“I really want to add on the SSD M.2 Sata3 memory to speed up my studio software performance. However, I can't find anywhere that is certified to install this part. This was a big selling point. Where am I supposed to get this upgrade done?”
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It really depends on your level of courage (it IS easy but it takes some basic computer skills). Get yourself a PCIE NVME ssd (it has the single split in the tip of the board). I prefer a Samsung EVO for something like this. 1. ALWAYS backup your computer before doing work like this. 2. Get an anti-static wrist strap. You’ll hear a lot of shade tree computer guys insist they’re unnecessary. I’ve personally seen someone blow a $5k server board from static shock. It happens. 3. Remove all of the screw from the bottom of the laptop and pop off the backing. 4. You’ll immediately see a slot the ssd will fit in (only locks in one way). Replace the backing and screws. 5. Use a flash drive to install Windows 10 (Microsoft has an installer tool that will prepare the flash drive for you) 6. Reinstall Windows to the ssd drive and then put the data on the new drive that you need to get quickly. Use the other drive that’s still in there for media storage. Total time to install the ssd and reinstalling windows shouldn’t take more than 2 hours at worst. Good luck! You’ll be happy you did it on your own:)
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