Dell Inspiron 15 3000 SSD Upgrade
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this video, we replace this Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series' hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD) and re-install Windows and Dell drivers.
Note that the screws under the keyboard must be re-installed before re-installing the keyboard. We forgot to do that in the video and had to go back and fix it. Oops.
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No problem. Good luck with your upgrade!
Want to tell you thank you very much from Riga, Latvia again. You inspired me to did it by myself. Oh yes and thanks to you I do not worry about little black plastic pieces dropped out - If this happens with hi-end professionals it's OK to me.
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video! Congratulations on a successful upgrade! Yes, sometimes these things happen to us all. :)
This video is much better than others I've found on the subject. It would have been nice if the camera was zoomed in a little bit, that's my only complaint. But this is certainly enough to guide me through what I need to do.
Glad you liked the video!
You inspired me to do it myself!
Do you think this model is compatible with Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 250 GB Internal SSD?
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thanks!
I’m glad you liked the video! If I remember correctly, it depends on the factory configuration. If it has the NVMe slot, that SSD should work. Otherwise, you’re stuck with 2.5” SSDs. Good luck with the upgrade!
I am very happy to see your video. The next time zoom in so we can see what you’re doing. Great video. Thanks!!!
Glad you liked the video! This was one of my earlier videos. I try to get better angles now and not leave the camera on the tripod the whole time.
This was my first Dell laptop and it helped me a lot to upgrade my SSD - a great video with concise instructions and clear video with no annoying music - much appreciated :)
I'm glad you liked the video! Congrats on your new SSD!
wad the speed difference noticable?
@@KennyRamasawmy The boot time was quicker for sure, as it was/is a new laptop there are not enough installed application to tell yet - but on my other systems I've done the same they have been quicker when running applications too.
@@UK-Expat-in-USA oh okay thanks a lot. Thinking of buying an ssd so I wanted to make sure the difference is noticeable enough to invest money in it.
46 seconds into this mother, and yes. this is a quality video. ty ser
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video! I hope your upgrade went well.
Thanks for a great video. I like the way you are organized.. you have mentioned the service tag many times in the comment? Where can I find the service tag for my laptop?
It is usually on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop.
I read that newer DELL computers don't have a sticker, but the service tag can be found in the BIOS. Press F2 when you first power on the laptop, and the service tag will be on the first page of BIOS information. That's how I found my service tag.
My old pc, and now my new mom's laptop jajaja Thank you!!!
can I install a SSD while HDD is also there.(for the same model you have)??????
Convert ODD to Caddy and put HDD there.
good video! one question, which type of SSD does this laptop need?
Glad you liked the video! The laptop can take any 2.5" SATA SSD. We used a Samsung 860 EVO. www.amazon.com/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/
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Thank you
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video!
hello G6, I watched your video and it was very helpful. I have one question though....I have linux mint as my OS, should I put it in a bootable usb drive and install it all the way from scratch? is there any other way ?
If your new SSD is equal to or greater than the capacity of the old hard drive, you can use something like Clonezilla to clone the drive. Otherwise, you can just re-install or see if there is another tool to copy the data.
Thanks, happy to find your video really helpful.
I'm glad you liked the video!
Nice Video, i want to ask : How many RAM slots in this Laptop model? and can i purchase RAM 8GB beside my RAM 4GB in this Lap.
Thanks. I believe it has 2 SODIMM slots. You can go to the Dell Support site [ www.dell.com/support/ ] and type in your Service Tag or Express Service Code and look for the spec sheet, which will tell you specifically for your laptop. That will also tell you how much RAM you can install.
It is the best video about this upgrade wtih many details...I have a question. How many GBs is it this SSD in the video?
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video! I think it was a 500 GB SSD.
nice video! i do have a question... what can we do when the computer fail to reconize the usd flash drive with the recovery ?
Thanks! That could happen for a few reasons. Make sure you are using the official Microsoft media creation tool to create the install USB flash drive. www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
If the drive still isn't being recognized, make sure that external USB drives are included in the startup order or use the temporary boot menu to select the USB drive. You can also try using a different flash drive and a different USB port on the computer. In some cases, you may have to toggle between legacy and UEFI mode or disable secure boot temporarily. I would save those as a last resort and make sure to set them back how they were after you are finished.
Thanks!
You helped me a lot!
I'm glad you liked the video!
Hey can I plug out the Wifi Card and put in an NVME ssd on the M2 slot? Or can I use a pcie graphics dock on the ngff wifi card slot?
I'm not sure; I haven't tried it. Based on what I've read, it usually doesn't work, but I'd be interested to know the results if you try it.
Amazing tutorial it was a great help.
I’m glad you liked the video!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked the video!
Many thanks great video easy to follow steps, easier to follow than reading from a book. Laptop flies now.
You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped you and that you are happy with the upgrade!
Just a tip for anyone else, it's worth spending out on a spudger tool kit for parting the plastic case. The kits cost very little
good video! Which type of RAM is good for upgrade this laptop?
