Installing a second hard drive

Question

I have purchased a Dell XPS 15 9510. I ordered it with a 2 TB M2 SSD Hard Drive. I wanted another 2 TB M2 SSD Hard Drive in Slot 2 but that was not an option. Since I couldn't have the laptop built with the second hard drive, I ordered a 2 TB N2 SSD Hard Drive from Dell and plan on installing it myself.

Any thoughts or suggestions???

Thanks in advance!

Retired AF · Accepted Answer

Well, I received my new Dell XPS 15 9510 (actually my daughter's laptop) and have it completely configured. I added the second hard drive which was very easy. I was surprised that the existing hard drive was in slot 2. I installed my 2 TB hard drive in slot 1 and everything worked out fine.

I have her old laptop and the new one siting side by side with the same background picture on both laptops. It is amazing how much better the new one looks!

I love the laptop!!!!

I would like to thank everyone who commented on this subject. They were all helpful much appreciated. Thanks!!!

lubaba · Accepted Answer

They also have 1 & 2 slot heatsinks for XPS 9710

https://www.amazon.com/Deal4GO-Heatsink-0HFD3T-Insulation-Precision/dp/B095R6QTYJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3F7V1TO0QCKR2&keywords=Deal4GO%2Bxps%2B17&qid=1644939456&sprefix=deal4go%2Bxps%2B17%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-6&th=1

DELL-Cares · Answer

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JOcean · Answer

Should be a very simple install. Just remember after the installation to go to disk management to allocate and format the new drive.

ejn63 · Answer

Service manual has the installation procedure. The second drive needs a bracket that likely won't be present in the system -- if it's not there, you will need to contact Dell Spare Parts to order it.

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/xps-15-9510-laptop/docs

ejn63 · Answer

Carefully check the specs on the drive you ordered -- it's better to get one without the heatsink included. These are often not easy to remove (and drives with heatsinks are generally designed for desktop systems -- not notebooks, where they won't fit).

Retired AF · Answer

I appreciate your reply.  I have studied the service manual and written procedures for myself.  I was looking to see if anyone else has installed a second hard drive and it they had and problems or suggestions.

Retired AF · Answer

Thanks.  I have read the service many and it looks to be very helpful.  I saw that the existing hard drive has a heat sink on it.  I have ordered the heat sink for slot 2 from Amazon.

DockMasochist · Answer

As others have stated, get a drive without a heatsink and using this one: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Heatsink-Thermal-Latitude-Precision/dp/B08M3H1ZHW/

Retired AF · Answer

Dock, thanks for the advice! Funny you should suggest the heatsink on Amazon. That is the exact heatsink I ordered. My laptop is actually for my daughter and is supposed to be delivered this Tuesday (March 8, 2022). I plan to add a post after I have completed the installation.

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