Follow the instructions at the link below. It is incredibly easy to install and use an SSD in the Alienware X51 R2 originally configured with a single HDD. I followed these instructions myself and configured my original HDD as a media and file storage drive so the the SSD could be used only for the OS and any applications I wished to install. Whatever SSD you choose, it should include migration software that will permit you to clone your existing HDD to the SSD (I found this easier to do via a USB HDD case rather than installing the SSD to SATA on the motherboard). If the SSD you purchase does not offer such software, thrid party applications are available online for this purpose. Good luck to you. :-)
GarfieldFan
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August 10th, 2014 10:00
TDTMING,
Follow the instructions at the link below. It is incredibly easy to install and use an SSD in the Alienware X51 R2 originally configured with a single HDD. I followed these instructions myself and configured my original HDD as a media and file storage drive so the the SSD could be used only for the OS and any applications I wished to install. Whatever SSD you choose, it should include migration software that will permit you to clone your existing HDD to the SSD (I found this easier to do via a USB HDD case rather than installing the SSD to SATA on the motherboard). If the SSD you purchase does not offer such software, thrid party applications are available online for this purpose. Good luck to you. :-)
http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19450393.aspx.
GarfieldFan
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August 10th, 2014 18:00
Odd, let's try this again:
http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19450393.aspx
tdotming
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August 10th, 2014 18:00
GarfieldFan,
Thanks for the advice and I appreciate the link, but the links not working.
Milena M458
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August 12th, 2014 14:00
Yes definitely that guide on that link will help you.
Thanks for sharing GarfieldFan!