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July 7th, 2023 02:00
Adding second SSD + bluetooth to my Micro Form Factor 3060.
Optiplex 3060 Micro
Hi all, I have Dell Optiplex 3060 micro tower. It currently has a SSD drive but it's not big enough for some software I want to run.
Is it possible to add a second drive, ideally SSD, so it's not too heavy? I cycle with my tower to and from work, so the lighter it is the better. Also I'd like to expand this tower and add bluetooth to it - is that possible, and if so - how?
Here are photos of how it looks when I open it up:
Thanks!
Chino de Oro
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July 7th, 2023 03:00
You can add a SATA SSD with proper adapter in blue caddy.
Bluetooth dongle will be an easiest expansion. Otherwise, a wifi + bluetooth card can be added to WLAN slot located next to current M.2 SSD. An antenna kit is required.
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July 7th, 2023 11:00
I may have complicate a simple process. The drive in your link will work. Just match the direction of connector from the drive with the connecting port on motherboard, installing the SATA SSD into the blue caddy adapter, then slide it to firmly fit the SATA connector on motherboard.
zin2099
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Also what do you mean by "proper adapter"? Is it another thing I'd have to purchase? Could you link an example of how it looks for this micro tower?
zin2099
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July 7th, 2023 03:00
So something like this will work ??
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/500gb-crucial-bx500-25-ssd-sata-30-6gb-s-micron-3d-nand-550mb-s-read-500mb-s-write-retail
Is there an instruction how to install it? Especially when it comes to BIOS? I'm not super tech savvy. I don't want the new drive to be the main one, I just want it to be my extra space drive...