How can i install an ssd into my presario CQ57 laptop in place of its original hard drive? I dont have the installation disc to reinstall the os, though; can anyone help?

Some third-party migration software does work! Here I recommend free software AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard. It can move your Windows 10 to the new SSD easily and safely. You can boot from the SSD by changing the order in BIOS.Check the detailed guide following:
http://www.disk-partition.com/articles/transfer-os-to-ssd.html

if not there now
buy wifi+BT card plug it in, the slot
or by BT dongle USB plug it in
most old PCs have no BT .
CQ57 is only series, the number on the end dash - 12345 matter
CQ57-420SE this model came with BT, but there are so many sub models made
and the OS you run now who can guess it works using the wrong OS

Here is a link , Check it out!!!!!!!!!1
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=How+to+install+ssd+drive+to+compaq+presario+c765tu+laptop++Permalink

Paul Hamilton May 20, 2019 hyjacks year 2014

your are installing and OS are you, and is a corrupted DVD install disk from whom or the HDD is bad and corrupting files
or is currently infected and you attempt to install update your OS and failed, right>?
here is the answer. you posted no OS used, or wanted. so.... really impossible hyjacking vague posts no? start your own posts an use your facts (all ) all facts good and bad, both , wins.
a dead PC is all we know.(and bad files)

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebooks-Archive-Read-Only/TFGHT-is-missing/td-p/4971045


the switched models PS, from cq57 (2011)TO
Compaq Presario in C301 (2013 made)

Windows 7 does not come with office. The office you had was a reduced version installed by compaq, you need the
System Recovery Kit for Consumer Notebook (3 Discs). To reinstall all the stuff that comes with it new.

No, you won't get the OS to automatically install on the new drive. The OS is not stored in the BIOS chip (or a similar permanent location inside the computer). You will need an OS install disc (not an upgrade disc). Windows Vista Home Premium or Basic was the original OS on most of the Acer Aspire 4530 series. Acer appears to have drivers for the system for XP through Windows 7 to get the hardware to work. You will need to have these most of these ready before you install your OS. Put them on a flash drive or optical disc using another computer.

This computer may work with Unix as well. However, driver issues may be a factor. You can try most versions of Unix from a CD (LiveCD) to test it out.

When you get a new hard drive, install it into the laptop. Then put the OS disk in the optical drive bay. Boot to the optical drive. Follow the directions for formatting the hard drive and installing the OS. (Of course you will need a drive that doesn't have a higher capacity than the BIOS supports.) The motherboard needs to recognize the drive.

If you find a member of a Windows User Group, they may have Windows install discs available. The license number on the label of your computer will probably work as your license key. (The key for a computer like this is locked to the CPU and motherboard; unless someone upgraded the OS to Windows 7 or downgraded to XP, this should be the key you need.) Use the information on the label to obtain the correct version of Vista (the Basic install disc may not work for installing Home Premium). You also need to match the 32-bit or 64-bit install disc (and the service pack you need).

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(An Acer recovery disc wouldn't help you. Most of those are completely locked to the original hardware (including hard drive) and look for the recovery partition that was on that hard drive.)

The hard drive has issues or the windows files have been corrupted, remove the hardware and reseat it back in place sometimes this will activate the system, next! use your backup recovery disc if you have one, no change! the hard drive will need to be tested.

If you bought the same drive I don't see why you'd have to do anything to the Bios.

If you place your XP OS disc in the DVD/CD drive and boot from it, let the OS disc format your hard drive and there you are, when it has finished, all done. XP on your hard drive.
All you have to do then is try and find the drivers you need. Good luck as XP is no longer supported.

By SSD I assume you are refering to a Solid State Drive to replace your existing hard drive. If this is the case you need to install the drive and then boot off the CD that came with your computer and reinstall the operating system. Note that all you old info will still be on the original hard drive but you can still access it by purchasing a 2.5 inch USB hard drive enclosure. When you plug it into a USB port it will be detected as a second hard drive.