Thanks, glad you liked the video! You should enter your Service Tag number on the Dell support site to see what kind of RAM the computer needs. The model we worked on in this video uses DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMMs, like this upgrade kit: amzn.to/2Nky23k.
So I mean that will we have old disks like C,D,E ? Or only one disk like ssd
The Windows boot drive is always C. If you replace the hard drive with an SSD, you will only have C, except if you have a CD/DVD drive, then you should have D as well. If you remove the CD/DVD drive and install the old hard drive in its place using an adapter similar to this one [ amzn.to/32FSCjx ] then that will usually be D. If the old hard drive has multiple partitions, like a recovery partition or something, you could have more letters, like E and F. Hope that answers your question.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thank you .Quick reply.
nice video i have a question.. i what to put my old hdd with a caddy in my dell inspiron 15 3000 what size of caddy y need to do that? an 9.5mm or an 12mm? thanks and sorry for my english i'm mexican
I'm not 100% sure, but I believe Dell uses 9.5mm drives. If you go to dell.com/support and put on your Service Tag, you can go to the Manuals and Documents section and look for the Specifications PDF. That will tell you which size optical drive the laptop came with. If you can't find it, give me the complete model number, like Inspiron 15-3558, and I'll try to find out for you.
Great video man, Just wanna ask if we can use the old HDD as a regular drive with SDD in place of Optical drive? Please make a video on this too for the same Inspiron 15 3000 model. Thanks
Yes, you can do that. You will need a drive caddy like this one [ amzn.to/2LaPoja ]. It is recommended to put the SSD in the HDD location and put the HDD in the optical drive bay since the optical drive usually connects at a slower speed. If you need to do it the other way with the SSD in the optical drive bay, it will still work, but you won't get the best speed from the SSD. I don't have that computer anymore since the upgrade was for a customer. Next time I get one in, I will make a video about it since this seems to be a popular request.
@@G6TechnologyServices Will be waiting for it. Thanks
@@G6TechnologyServices Hi, Have you got any Inspiron 15 3000 model till now?
Thank you thank you very much sir 💙💙💙
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video!
Bro i luv yr vids
Thanks!
I have dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop. I installed the ssd as you did but unable to move os from HDD to SSD. How can I move my OS to SSD without losing data and activation?
If you have Windows 10, it should still be activated if you are only replacing the storage. You could re-install a fresh copy of Windows 10 if you had Windows 10 previously and it should remain activated. If you want to retain your data and settings, the best option is a cloning tool like Clonezilla. There are others out there as well. Most cloning tools require the destination (new) drive to be equal to or larger than the source (old) drive.
You forgot to put the 5 screws back under the keyboard, or should we not put them back....
Yes, I know. You do need to put them back. I put a note in the description of the video that covers that oversight.
"Note that the screws under the keyboard must be re-installed before re-installing the keyboard. We forgot to do that in the video and had to go back and fix it."
I have nothing in the cd-rom slot, how can I replace the cd-rom with an ssd disk, thanks
If the laptop did not ship from the factory with an optical (CD/DVD) drive, it may not be possible. You would have to check to see if the connector is on the motherboard and then get the appropriate adapter cable. Replacing the optical drive with an SSD is only necessary if you want to have two SSDs or HDDs in the computer. The recommended method is to replace the existing HDD with an SSD, then install the old HDD in the optical bay if you need two drives. That gives the SSD the faster connection since most laptop optical drive connections are not SATA III.
Nice video. Can I use "Samsung 870 Evo 1TB 560MB-530MB/s Sata 2.5" this instead of "Samsung 860 Evo", which you used in this video?
Yes, any 2.5" SSD will work.
Can you send me a link to that, please
Excellent video. Thank you for making it.
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video!
Hi Phillip, first of all I really like to thank you for making detail video for upgrading SSD, as it will help me in memory upgrade. I recently ordered a 4GB DDR3L RAM and this video will help me.
I have DELL inspiron core i3 3558 laptop with 1 TB and 4GB memory. I recenlty reset my windows 10 by using factory reset settings with builtin windows option. I like this feature of DELL as you told also.
I have few questions if you like to reply. I would also like to mention here that i have read all comments and it helps me about my few queries and you have multiple replied to all queries with calm response :)
1. I am upgrading my laptop with existing 4GB memory with additional 4GB (makes 8GB) for working especially for Matlab 2020 .As i feel very helpless to run this program and wait so long time. so this memory upgarde of 4Gb worth it for software like Matlab?
2. If i upgarde with SSD atleast 500GB as you have told my machine works more faster for running these programs?
3. If I like to add SSD with my existing 1TB how it is possible to keep both HD and SSD and then run my softwares from SSD?
4. I am also planning to install dual operating system (Ubuntu v16 or higher) for ROS programming. so what you suggest more memory (or 8GB enough), install SSD alone or parallel or something else.
I know my queries are a bit long here. Pls answer them and thank you for all your support.
I'm glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!
