Can I add a SSD to this laptop? Without removing the HDD.
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You can add up to 2 mSATA drives which are SSD technology, they just go into specific mSATA slots instead of a regular SATA slot.
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Sure you can, but why would you? This drive is ideal for a laptop that has ONE HDD slot. For a desktop, you would be better off buying a 256GB SSD and a 1TB storage drive, for around the same price as this. The reason for this, is that unless you install EVERYTHING on the 120GB SSD partition, the 1TB side will continually spin up to access something and will wear out much faster than if you just had a separate storage option.
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No to both questions. It is theoretically possible to do the SSD thing if you are an knowledgeable disassembler, because there is not removeable panel for the hard drive. RAM is out of the question, because it is soldered in, not in a clip. Sounds like you want a different product.
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it uses a m-sata connector so if your laptop supports it there should be no problem using it as a ssd or cache disk
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Yes and No, the process requires a slightly more lengthy process. I would do some research and see if you are comfortable with the install. Here is an example of some helpful information. http://jeffreypalermo.com/blog/adding-a-second-ssd-to-my-lenovo-yoga-amp-8gb-ram/ I am not overly familiar with the process however.
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Hi, The laptop comes with a 128GB SSD or higher. I purchased the 128GB SD X1 Carbon model and purchased an extra 128GB SD Card which you can plug into the laptop slot for additional storage since SD cards are super fast and serves as great purpose for additional storage. You cannot upgrade the built-in SSD drive from the laptop.
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Oung S., Yes, you can install an SSD into the unit and use it at the primary boot device after installing an O/S on it.
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You can but you will need a new copy of Windows (unless you manage to transfer your OS files to the new drive) and you may want a hot swap USB adapter if you want to transfer your files from the current HD to the new one or use it without throwing it in a desktop. The SSD should noticeable speed up your Dell, too. And look up tutorials on removing and installing laptop hard drives
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You are able to use the SSD's in this machine. However just as a warning in some cases the unit may become a little nosier when SSD's are installed. This happens due to the loss of the thermal feed back given by the a normal HDD.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a
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I just opened mine to put 2x4GB SODIMMs into it ... nope. It is NOT user-upgradeable. Memory chips are soldered on. SSD is mSATA so in the future you could presumably upgrade it to 256GB, but the memory is not upgradeable in this at all. Live and learn.
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Yes you can, you can buy a new SLIM HDD laptop drive and change it yourself, carefully and remember that by doing that you are probably voiding your warranty
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I'm pretty sure that you can replace the 128GB SSD with a larger MSATA SSD. I have not done it myself, but I opened up the laptop and saw the MSATA that's in there. I didn't see any place to put an additional internal drive.
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No, you can't (i guess you're talking about RAM). I'm not quite sure about the SSD, but i have a 64 GB Micro SDXC Card in the slot, that's the same amountn :-P and it works perfectly.
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You could but I would not recommend it due to the slow transfer speeds. Which is the largest benefit of owning an SSD.
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If I recall correctly, you can install an mSATA SSD into the motherboard, if you are using a standard 2.5" SSD you need to use an adaptor kit to mount it in one of the 3.5" bays.
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ok 2 points .... first i cant answer your question as i bought teh machine for my son at school. but I can tell you that one of the selling points wa that this laptop had an SSD and traditional HD. so not sure why you feel the need to replace onboard HD with another SSD. but i would imagine its pretty simple to do so