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    Dell Adamo XPS Upgrades

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by szymonrules, Dec 27, 2013.

  1. szymonrules

    szymonrules Newbie

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    Does anyone know what kind of Hard Drive goes into the Adamo XPS? Also, what's the max amount of RAM can this thing take? I would love to upgrade it because it's just so awesome, as well as I think the SSD really should be upgraded. I love using it to get people to notice it since it's so slim, on such an awesome hinge, and the best thing is the way it opens! :) Anyway, thanks in advance!
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I believe 4 GB is the maximum RAM as it houses a GS45 chipset and it doesn't support 8 GB sticks. Also the HDD is 1.8" SATA but you'll need to buy the SSDs with a bare PCB as I don't think encased SSDs fit. I believe Dell offered only the PM800 in 1.8" SSD.
     
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    szymonrules Newbie

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    Thanks for that info! So just to make sure, if I upgrade it with a 120GB Samsung mSATA 840 EVO, would that work?
     
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    I don't think the 840 is sold in 1.8" SATA, only mSATA which is not the same thing.

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    mSATA is the one the all the way on the left. 1.8" SATA is the one next to mSATA. You'll gonna have a tougher time finding a better value on 1.8" SATA drives as they aren't popular anymore.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 28, 2013
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    You might be able to find a mSATA to 1.8" adapter, people have used these extensively in certain ThinkPads but I'm not certain whether it will fit the bay of your Adamo.

    Good luck.
     
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    Huh, thanks for all the help and tips! I'll check as to what upgrade options I have for a 1.8". :)


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