XPS 8930, install 32GB optane procedure?

Correction: 16GB currently installed

Always include exact PC model and version of Windows in your posts...

Yes sorry, XPS 8930 I7 windows 10 at new, windows 11 now.  

So your only internal drive is a HDD, correct?

What's the intention for replacing the Optane with a bigger one? 

Would you just be better off replacing the M.2 Optane with a large capacity M.2 NVME SSD (1T or 2T) as the boot drive (C:) and using the existing, slow HDD for routine data storage?

Yes only internal HDD, seagate 2TB. Was hoping the increase to 32 would be an upgrade in information recall.  Not on SSD after much info reading and YouTube on the swap from optane to SSD that I could do Figure all that out. Seemed to be more setting and bios updates than I may be able to figure out  

I just got computer back up running after having  to buy donor PCB board for HDD and swap Bios chip. I guess that I’ve read and seen so many different vids, I’m hesitant on the proper way. 

You had to replace the board in a HDD and replace the CMOS chip on the motherboard?  That's very strange. Why was that necessary? 

Optane only stores frequently used software files to speed up performance from a slow HDD. Optane doesn't store data files, so it won't improve "information recall", eg, your personal files that are stored on the HDD...

An NVME SSD is likely going to be faster than HDD+Optane.  The steps are easy enough to do, if you decide to replace the Optane with an SSD.  You can do them one at a time, and confirm PC functions correctly before doing the next step. And you can stop after certain steps and still use PC, so it all doesn't have to be done at sitting. Do you have a geeky friend who can help?

We can provide the details if you're interested.

The PCB board failure was my fault I dropped HDD and destroyed the pins to power and stata connections. Ordered a replacement board online from a place called donor drive in Ohio. Swapped bios chip and up and running. 
Maybe I’ll give the SSD a whirl, but I had been thinking of a new computer next yr and sending this 8th gen I7-8700 off to 3 yr old granddaughter for her enjoyment. 

No pals that could help, I’d be at the mercy of the forum and myself.  And then theres the Memory issue (not me) computer.  That’ll have to be another post I suppose. 

Well, if you're thinking about getting a new PC, eventually, you may not want to put a lot of money and effort into this one, either for a bigger Optane or an SSD.  Of course, you might regret it if/when the grandkid starts complaining about how slow this PC is... :o))

Post here if you want help on how to replace Optane with an SSD...

Thanks, I’ll have to ponder upgrade now or replace in a yr. I’ll get back.