You install it by taking apart the back of your laptop, locating the ssd slot, slotting the ssd in, and mounting it with a nail. From that point on, you simply put the laptop back together and boot. From my experience, the SSD is simply amazing, and loading times with games or other applications is great. KEEP IN MIND your laptop must support the ssd form factor and the ssd does NOT come with any mounts or nails.