Generally, upgrading the RAM and replacing the hard drive with an SSD result in the best performance. I looked up the requirements for MATLAB R2020a (if that's the product you are using), and they do recommend 8 GB of RAM and an SSD. I would definitely suggest installing the SSD and at least 8 GB of RAM since that will increase overall performance quite a bit.
Apparently the 3558 comes in two versions, one with a CD/DVD drive and one without. If yours has the CD/DVD drive and you don't need it, you can use a caddy like this one amzn.to/3aLPsNy that replaces your CD/DVD drive to install your old hard drive. The SSD should be installed where the hard drive was and not in the optical bay caddy for best performance. If your laptop does not have the CD/DVD drive option, there is no way to retain the old hard drive internally. They do make external adapters like this one amzn.to/3aJGhNf that let you turn the hard drive into an external drive you can plug in via USB.
If you want to run Linux, I would recommend using a virtualization program, like VMware Player, which you can download for free for non-commercial use here: www.vmware.com/products/workstation-player/workstation-player-evaluation.html . Just click the download link in the blue box where it says "Try Workstation 15.5 Player for Windows". When you install it, there is a screen asking for a license, but there is an option to select the free non-commercial license. With virtualization, you can run Linux inside Windows, so you can use both at the same time. RAM is important when working like that since there are essentially two computers running at the same time. If you are going to be working only in Linux and won't have much going on in Windows, the 8GB of RAM should be fine. If you are going to be running a heavy workload in Windows and Linux at the same time, you may want to increase the amount of RAM you plan to install to support the workload. The laptop specs show a maximum configuration of 8 GB of RAM, but it often works with a higher amount anyway. Just be aware that it isn't officially supported.
I hope I've answered everything for you. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thanks Philip for detail reply to my queries you are such a life saver. Will upgrade and update you here thanks.
I'm glad I could help. Good luck on your project!
This comment helped me a lot right now!! Thank you both!!💪
I have dell inspiron 15 3576, is there any slot for mSATA like wwan or for M.2 beside the hard drive?
The spec sheet says it supports a SATA-based M.2 SSD, but if it didn’t come with one, it is possible that they didn’t put the connector on the board. dl.dell.com/topicspdf/inspiron-15-3576-laptop_setup-guide_en-us.pdf
Hi g6 I have the same model of laptop can you teach me the step by step procedure on how to make that operating system image recovery using flash drive thanks a lot sir
Sure, here you go. ua-cam.com/video/16us4E6Qfhg/v-deo.html
Phillip This is all new to me, I have accessed the Dell recovery image page, but there are six listed ranging from 4.24 - 7.51 GB listed for the service tag number that I entered, which one do I download? Then there is aDell OS Recovery Tool, which one do I use? Help!
What’s your service tag? I’ll take a look.
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I'm not seeing multiple options. You should be able to download the recovery image tool and use that to create a bootable USB drive. www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/osiso/recoverytool/wt64a
I have windows 10 oem version and MS OFFICE 2016 if i replace the HDD to SSD how can i retrieve my old window 10 because i don't want to purchase a new windows and ms office.
If Windows 10 is currently activated on the computer, when you re-install Windows on the SSD, it should automatically activate using the digital license associated with the computer, so there is no need to use a product key. Microsoft Office will need to be re-activated once installed. If you have an Office 365 subscription or linked your one-time license to a Microsoft account, all you need to do is log in with your Microsoft account to activate Office. If you have purchased a standalone copy of Microsoft Office that has not been linked to a Microsoft account, you will need to locate the product key.
Thanks for the video. How do we get the kit - screw driver etc - ?
I went back and added the tools to the description. Here are some affiliate links to what I use. You can get the 2 Husky drivers from Home Depot also.
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how do I get back my Windows OS on the new hard drive?
You would need an installation USB flash drive if you want a fresh install. You can download the Media Creation Tool and create one very easily if you have a large enough flash drive. You can also clone your old drive to the new one if the new one is larger or the same size as the original drive.
Hi G6, thank you for this video I was wondering if you could share the link for the ssd drive. My son is in college and I need to install one for memory and speed. Thank you
BTW I have a Dell inspirion 15 3308
I have a 1TB HDD originally. Wouldn't getting only a 500GB SSD be a downgrade actually? Should I just replace the 1TB HDD with a 1TB SSD?
The capacity doesn’t impact performance. Get whatever capacity is appropriate for you. If you’re using more than 300 GB on your existing 1 TB hard drive, I would go for the 1 TB SSD. If you’re only using a small amount of that 1 TB hard drive, like 100-200 GB, the 500 GB would be more cost effective.
Hello, i want to know if my Laptop is OK for putting a SSD/HDD (i prefer HDD) i have SSD 256GO.
Inspiron 15 3000 (on system informations its Inspiron 3585) AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
Thanks you
According to the spec sheet [ dl.dell.com/topicspdf/inspiron-15-3585-laptop_setup-guide_en-us.pdf ], it looks like that model can support a 2.5" SATA SSD or an M.2 2280 SSD. It doesn't say if the M.2 is SATA or NVMe, so I would guess SATA.
