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G3 15 3500 ssd upgrade
Hi everybody,
I would like to know if i could add a 1TB 2.5" SSD disk to this configuration.
I searched online (forums, Youtube etc...) and most users say that it has 1 M2 slot (already used) and 1 SATA (available), but some other users have 2 M2 slots (1 used and 1 free) and no SATA. So which one is this ?
I need to add my SSD disk so i would like to know if there is a SATA slot available.
Thank you !
DELL-Cares
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November 17th, 2020 15:00
Hello, Caplaur.
The Dell G3 15 3500 supports one of the following storage configurations:
● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
● One 2.5-inch hard drive and one Intel Optane
● One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
● One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The configuration you have selected for your PC includes only one 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive, which means it should come with space for one 2.5-inch hard drive up to 2 TB
You can also see the storage specs of this model on the following manual:
Dell G3 15 3500
Setup and Specifications
Service Manual Link
ejn63
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November 17th, 2020 13:00
Looks like it depends on the battery you buy with the system. There are two: a 3-cell and a 4-cell, the larger of which consumes the space a 2.5" drive would need.
You may also find there's mounting hardware not included for a 2.5" drive if you purchase the system without one - see the manuals:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/g-series-15-3500-laptop/docs
Caplaur
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November 17th, 2020 14:00
That's what i was thinking, too - larger battery should make the difference, but never heard about missing mounting bracket, i'll check this too.
Thank you very much !
VinceRu
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December 17th, 2020 08:00
@DELL-Cares
I read the G3 15 3500 documentation and bought the computer alongside a M.2 2280 SSD recently.
Originally coming with a 256Go M.2 2230 SSD, I can understand from the documentation that there exist an optional storage config of "One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive".
I've been trying to find out where to find the second M.2 socket for mounting the second storage SSD for hours and I'm getting very annoyed at the description inside the documentation.
Here a picture of my hardware : https://ibb.co/jHWpgTS
Could you help me out?
Desperately yours
DELL-Cares
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December 17th, 2020 08:00
Hello, I’m your Dell virtual assistant. I see you've opened a thread.
In order for me to review your system configuration, may I have the Service Tag / Express Service Code/ Order Number?
Refer the below link to find the Service Tag:
https://dell.to/3r88vuA
Christofelice
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March 19th, 2021 09:00
gutted as i've just purchased a seatgate 2tb hdd to only find out I have the larger battery and no caddy or cable, what are my options buy a smaller battery?
Hilosh
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August 27th, 2021 17:00
Did you added the 2.5 ssd?
JohnCAN75
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January 4th, 2022 17:00
Hi.. I am having the exact same issue. Were you able to find the spot for the second SSD drive. I confess I am worried that it does not have one. But was hoping that you were able to locate it as my machine is the same as yours.
Thanks.