XPS One 2720, upgrade mSATA SSD, migrate Windows

Question

Hi

I know similar has been discussed but am still confused! Does anyone know of step by step instructions for replacing the 32GB mSATA SSD used as a cache drive on the Dell XPS One 2720, with a larger mSATA SSD and how to migrate my windows installation over to it from the 2TB HDD that it currently resides on?

Is it possible to do this without a complete re-install of Windows 10 (eg via imaging or cloning, with Macrium Reflect for example)?

If I disable acceleration using Intel Rapid Storage Technology am I heading in the right direction?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

speedstep · Answer

There isn't any moving from HDD to SSD.  You have to remove all drives and reinstall from scratch.

vicvomit · Answer

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Bevo Tech · Answer

Also have XPS 2720 configured with 30GB ssd used as cache and 2TB SATA disk. On each boot I get an error - "Hard Drive self monitoring reported parameter exceeded its normal range." On a cold boot, the F1 will allow the system to boot. Running the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application. shows the SATA_Array_0001 (solid state drive used as cache drive) is reported at risk of failing.

I am guessing it was not configured to be a boot drive. However, I do not know how to check that.

So - do I need to replace the drive? If I replace I would like to put at least a 64GB drive for cache only. Not interested in making it a boot drive. I have not idea what drive to buy or how to install.

nyc10036 · Answer

@Bevo Tech  you want to read https://www.dell.com/community/Desktops-Wiki/XPS-27-one-2720-replace-32GB-mSATA-for-250GB-mSATA/ta-p/5189708   .

Bevo Tech · Answer

Thanks.  I am not looking to put windows on the drive.  So, can I just replace the drive?  I don't see anywhere that would allow me to format the drive.  It would only be for cache.

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