Is it possible to change the optical drive to a SSD?
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The Optical Disk Drive (ODD) which is the DVD drive can be changed to an SSD with a caddy, but unless you are using it as storage I would never do that. You want an SSD with the OS and programs on it put where the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is currently. Because the current HD is on a SATA III port while the DVD drive I am seeing as being only on a SATA I port. Much slower to put the SSD in the ODD slot.
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Yes you can. Check out this post for more in-depth discussion regarding this. Page 12 has a good, step-by-step process for replacing and installing a new SSD. http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/724622-aspire-v7-482pg-9884-a.html
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You can swap it out for a SSD, but just make sure you have a copy of all the drivers and some back-up discs of the OS.
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Yes, you can - either an m.2 ssd (harder to install) or a 2.5" ssd which is very easy to install.
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Yes you could, what you need to know....... The drive inside is a std length (~2"/50mm) long w/ the M2 interface. If you are going to clone the original drive you will need to get a M2 to SATA adapter to make it easy.
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Pretty much out of the question. You could put a larger SSD in place of the original. The USB 3 port gives excellent performance with a compatible external drive.
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The short answer is yes. However, you may need to do some modifications depending on what is there currently. Laptop optical drives are universal/standard. You may have to pull the one out that is currently in it and remove the face plate. The only time you typically run into a problem is if you are trying to put a standard drawer style optical drive into a laptop that has a slot load style (or vice versa). Then it can still be done but it looks kinda funky. There are many VERY easy to follow step by step instructions of how to go about swapping them out on youtube.com......Hope this helps.... The short answer is yes. However, you may need to do some modifications depending on what is there currently. Laptop optical drives are universal/standard. You may have to pull the one out that is currently in it and remove the face plate. The only time you typically run into a problem is if you are trying to put a standard drawer style optical drive into a laptop that has a slot load style (or vice versa). Then it can still be done but it looks kinda funky. There are many VERY easy to follow step by step instructions of how to go about swapping them out on youtube.com......Hope... » Read More The short answer is yes. However, you may need to do some modifications depending on what is there currently. Laptop optical drives are universal/standard. You may have to pull the one out that is currently in it and remove the face plate. The only time you typically run into a problem is if you are trying to put a standard drawer style optical drive into a laptop that has a slot load style (or vice versa). Then it can still be done but it looks kinda funky. There are many VERY easy to follow step by step instructions of how to go about swapping them out on youtube.com......Hope this helps.... « Show Less
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Thanks for your information. I did also find out that there's a sata port intended for an optical drive. If so, then I can mount the SSD in that bay and still have all 4 bays for data. Now - does anybody know if the BIOS can handle 3TB drives without repartitioning?
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There are much easier ways to move your data than removing the optical drive and installing a second internal - which you would also need.I would hire a competent person to do the data migration for you. "Buy a sled" isn't really the solution.
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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 don't think that you can order it configured with an SSD, but it would be easy to purchase your favorite SSD and replace the HDD in the computer after it arrives. This computer has a lid on the bottom which makes it easy to access the drive.
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Yes, but you essentially cannot use the SSD drive; it's merely there for faster boot up from what I've heard.
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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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When I got it, I had bought a HDD drive, so I opened the bottom panel I could change it really easily. So yes in theory you can add an ssd drive.
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yes, you can. You can install a esata ssd. Or install a docking station and Disk Drive Bay Adapter with hard drive
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No.I believe you can purchase an adapter for the optical drive location and place a second HDD in there. This will replace your current optical drive of course, so you would have to decide if that's something you can live without or you could purchase an external optical drive.
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I would think that's possible, though you'd be voiding your warranty. It might be more cost effective to look at the mercury elite thunderbolt 2-drive enclosure which you can buy empty, then add SSDs.