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    Is Dell XPS12 SSD replaceable?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by person135, Dec 26, 2012.

  1. person135

    person135 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know if the SSD harddrive in the Dell XPS 12 replaceable?
     
    person135, Dec 26, 2012
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    I believe so, but it has to be another mSATA. When in doubt, check the tear-down guides.
     
    CQGhost, Dec 26, 2012
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    Looks like you can. Here you go.

    Here
     
    CQGhost, Dec 26, 2012
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    person135 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks.
    Was looking to see if I can get a 256gb SSD drive for cheaper than the upgrade cost. Guess not
     
    person135, Dec 27, 2012
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    Let us know if you find any deals. I'm also in the market for an upgrade...
     
    RFclipse, Dec 28, 2012
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    ctcousineau, Dec 28, 2012
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    smilepak Notebook Deity

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    Does that crucial work in xps 12
     
    smilepak, Jan 21, 2013
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    netinbd Notebook Consultant

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    ssd with nice speed
    Code: 
    http://www.ramexperts.com/ssd-drives/msata.html
     
    netinbd, Jan 21, 2013
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    The mushkin 460 looks interesting.

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
     
    smilepak, Jan 21, 2013
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