Very helpful. Thanks
Glad you liked the video!
@G6 Technology You already cleared most of the doubts, they helped me alot. THANKS A TON SIR. Just a lil different doubt of mine
I have hdd in main drive, now I've purchased ssd and caddy.
Planning to put ssd into main drive and hdd into optical bay.
So installing windows is same as installing windows in new drive right??
And, if I reset the c drive of my hdd, it will just completely become an storage drive only right??
"I am confused about the system memory which takes 500 mb"
In ssd if I install windows it will automatically create 500 mb for system memory, and I'll create 2 partition of 500gb ssd.
Will the system memory of my hdd be erased if I format the c drive of hdd? As I dont want any trash there, just a ssd bootable sppedy drive and hdd as simple storage drive thats why!!
Yes, you can install Windows on the new SSD the same as any drive. Just select the unformatted SSD during setup and it will install there. The Windows installer will automatically create any required partitions during installation. You don't need to format or partition the SSD ahead of time. If you install Windows on the SSD, it won't touch the HDD and it will be left as it is. If your current HDD has Windows on it already and you install Windows on the new SSD, you will be able to boot from either drive. If you don't need any of the current data from the HDD, just format it and create a single simple partition for data storage. Hope that helps.
@@G6TechnologyServices Dear sir, I'm kinda facing problem in configuring the boot drive!
I've installed SSD by swaping HDD into caddy. If I dont put caddy, and but place normal CD in that place, my PC boots up without problem with SSD.
But when I place my caddy HDD into cd, it just doesn't detect any drive while booting!!
(Edit:- It is solved after changing some settings boot sequence and UEFI and Legacy settings)
Sir, after doing all the steps, now my c drive of hard disk is formatted, but rest of the drives is encrypted with bitlocker, as far as I remember i havent put any password on it, but its asking for recovery key??
Make sure the entire hard drive is formatted, not just the C partition.
The specs for the 3567 model says it takes a SSD of up to 256 Gb. I assume it won't take a 500 Gb SSD drive, or could the specs be outdated? Thanks
I think it might be referring to the largest SSD that it could have shipped with when it was purchased. It should be able to take a 500 GB SSD with no problem.
i am having Inspiron 15 3000 series with i3 4005u Processor, will this upgrade would help me to boost up speed, or new laptop will make some sense?
It depends on what you are looking for. If you are just doing basic tasks, like browsing the web and composing text documents, upgrading to an SSD will improve overall performance when booting up the computer or launching applications. RAM is important as well. If you have less than 4 GB, it may still seem slow. We usually recommend 8 GB at a minimum. If you are trying to do more resource-intensive tasks, like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, you would be better off looking for a computer with a more powerful processor and GPU. I hope this is helpful.
Hello, can such process permanently affect my laptop if done wrong? Is it complicated to do this modification?
It is always good to exercise due care and caution when working on a computer. There are always things that can go wrong and cause harm to the computer, but, if you follow the directions carefully and take your time, it shouldn't be too difficult. The most likely thing to happen is to break plastic clips when prying the case apart. If one or two break, it isn't a big deal. Just go slowly and watch the video or research if you aren't sure.
Excuse me Sir.. do u mind giving us the exactly link from Dell to make an USB? I done everything you did and Dell wants to charge to show us the link!! Absurd! Same problem and same laptop 3552 inspiron.. but Dell are ripoff!! They say this model warranty is gone and they want to charge for the link.. soI can restart comp.. pls help us with the link for the OS image recovery Thanks
If the factory recovery image isn't available, you can just use the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft to create a generic Windows 10 installer and then go to the Dell support site to get any required drivers. www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
I just installed an ssd with this same laptop but ended up installing windows via a bootable drive. I didnt know about the Dell recovery image. Is that still necessary in order to validate the Win10 license?
Windows 10 will still activate if you don’t use the Dell recovery image. The Dell recovery image is just a convenience because it includes all needed drivers and software from Dell. You can still install from a generic Windows 10 installer. It will activate just fine and then you can get the drivers from the Dell support site.
How large the ssd drive I can upgrade to ? Thanks!
I don't think there is a limit. I've used up to a 2 TB SSD and it worked fine.
Hi sir, I have dell inspiron 15 300, 4GB ram, I5 core 10th gen.. It was quite slow whenever I perform even a simple task.. Can you suggest me some possible option or advice to achieve a better perfermonce 😕
I think replacing the hard drive with an SSD would make a big difference. Here's the one I use: Samsung 860 EVO - amzn.to/2Wc1OuM . While you have the laptop open, it would be easy to upgrade the RAM to 8 GB also. That helps if you have a lot of programs and files open at the same time, or many browser tabs.
I have the dell Inspiron 3541 it’s basically the same. I want to get an ssd is there a fast ssd that you could recommend please answer soon
That model supports 2.5" SATA 6 Gbps drives according to the spec sheet [ downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-15-3541-laptop_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf ]. We usually go with the Samsung 860 EVO [ amzn.to/38RdGII ]. They are good reliable drives that perform very well.
