Is it possible install the operating system on an added SSD?
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Yes of course; You would need to install the SSD with a SATA cable and cut the wire ties for the bundled wires to connect the SSD. Once connected use the Avatar Recovery Disk and F9 to install the OS. Once installed you can format the other drive.
843672
Yes, the install offers an upgrade or to do a full (clean) install which is what I did. If you're putting an SSD and hard drive in to your machine, don't connect the hard drive until after the install if you want the OS to be on the SSD. The installer can get confused if you have more than one drive available.
2160644
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.
1013842
Yes, it is upgradeable to 240/500GB M2 SSDs, but you need to void the warranty (as it requires modification of the internal hardware and opening the computer) and requires some configuration from the HDD, so it is possible a clean install of Windows may be required after modification to accomodate the new SSD drive.
1039131
yes i have already add a 8gb ram. but i think if you really want to make some improvment you need a ssd
1848350
In short, No. It won't allow you to install it over a newer operating system, and since this is an upgrade disk, you can't do a clean install or even a dual boot install with this disk (unless you have a full version disk for an older operating system).
1107597
As long as it is 5.25 inch, yes you can. You can install up to 3 of those drives. You can also install your OS using a USB drive.
1523642
Yes, but you essentially cannot use the SSD drive; it's merely there for faster boot up from what I've heard.
2207499
Easy easy easy yes you can on both. First you need a bootable USB with the operating system on it or a cloning program. Here, check out the clean install video I made. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16m25etC3lo
1342114
Yes. Should you so choose, you can have the optical drive replaced with an SSD and run your system from the SSD. So much faster!
799949
I haven't messed with the hdd yet, so I don't know about installing a ssd. The 2 blank memory slots are very easy to access and you can quickly plug in more RAM.
466268
It will work as long as you have an empty drive bay to install it in and a vacant SATA connector on your motherboard. You should have both unless you have added another drive in the past. I personally would create recovery disks and install the solid state drive as the main drive with your os installed on it. Your computer will boot faster, programs will open in a quarter of the time they are opening now. The down side is you need to know how to save all your important data and transfer it to your newly installed drive.
986367
Yes, it is a msata SSD and can be upgraded. You can Google it or go to YouTube and there are videos in how to do it.
634578
If you clone the drive then you are moving everything from the host drive. If you have the OS DVD then you could do a clean install and have just the OS on the ssd
362114
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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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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I personally don't know as I haven't tried to add an SSD. It appears that the bottom of the laptop can be opened up by removing a few screws. I assume there would be an open slot for the additional SSD or HD once the bottom cover is removed.