does my laptop 15q-ds0009tu support 128GB NVMe SSD , confused after reading the manual.

[tppundit]

Hello,

I have a 15q-ds0009tu and am planning to add a extra SSD in M.2 slot. My requirement is only 128GB.

The manual had the outlined the following configuration support:-

Storage M.2 solid-state drive
512 GB, PCIe, TLC
512 GB, PCIe, value
256 GB, PCIe, value
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC

I have 2 question regarding the configuration 

1. What does the "value" mean in the above context?

2. 128 GB SATA-3 TLC - Does this mean that it will *not* support 128 GB NVMe SSD and only 128GB SATA SSD.?

Any help in this regard will be helpful.

TIA,

TP

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The first 3 drives offered in that model series are NVMe, and the 4th one is SATA.

The Triple-Layer Cell (TLC) SSD's are probably higher performing NVMe drives than the 'Value' ones.

TLC SSDs write three bits to each cell. 

[tppundit]

Ok, thanks Paul.

Just one more question.

My laptop in India came with only the 1TB 5400RPM  hard drive. I would like add an additional SSD ( just for boot speed).

So i could still add a 128GB SSD and it will compatible correct?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

It is possible that you can have a dual drive configuration, but most likely the PC is always going to boot from the 2.5" drive unless you remove the operating system from it.

[tppundit]

Yes, i will be moving my OS to the M.2 SSD.