About RAM Upgradation, Graphics Card Upgradation, and SSD installation

[Vishu9519]

Hello, I am Willing to upgrade my Laptop's RAM (which is currently 8GB), graphics card and also I want to Add SSD at the place of Optical Drive. Can you please tell me:

1. The maximum RAM that I can add to my Laptop, and the type of RAM I need to buy (I want to add another 8GB of RAM).

2. Can I Upgrade my Graphics card which is currently Nvidia 850M, and it Yes, what Graphics card are supported by my Laptop.

3. Does my Laptop support SSD in the place of Optical drive, if yes, what size of SSD I can add.

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Max memory would be a pair of 8 gb DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM for 16 gb total. Now you have a single 8 gb so just add another 8 gb. 

Service Manual 

Memory upgrade on this model requires removal of the motherboard to access the slots. Graphics chip is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. 

There is actually a SATA M.2 slot on the back of the motherboard.  See p. 122 of the Manual. You should use that or use a 2.5 inch SATA SSD in place of the mechanical hard drive. An SSD in an optical bay caddy makes little sense but is possible.

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed.