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    Alienware 15 (early) 2nd SSD help

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Klaud Nine, Jun 27, 2015.

  1. Klaud Nine

    Klaud Nine Newbie

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    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TGIW1XG/ref=twister_B00U82O92U?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    im new to laptop upgrading (level 1) and i just open my alienware yesterday because i need to unplug/plug the battery because of some minor static.

    and i notice theres a extra space for 1 more ssd.
    can i get that ssd (link above) for some extra storage and can i just plug and play that ?

    i wanna put my steam there to free up my hard drive or some of my games to it can run faster..
    i just wanna know if its a plug and play..
    i just wanna use the new ssd for some extra storage thats all..im pretty happy on my alienware right now
     
    Klaud Nine, Jun 27, 2015
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  2. Game7a1

    Game7a1 ?

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    Yes.
     
    Game7a1, Jun 27, 2015
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  3. Aroc

    Aroc Notebook Consultant

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    Edit: Sorry. I didn't mean to necro an old thread.

    I helped someone put that same M.2 form factor SSD in an Alienware 17 R2. For us, neither the computer nor the drive itself came with the needed M2 x 3mm screw.

    Luckily had had one on hand (From a kit I bought from amazon with 156 Laptop screws).

    Other than needing the find the screw, the install was dead simple or 'plug and play" like you say.
     
    Aroc, Jul 28, 2015
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