Hi,
I’m currently using a Dell inspiron 15 3000 (3567)series i3- 7th gen @ 2.40GHz
4gb ram. Please let me know if I could upgrade only to an SSD or do I have to upgrade my ram as well, if so what would you recommend in terms of size for the ram
thanks.
You do not have to upgrade the RAM. You can upgrade only the HDD to SSD and it will work. I usually recommend at least 8 GB of RAM for power users. 4 GB might be fine if you don't have many applications and browser tabs open or use resource-heavy applications. You can always upgrade to SSD and see how it performs and then if it is still a little slow, upgrade the RAM later. It might be more convenient to do them at the same time, though. If you don't mind opening the case twice, you can wait and do the RAM later.
@@G6TechnologyServices thank you for your time I’ll upgrade my SSD first and follow up on you cheers 🥂
Hi...can I Install 500GB 3D Nand Sata Internal SSD 500 GB in this laptop.?
Western digital ssd
Thanks
Yes, any 2.5" SATA SSD will work. This is the one we used in the video: Samsung 860 EVO - amzn.to/2Wc1OuM
Thanks...
You're welcome!
@@G6TechnologyServices I have checked the service manual of my laptop Dell Inspiron 15 3567....It says to remove the keyboard but nothing is connected in that area...all the things are done in the base of the laptop...
The service manual says to remove they keyboard because there are some screws under it that attach the bottom cover to the top case/palm rest assembly. Those screws must be removed before the bottom cover can be removed.
I have dell Inspiron 3558. I want to install 256gb SSD, plz suggest one and .. Can I use both SSD and inbuilt 1 tb HDD ?
Page 14 of the spec sheet [ downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-15-3558-laptop_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf ] shows that the laptop supports 2.5" SATA drives. I recommend the Samsung 860 EVO [ amzn.to/39qZsP1 ] for excellent performance and reliability or, if that is too expensive, the Patriot Burst [ amzn.to/36eQBhB ] or Crucial BX500 [ amzn.to/2Jm8aTS ] are good budget options as well. If your laptop has a CD/DVD drive that you don't need, you can remove the CD/DVD drive and install a drive caddy like this [ amzn.to/3o4zDs4 ] where you can install your old HDD. Make sure the SSD goes where the HDD is and not in the CD/DVD drive caddy because the CD/DVD drive connection is much slower than the HDD connection. Good luck.
Thanks a lot!
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video!
I have a dell inspiron 1525 laptop
1gb and 160gb hhd
Can i use 240gb ssd in my old laptop ?
It looks like it would work as long as the HDD interface is SATA. Here's the service manual: downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-1525_service%20manual_en-us.pdf
Hi there. I upgraded the RAM of my Dell Inspiron 3567 i5, 7th Gen laptop from 4gb to 8gb (2x 4gb RAM). The RAM speeds differ, one is 2400 and the other is 2133. Will the 2400 downclock to 2133 speed? Also the one is a 1Rx8 and the other is 1Rx16, is this an issue or will it be compatible? The reason I am asking is because my laptop is running extremely slow, the disk usage is always 100% and memory around 45%. Is the RAM an issue or is my HDD an issue? Will getting an SSD help or will changing the RAM help, or both?
Yes, generally higher speed RAM will run at a lower speed if the system can't support the higher speed. RAM modules don't have to be the same capacity. The manual usually specifies the largest capacity module per slot and the overall maximum capacity across all slots. If you are experiencing very slow performance with the disk at 100%, it would be the HDD, not the RAM. Replacing the HDD with an SSD will make a big improvement. You can always upgrade the RAM later if you want to try to get even more performance out of it. If you're not using more than 45% of the RAM, there isn't any need to add more. If you find it always over 80% or so, then it might be good to consider increasing it.
hi sir G6 , i have dell inspiron 15 3000 8th gen i5 laptop, im planning to change this to ssd. pls suggest what is the best GB for ssd for my laptop?thanks !
I would say nothing smaller than 250 GB, but it really depends on how you use the computer. A good way to see what size SSD might be good is to look at the size of your current hard drive and compare that to the current usage. If you have a 500 GB hard drive that is almost full, maybe upgrade to a 1 TB SSD. Conversely, if you have a 1 TB hard drive with barely 100 GB used, a 250 GB or 500 GB SSD might be more economical. In any case, they all perform the same, it is just up to you to decide how much space you need and how much money you want to spend.
Can we use SSD and HDD simultaneously. By which procedure
If your laptop came with an optical (CD/DVD) drive that you don't need, you can remove the optical drive and use a caddy like this [ amzn.to/32cB1QR ] to install your old HDD after installing the SSD in the place where the HDD was.
I have dell Inspiron 15 3000, AMD6.....I upgrade it with ssd..but it stick vedio file...
I'm not sure what you mean.
I have Inspiron 15 3576. As given in user guide the max size is 256 gb for SSD. But I want 512 GB. Is it safe to use 512 GB capacity ssd.?
