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G3 3500 Storage upgrade
I'm trying to work out what the upgrade options are for my new G3. The manual seems to indicate you can have 2 M2 or one M2 plus a 2.5? I'm really not sure
Can anyone help?
My invoice says I currently have "512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive"
So, what can I add?
ejn63
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July 8th, 2020 06:00
The answer likely depends on the battery you have.
The 4-cell 68WHr battery appears to fill the case such that only up to two M.2 drives can be installed.
There's also a 3-cell 51 WHr battery that likely leaves space for a 2.5" drive.
So - it depends on the battery you have.
andydragon247
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July 8th, 2020 07:00
@ejn63 That's very helpful, I have the 51 battery so sounds like a SATA drive is an option
ejn63
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July 8th, 2020 07:00
Before buying anything, remove the base cover and visually inspect the system -- you may find you need a cable, bracket and screws to mount a 2.5" drive and these may not be included in the system. If they're not there, you'll need to order those from Dell to mount a 2.5" drive.