Number of SSD Slots

[senrign]

I have checked the manual but couldn't find any information regarding if i have single or double ssd slots. The manual also says "Full-feature models can have two solid-state drives. Limited-feature models have one solidstate drive. " and i don't know if my laptop is full-feature or limited-feature. 

[TzortzisG · Accepted solution]

Hello senrign.

Your OMEN 16-XD0000 has only ONE (1) SSD slot..... You can read this very informative Reddit discussion on the subject. The author of the thread has actually posted a pic of the motherboard to help other users.

As you can see for yourself, the second m.2 port for the secondary storage is not actually soldered on.

- The manual also says "Full-feature models can have two solid-state drives. Limited-feature models have one solidstate drive. " and i don't know if my laptop is full-feature or limited-feature.

Yes, that is a good question. HP has been very cryptic about this whole Full/limited feature thing. In fact, they have been so secretive about it, that even HP Support staff is kept in the dark, and will occasionally give advice about installing second drives on the limited models -with the expected "Monty Python funny" results.

Both the 16 inch Intel and AMD 2023 Omen laptops have manuals that talk about Full feature models: Omen 16-WF/WD manual (Intel)   Omen 16-XF/XD manual (AMD). Their spec sheets also mention dual storage as a possible option: Omen 16-WF/WD specs   Omen 16-XF/XD specs. But it all depends on which exact model HP considers Full feature......

Well, apparently the Full feature models are the ones belonging to the WF/XF series, while the limited ones are those of the WD/XD.

You can read this very enlightening discussion where a HP customer purchased a second SSD (after HP Support personnel confirmed that his system had a second slot) for an Omen 16-XD0000...... His system had a 7840HS CPU, I believe you do too -not that it matters any: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Extra-SSD-Slot-16-xd0007AX/td-...

Take care!

[senrign]

Thank you for your very detailed answer i really appreciate. While it is a disappointment it has only a single slot, still knowing without having to open it is somewhat relieving.

[TzortzisG]

I'm glad. I agree with what you said. Hopefully other users visiting here will profit as well.

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