I believe the capacity listed in the manual references the maximum size SSD you could have ordered with the computer from the factory. You should be able to upgrade to any size, so 512 GB should work just fine.
Can I put one 500GB SSD in an inspiron 15 3000 series??
If it already has a 2.5" SATA HDD, you can put any size 2.5" SATA SSD in.
Hello there I just want to ask can we install SSD with 1 TB HDD
And Will it improve the performance of gaming and coding
My inspiron 3000 lags a lot with 8GB of Ram HDD while running Multiple programs
Thanks
If your laptop has a CD/DVD drive, you can get a drive caddy that replaces the CD/DVD drive with your old hard drive. Then you would install the SSD where the HDD was originally. The SSD will improve general performance, but things like gaming will be held back by other factors like CPU and GPU performance.
@@G6TechnologyServices its latest dell model of june 2021 and it does not have CD/DVD and my CPU is i5 11th gen and GPU 4GB intel Graphics card
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i have dell inspiron 15 3000 4 gb ram,pentium processor should i upgrade it to ssd?is it worthy?will i see changes in mylaptop?
It usually speeds up the computer quite a bit. If you have a quad core Pentium and 4 GB of RAM, I would say to go for it! Maybe increase the RAM to 8 GB while you're in there. If it is only a dual core CPU, the SSD will still help, but I find that with Windows 10, dual core CPUs spend a lot of time at 90-100% usage, so it will still be a bit slow.
can you remove the back cover without removing the keyboards?
It is possible on some models, but the one in the video isn't one of them. In the specific model I was working with, it is required to remove the keyboard to remove some screws and connectors that are attached to the bottom cover. If you go to the Dell support page here www.dell.com/support/home/en-us and enter your Service Tag, you should be able to find the service manual. Click the Documentation tab and then look in Manuals and Documents for the document with Service Manual in the title.
I have this computer and i am engineer student.. This computer good for engineering program like autocad and solidworks??
And if i put ssd in this computer it will make change in speed or what??
Technically, you can probably open the program, but it won't perform very well. According to the AutoCAD system requirements ( knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2019-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html ), they recommend a 4 GB discrete GPU. The 3000 series only has integrated graphics. 3D modeling programs and video games rely heavily on the GPU, so having only integrated graphics or a low-spec GPU will negatively affect performance, possibly to the point where it is unusable. You can try it and see if it is acceptable for your needs. Upgrading the 3000 series with an SSD won't improve 3D performance. Something from this list will perform much better: www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/sc/laptops?appliedRefinements=6149,6157,6143,6151,12522,12521,12520,6094 and this particular model looks like the cheapest option with a good GPU and comes with an SSD installed already: www.dell.com/en-us/shop/gaming-and-games/dell-g7-17-gaming-laptop/spd/g-series-17-7790-laptop/gn7790dmqts. Hope this helps.
Can i use 2400 mhz Ram in Dell 3567 because i have 4gb ram in my PC
Yes, the spec sheet [ topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3567-laptop_reference-guide_en-us.pdf ] says the system uses 2133 MHz memory, but you can use a faster speed and it will just run at the lower system speed. Make sure the modules are the smaller laptop style SODIMM because full size desktop memory won't fit. Something like this [ amzn.to/2I18UNO ] will work for reference.
Hi! I have an Inspiron 15 3567. The manual says it only support a maximum of 250 GB. What would happen if I install an SSD with 500GB?
Hello! I think the manual may be referring to the maximum size SSD that you could have ordered to come installed in the computer at the time of purchase. A larger capacity SSD should work just fine. You should be able to use a 500 GB SSD with no issue.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thank you :D
I'm so glad to know that!
You're welcome! Good luck with the upgrade!
@vianey segura, have u installed 500 GB SSD? Is it working fine ? I want to know.
this laptop does not support m.2 nvme ssd ?
Some models do support M.2, but the one I was working on in the video does not. If you go to the Dell support page here www.dell.com/support/home/en-us and enter your Service Tag, the specifications document will tell you what form factors are supported. Once you enter your Service Tag, click the Documentation tab and then look in Manuals and Documents for the document with Specifications in the title and then check the Storage section.
I want to do this but this computer is my everything I love it even though it’s slow but it still does what I need it to do. I would hate to mess it up trying to fix it
It is definitely not the easiest laptop to work on, but if you get a copy of the manual from the Dell support site, follow the directions carefully, and take your time, it should be fine. Make sure to use plastic pry tools to avoid scratching the computer. You'll also need to either fresh install Windows on the new SSD or clone the old hard drive to it. If your new SSD is the same size or larger than the old hard drive, that process is easy with cloning tools. If you want to fresh install Windows, make sure to prepare the install media ahead of time if you don't have access to another working computer. If you still feel uncomfortable doing it, try contacting a local computer shop and ask for a price quote. It usually isn't too expensive. If you're in the US, you can also mail it to us and we can do it, but it is probably cheaper to get a local shop to do it because of the two-way shipping costs. Good luck!
