If you want this to replace an older 3.5 or 2.5 inch magnetic drive (HDD ) or an existing smaller capacity SSD you may need a SATA to USB cable and download a copy of macrium reflect free software which has a 'cloning' feature. You plug this drive into a USB port and use the software to copy all the info and operating system from existing drive to this new drive. You can then just take out the old drive, fit the new drive and plug into the SATA ( the flat multi-pin one ) plug you pulled off old drive - if you are replacing a 3.5 inch drive there will also be a 4 pin 12 volt supply plug that was plugged into the old drive, you do not need this for the new drive because the 12 volts was for the motor in the larger drive. A 2.5 inch magnetic drive and this new SSD just use the 5 volts that comes in via the SATA multi-pin connector.

Does this hard drive come with a hard drive bracket?

Hi, No it doesn’t. It would normally be used to replace an existing Hard Drive & so fits into an existing shoe or bracket. No screws either. I hope that helps.

Is this compatible with Hp G61 laptop?

Thank you for showing interest in Crucial. Yes, CT1000BX500SSD1 is compatible with HP G61 Laptop.

Does this work with a raspberry pi 4? What cable did you use to connect them? Aiming to use raspi as a server.

If your Raspberry Pi has a USB connection then I think this will work with it. You'll need a SATA to USB cable. I put the one I had into my laptop and used a SATA to USB to clone the data from my old drive to the new one. It works perfectly. I had the 2 Tb one but as you'll be connecting a serial connection, I would suggest a smaller capacity one.

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Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 480GB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT480BX500SSD1

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Brand
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Colour
480GB
Compatible devices
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Connectivity technology
SATA
Digital storage capacity
480 GB
Hard disk description
Solid State

⚡Up to 540MB/s read speed

💾480GB high-capacity storage

🔒256-bit AES hardware encryption

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🚀 Upgrade your speed, secure your future with Crucial BX500 SSD!

ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY - Backed by thousands of validation hours and a 3-year limited warranty 🛡️
BLAZING FAST BOOT TIMES - Start your system in seconds with dynamic write acceleration technology ⚡
SEAMLESS UPGRADE EXPERIENCE - Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for effortless data migration 🔄
MILITARY GRADE DATA SECURITY - Protect your sensitive data with industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption 🔒
MASSIVE STORAGE MINIMAL WAIT - Store and access up to 480GB of your essential files instantly 💾

The Crucial BX500 480GB SATA SSD delivers up to 540MB/s read speeds powered by dynamic write acceleration and 3D NAND technology. Compatible with laptops and desktops, it offers reliable, high-capacity storage with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and includes free cloning software for easy installation. Perfect for professionals and gamers seeking fast, secure, and hassle-free storage upgrades.

Specifications

ASIN	B07G3KGYZQ
Best Sellers Rank	764 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 4 in Internal Solid State Drives
Box Contents	Crucial BX500, Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions, up to 80% savings on Acronis Cyber Protect Home
Brand Name	Crucial
Cache Memory Installed Size	480 GB
Color	480GB
Compatible Devices	This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox One S, Microsoft Xbox One X, Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5
Country of Origin	Mexico
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (156,000)
Data Transfer Rate	6 Megabytes Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	480 GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00649528787330
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive (2.5-inch)
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	540
Hard-Drive Size	480 GB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Type Name	Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 480GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5-inch)
Item Weight	34.8 Grams
Manufacturer	Crucial
Manufacturer Part Number	CT480BX500SSD1
Media Speed	500
Model Name	Crucial BX500 Solid State Drives
Model Number	CT480BX500SSD1
Network Connectivity Technology	SATA
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Portable
Product Warranty	Three year limited warranty
Read Speed	540 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	Business, Gaming, Personal
UPC	649528787330
Unit Count	1.0 count

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