>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>I have a Dell Latitude laptop. And yesterday I started getting messages from Window that there is something wrong with the hard drive. Sorry don't remember exact message. The computer and the drive are about 4 years old.
>>>>>So I called Dell and they offered a SSD 1 TB drive to put in place of the existing drive.
>>>>>
>>>>>My questions are, please:
>>>>>1. The Dell support person says that since my existing drive is 2.5" and the SSD is 2.5" too, it will fit into the existing slot.
>>>>>Does this sound right?
>>>>>2. If I buy SSD drive, can I re-partition it just like I did with the existing conventional drive? To make C:, D:, and E: drives?
>>>>>
>>>>>TIA
>>>>
>>>>Yes to both.
>>>
>>>Thank you for prompt reply. I have heard or read that SSD do not last as long as conventional drives. Is this true or a myth?
>>
>>Within 4-6 years a ssd should be more reliable,
>>but hard to get to 20 years how they can make the hdd.
>>The real difference is that a HDD often begins to lose data because the surface
>>Magnetic is damaged, and you can retrieve a lot of data, a ssd often die suddenly due to an electrical problem.
>
>Thank you for your input. When I replace my HDD with SSD I will implement a more frequent backup routine. Maybe finally get to back up to a cloud.

I would never do that unless for temporary emergencies. Physical is the only way really under your control (and a chance of knowing your security was breached)