G6 Technology Services I thought I had to go through what you did until all I had to do for my model was unscrew one screw from the bottom and remove this plastic piece and the hard drive, RAM, and WiFi card is under there.
That's great news! I hope you enjoy your new SSD! Some models have those handy access panels, while others are a bit more difficult. If you don't mind me asking out of curiosity, what model do you have and how did you discover that?
G6 Technology Services the model is 3542. Its the 2015 one.
Ok, I just looked up the manual for that one. It looks much easier than the one I worked on!
can I change the drive disk for a caddy adapter and put my old hdd there?
Just to make sure I understand, you want to replace the optical (CD/DVD) drive with an adapter so you can have your old hard drive in the computer at the same time as the new SSD? That should work. I haven't tested it, so I can't guarantee that it will work, but I can't see any reason why it wouldn't. It seems that the optical drives used in laptops are fairly standard, so something like this should work: amzn.to/2WSsxsA. I haven't tested or used that part, it is just a random selection from Amazon.
Yes you can do that!
If your machine has a dvd drive then put the new ssd or old hdd in there using caddy. And it will work just fine.
Or just put the new ssd in dvd bay using caddy and change the boot order to ssd as primary from your bios and you're good to go. So you don't have to open the whole thing up.
Edit: make sure the size of the caddy is same as dvd drive.
did u forget to put the keyboard screws back in?
Yes, I did! I realized after I was finished recording that there were extra screws on the table and I had to take the keyboard off again and put them in. I put a note in the description.
Can I add M.2 ssd my pc Dell Inspiron 15 3000?
I'm not sure. You would have to see if it has the socket on the motherboard. If it does, then you should be able to. If you put the Service Tag in dell.com/support and look for the spec sheet, it will tell you.
sir i have dell inspiron 15 3593 i7 10 th which ssd can i use sata or m.2
According to the specifications document [ topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3593-laptop_setup-guide_en-us.pdf ], the Inspiron 15-3593 can support both a 2.5" SATA SSD and M.2 2230/2280 SSD. We usually recommend Samsung drives for reliability, but you can choose any compatible drive. Here are a few examples: amzn.to/3mYzB5A amzn.to/3mWfULC
Nice video sir. My laptop is dell inspiron 15 3000 series i5-5200U processer 4GB ram 2.20GH which ssd is suitable for my laptop please tell me sir
I would need the complete model number to look that up, for example, Inspiron 15-3123.
@@G6TechnologyServices inspiron 15 3543.
Sir i have 4 gb ram and i am using Revit software its becoming very slow so first should I upgrade the Ram first or SSD
I cant upgrade both please tell me sir
It looks like that laptop supports a 2.5" SATA SSD like this one: amzn.to/37b4V9w .
Autodesk recommends 8-32 GB of RAM as well as other recommended specs which you can find on their website here: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Revit-2020-products.html . You can start with the RAM if you have less than 8 GB currently, but 3D modeling software relies heavily on the GPU, so the integrated graphics on the laptop might not allow for the best performance even with upgrades.
Can i use SSD M.2 SATA AHCL in dell 3567 laptop
No, the spec sheet [ topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3567-laptop_reference-guide_en-us.pdf ] says the system uses only 2.5" drives.
Hello I have one dell inspiron 15 3675, can i install m.2 ssd 1 tb? And could I have ssd and hard drive at same time?
Hi, the Inspiron 15-3567 only takes 2.5" SATA drives, not M.2 drives. You could take the hard drive out, install the SSD where the hard drive used to be, and then use an adapter like this amzn.to/3aVyKfo to re-install the old hard drive if you don't need the optical drive. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching the video!
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Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video!
How many RAM slots is in this model?
I think it has 2. You can put your service tag in here www.dell.com/support and look for the spec sheet which will say for certain.
How can i upgrade ram from 4 GB TO 8GB in dell 3567
Here's the service manual [ topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3567-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf ]. The procedure is similar to what is shown in the video. Look at page 41.
The spec sheet [ topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3567-laptop_reference-guide_en-us.pdf ] says the system uses 2133 MHz DDR4 SODIMM memory. If the system currently has a single 4 GB module, just add another one like this [ amzn.to/2I18UNO ] to give you 8 GB. If it has 2 2GB modules, you can replace both of them with 4 GB modules or a single 8 GB module, which would give you room to add another 8 GB if you wanted to upgrade to 16 GB in the future.
Can I use a m.2 ssd in place of hdd in inspiron 15 3576 laptop?
Yes, the spec sheet, found here topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3576-laptop_setup-guide_en-us.pdf , shows that it will support a SATA based M.2 drive.
Can I use 512 GB SSD in Inspiron 15 3576? As given 256 GB max.
It should work.
Guys, what can i do with my laptop i want to know if i can install SSD is a Dell Inspiron N4030 i want to upgrade and the compatible SSD, what can i do?
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Here's the manual: downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-14-n4030_service%20manual_en-us.pdf
On page 22, it shows you how to remove the hard drive. You can replace the hard drive with a 2.5 inch SATA SSD.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thanks a lot Bro, appreciate it.
