A technician is tasked with replacing a failing storage device in a user's laptop. The current storage device is a 500GB mechanical hard disk drive (HDD) and uses the only internal motherboard slot. The user requests an upgrade to a storage solution that will offer better performance and reliability. Which of the following should the technician recommend and install?
Install a 500GB solid-state drive (SSD)
Replace it with another 500GB HDD for compatibility
Install a 500GB solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD)
Add a 1TB external hard drive for additional storage space
A solid-state drive (SSD) is the correct choice because it has no moving parts, leading to increased reliability and faster data access speeds compared to a mechanical hard disk drive (HDD). While a solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD) would offer some performance improvement, a dedicated SSD provides the best overall performance and reliability, directly addressing the user's request. The technician should ensure compatibility with the laptop and migrate the user's data from the old HDD to the new SSD for a seamless transition.
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