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.
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!!!
Hello, I see you are looking for technical assistance. If you need our help, you can start a private/direct message with us and we will be happy to assist you.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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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!!!