What SSD drive can install in this system to replace 750gb HDD, and what size?
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .
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Yes. I immediately swapped out the 750GB 2.5" HDD for a 256 Samsung 830 SSD with no problems. Buy an external enclosure for the 750GB and you're set for more than enough storage.
535879
Any 2.5" SATA physical hard drive will work. SSD's are a different mater. I have used a 60GB SSD SATA drive with no problems but couldn't get a 240GB SSD SATA drive to work. While SSD are very appealing -- light weight, low power consumption, and no moving parts, I don't think there is enough standardization.
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I haven't done that so I can't completely answer but really any SSD should work in it. This laptop really boots up fast compared to a regular HD. I suspect it is one of the new hybrids.
406398
For the solid state drive I use Samsung 840 EVO 2.5 inch 250 GB.Works wonderful!
658856
Any SATA drives will work, but I would recommend using the same drives in both bays.
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if you dont want to invest much with SSD and want more space, you can buy seagate 2.5 in SSHD here: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Solid-Hybrid-2-5-Inch-ST1000LM014/dp/B00B99JUBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386149777&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5+sshd
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The default is 3.5" drives. I have used an IcyDock to support 2.5" SSD drives as well.
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I have no idea about your specific computer but do know that you should not attempt this installation without the new SSD being at least as big as the one you are removing.
967990
mSata SSD. I installed one, it was very easy, apart from repositioning the heat sync, which was just lightly tricky.Note that doing this might void you warranty (check the maker's online documentation.).
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If you send a request to support at MSI they can forward a pic of this laptop with the bottom removed. They highlight the mounting areas where the new drives install. It uses msata drives for the space savings. They are about 1/3d the size of a cased SSD.
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Sorry, I run Windows, don't do "I" products, the actual available storage is slightly less than 500GB's, so if you need 500 I'd go bigger, there is a 750 & a 1TB on Amazon
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A 2.5" sata drive will work - there's a slot for that type of drive. A ssd is not required. However, a spinning disk will be considerably slower than a ssd and you can definitely tell the difference.
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Alienware 14 ALW14-1250sLV 14-Inch ... This type doesn't have mSATA , you cannot install SSD. You can try another one
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im currently using one with 750gb. So far so good. as long as its 2.5in SATA HDD should be fine.
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I have a 16 GB SSD and a 5400 RPM. Watchout, the disk name is WD7500 but it stands for 750GB not 7500rpm; hopefully the previous commenter is right.
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I had some 2.5 to 3.5 SSD adapters that are for desktop installs. You can probably get one on the auction site cheap. I had 2 notebook drives in mine, fit well.