Can I upgrade the SSD by adding a second one? Or do I need to replace it completely to upgrade?
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If you add an SSD, e.g. a Transcend 128Gb which is pretty inexpensive, it appears as an extra drive under the computer drive. It is possible to link items to the normal document, pictures etc file, but you have to make decisions about this. It is not automatically brought into use.
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Sorry we can't add SSD for you. We are selling the factory default as it is from MSI. You can add SSD by yourself.
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No. you will have to buy a separate 2.5 inch SSD drive along with it. I bot one for around 150$.
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This computer have 2 hard drive slots, and one is empty when you get the computer, which means you can add an SSD without replacing the HDD.
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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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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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I wouldnt! I think it is used for cache and is software and hardware based. You would probably waste it. You need to look further but I though about buying a 256GB SSD for $120 on sale and replace the 500GB spinning drive with the new SSD and let it still cache if it likes I guess??? not sure lol.
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When I used the software that came with the SSD, it only copied the data. You can set up a second partition with a partition program after your done.
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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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The SSD is SATA3. One is a piece of hardware, the other is the way it connects to the computer. #lmgtfy
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you wanna replace your drive or add this one? My computer has a additional space for mSATA ssd, so I don't quite worry about that. But if your computer needs your to replace your drive, I would recommend your a HDD+SSD drive. The first thing you have to check is the interface, is your computer has a mSATA port or just SATA port. The one you are looking at which is the one I am using is mSATA, u don't need to worry about the size of this drive it is the smallest one, size should be compatible. The port is the important thing you have to considered.
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Here is what I had to do. Format the SSD, so it will be recognized as a drive with a new drive letter. Don' forget, cloning will bring over your present operating system as well, so upgrade it first, if you want a new one.Both Samsung and Seagate have included software. Be sure only to use USB 2.0. bE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE A FAIRLY NEW MB, CONTACT THE MB Co. which SATA CONNECTIONS (PORTS) TO USE. SOME ARE TOO SLOW.
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Hi, I'm Jewel with Kingston Technical Support, here to help. The Desktop Upgrade kit would not be adequate fo upgrading a Notebook. We do offer Notebook Upgrade kits which include a USB enclosure so both the SSD and original can be connected to the system at the same time. Part number SV300S3N7A/240G, found here: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Notebook-SV300S3N7A-240G/dp/B00A1ZU00O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416851690&sr=8-1&keywords=sv300s3n7a . For any further assistance, please call us at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another available Technician will assist you. Thank you for selecting Kingston as your upgrade partner.
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I have found no way to do that. I've searched the forums and no one has attempted this yet. You can upgrade the SSD, but need to get the cover off for that. At the same time, the stock RAM has been just fine for my enterprise computing needs. If you are looking for a hardcore gamer or CAD, then this isn't the machine for you.
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Yes, the SSD can be replaced however keep in mind this is an MSATA drive and not your regular SATA drive. Also, the drive was not really designed as "consumer replaceable" so you have to open up more of the computer than you may be comfortable with. Once you get the back off, it is easy to replace however.
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It has a single 204-pin SODIMM slot for RAM, so it can be expanded if you're tech-savvy. However, you'll have to discard the 2GB DIMM that comes in it because there's only one slot. I believe the SSD can also be upgraded.
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I did add a second hard drive, but I am no pro. The metal plate blocking the slot is a knock out, so I got pliers and ripped it (gently,) out. I had to go buy a cable (I bought a longer version of the cable that attached the drive to my old computer) and simply installed it in the same way my old drive was installed. I may simply have gotten lucky. I remember an old conversation about making one drive a slave to the other, but I didn't do anything like that, and the drives are both working, so maybe I did get lucky. You are better off talking to a real tech guy, and someone who is 20 years younger than I am.