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This model is getting some age on it now. And the way it works is a bit complicated. It was designed to use a 24 or 32 gig mSATA "acceleration cache" mSSD that works together with the hard drive to speed it up using Intel Rapid Storage software.
This type of SSD looks like this:
Using one of these is a bit of a lost art but you can plug it in and set some settings in the app and reboot a couple times and your boot speed and speed of opening apps will improve quite a bit.
Here is the Service Manual:
These mSATA mSSDs are pretty inexpensive and obviously there is an advantage to not having to reinstall your OS and software but the possible dealbreaker is that the slot is on the backside of the motherboard so a bit tricky to install.
Your other option is to replace the hard drive with a 2.5 inch SATA SSD like this:
These are a bit more money to buy but a bit easier to install and perform much better than the mSATA accelerator. See p. 47 of the Manual. You would have to reinstall Windows and your apps on one of these but we can help with that, too.
Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed.
Supporting the next-generation serial ATA interface and built around a powerful controller, Transcend SATA III 6GB/s mSATA SSD 370 delivers blazing fast performance and long-term reliability. The compact mSATA form factor makes it perfect for use in space-restricted portable devices such as Ultra...
The WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD utilizes 3D NAND technology for capacities up to 4TB with enhanced reliability. Featuring an active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD Blue SSDs, you're able to work longer before recharging your laptop, while sequential read speeds up to 560MB...
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This model is getting some age on it now. And the way it works is a bit complicated. It was designed to use a 24 or 32 gig mSATA "acceleration cache" mSSD that works together with the hard drive to speed it up using Intel Rapid Storage software.
This type of SSD looks like this:
Using one of these is a bit of a lost art but you can plug it in and set some settings in the app and reboot a couple times and your boot speed and speed of opening apps will improve quite a bit.
Here is the Service Manual:
These mSATA mSSDs are pretty inexpensive and obviously there is an advantage to not having to reinstall your OS and software but the possible dealbreaker is that the slot is on the backside of the motherboard so a bit tricky to install.
Your other option is to replace the hard drive with a 2.5 inch SATA SSD like this:
These are a bit more money to buy but a bit easier to install and perform much better than the mSATA accelerator. See p. 47 of the Manual. You would have to reinstall Windows and your apps on one of these but we can help with that, too.
Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed.
Supporting the next-generation serial ATA interface and built around a powerful controller, Transcend SATA III 6GB/s mSATA SSD 370 delivers blazing fast performance and long-term reliability. The compact mSATA form factor makes it perfect for use in space-restricted portable devices such as Ultra...
The WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD utilizes 3D NAND technology for capacities up to 4TB with enhanced reliability. Featuring an active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD Blue SSDs, you're able to work longer before recharging your laptop, while sequential read speeds up to 560MB...
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