No problem. Good luck with the project!
Hi G6, The video is great and has very clear instructions. I would like to upgrade Dell - Inspiron 15 3000, 15.6" touch, Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 2TB HDD. Model # 2XRXNJ2 would you please suggest a compatible SSD? Thank you.
I'm glad you liked the video. We usually recommend Samsung SSDs. The Samsung 870 EVO is the current generation. Here's a link to the 2 TB version. You can choose a lower capacity drive if you want. Make sure to prepare a Windows 10 install USB drive before replacing the drive. amzn.to/3CP9Nj2
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@@G6TechnologyServices My laptop is upgraded. Thank you for your help. And all the very best for new videos.
That's great! Enjoy your new SSD!
A normal 2.5" SSD will fit a laptop?
Yes, depending on the laptop. A lot of newer laptops don't support 2.5" drives to save space. Some laptops support both 2.5" and M.2. Some will have physical positions for both, but may only have the connections for one, depending on which option was ordered. You'd have to check the manual or open it up and look to be sure.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thanks! If it's running on a HDD right now, I could definitely put a 2.5" SSD in there instead, right?
Yes, if it is currently running on a 2.5” HDD, then a 2.5” SSD will work. Make sure you create a bootable install USB drive for Windows or whatever OS you want before changing it out if you don’t have access to another working computer.
@@G6TechnologyServices Thanks for the help, I'm totally unfamiliar with working on laptops, but I've built a couple desktops. I knew a 3.5" HDD wasn't in the laptop, so I wasn't sure if laptops had special SSD form factors too. Great video, doesn't look too difficult!
can i add a ssd along with my hard drive? I've got the same laptop
If your laptop has a CD/DVD drive, you can use an adapter bracket like this one amzn.to/3coJgvv to install the old hard drive in the optical bay if you don't need the CD/DVD drive. Make sure to put the SSD in the hard drive bay and the old hard drive in the optical bay since the speed of the optical bay is usually slower than the hard drive bay.
@@G6TechnologyServices wow such a quick reply.. thanks alot! Subscribed :)
No problem. Hope your SSD upgrade goes well! :)
Thank you very much. Short and clear.
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video!
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was the speed difference worth it?
It is usually worth it, but it depends on the computer. We usually only recommend doing an SSD upgrade if the computer is relatively new, has a decent CPU, and enough RAM. The best results usually come from computers with a nice quad-core (or better) CPU, but not enough RAM and a regular hard drive. We upgrade the RAM to 4-8 GB and replace the hard drive with an SSD and the computer is easily 2-3 times faster in all areas. If the CPU is on the lower end or you have less than 4 GB of RAM installed and don't plan to upgrade it, there may still be a difference, but not as noticeable since there will be other factors limiting the performance.
Mine is Dell inspiron 15 3000 series i3-4030u. Can I add SSD?
Generally, yes, they can all take an SSD. I would need the exact model number to look up the spec sheet to see what form factor (2.5" or M.2) you would be able to install. It would be something like Inspiron 15-3542. The 3542, for example, only takes 2.5" SATA SSDs, while other models can take an M.2 SSD.
@@G6TechnologyServices Dell Inspiron 15-3542
Yes, the Inspiron 15-3542 can be upgraded with a 2.5" SSD.
It's take me 3 Min to change to SSD on some laptops
Dear Dell Inspiron 3584 Supports MX500 250GB M.2 SSD.
According to the specs available here topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-15-3584-laptop_setup-guide_en-us.pdf that model should be able to take an M.2 2280 SSD up to 256 GB. I think I found the drive you are asking about amzn.to/2PX4SpH on Amazon. If that is the one, it should work.
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It has m2 slot??
No, this model supports only 2.5" SATA drives.
Can this laptop take a WD Blue M.2 SSD?
The one I was working on in the video only accepts 2.5" SATA drives. Apparently, some 3000 series models do support M.2 drives. I would need the exact model number of your laptop to confirm.
@@G6TechnologyServices model 3558
According to the specification document, that model only supports 2.5" SATA drives. downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-15-3558-laptop_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf
It should be on a sticker on the bottom of the computer by the service tag or express service code.
can i play free fire after upgrade hdd to sdd
If you're having performance issues with a game (low FPS, freezing, etc.), it is most likely GPU or CPU related. Upgrading to an SSD probably won't make much difference except for initial loading time and loading new scenes or assets during the game where it has to read from the disk.
This laptop has support to m.2 ssd?
Some models do support M.2, but the one I was working on in the video does not. If you go to the Dell support page here www.dell.com/support/home/en-us and enter your Service Tag, the specifications document will tell you what form factors are supported. Once you enter your Service Tag, click the Documentation tab and then look in Manuals and Documents for the document with Specifications in the title and then check the Storage section.
Can we use both ssd and HDD by using caddy
Yes, if your laptop has a CD/DVD drive that you don't need, you can install the old HDD in its place using an adapter similar to this one: amzn.to/32FSCjx