• How to choose a slide for a DVD drive. Installing an SSD instead of a DVD drive in an Asus X550L laptop. Possible problem when installing an HDD instead of a disk drive and its solution

    If you own a laptop and you are not entirely satisfied with the speed of its operation, especially the loading speed, and you are increasingly thinking about upgrading or even replacing the entire laptop, then do not rush. We offer an upgrade option for almost any full-size laptop for reasonable money.

    The fact is that the processor is not the first freshness, a small amount of RAM and a built-in video card are not the main culprits of the system’s “brakes”. The main reason is a slow hard drive. We propose replacing it with a more modern analogue - SSD. But you probably thought about such a purchase yourself, but to fully use a PC you need a lot of free space on the information storage device - at least 500-750 gigabytes. And the prices for SSDs of such capacity are very, very high.

    And when you buy a 60-120 gigabyte SSD, there will only be enough space for the system and applications, there can be no talk of any media content. Therefore, you need to look for another solution, one in which you can increase the speed of the system and not lose disk capacity, and without spending too much money. We understand you perfectly and offer just such a method.

    Why do you need a DVD drive?

    No, seriously, what do you need it for? Any films or music can be downloaded on the Internet, which almost everyone has, information that does not require constant access can be stored either in the cloud, of which there are now countless numbers, or on an external hard drive, the prices of which are completely “ridiculous” today. I wouldn’t trust optical disks with important information - they get scratched quite easily and become unusable.

    So, if you really don't need a DVD drive on your laptop, then we suggest installing an SSD instead. And again, don’t be alarmed - you won’t have to break anything, and you won’t have to “tinker” either - we promise to leave the beautiful appearance of your beech intact.

    What do we need?

    First, we need an SSD and connectors to connect it. In principle, a 60 GB disk for the system will be enough for us, but it’s still better to buy 128 - in this case, you won’t worry about running out of space and you can always put some large program on the SSD, or one that is demanding on input operations\ output the game (after all, this is exactly why we buy an SSD). In addition, the prices for this gadget of such volumes are quite low and the purchase of such a part will not hit your wallet.

    In addition to the SSD, we will need a seat for it, or rather an adapter that will replace the DVD drive. At various foreign auctions and in online stores this is called “HDD-Caddy” (in our country it is most often referred to as “Adapter for connecting HDD 2.5 to the laptop drive bay”). Buy this device only for your laptop model.

    Actually, this is all we need to purchase. The tools we need are a screwdriver and... nothing else.

    What is the best place to put it?

    It's up to you to decide. You will have unhindered access to the device installed instead of the DVD drive, that is, it is better to install a media device there - a hard drive (movies, music, photos, etc. will be stored on it). In this case, you can always quickly take out the HDD and, using a special device (pocket), connect it to a DVD to watch movies or connect it to another PC as a bulk flash drive.

    On the other hand, the heat dissipation of the drive is worse, and there will be more vibrations here; besides, it is also difficult to say about the protection from mechanical damage of this place. And an SSD is much smaller than a hard drive and is afraid of vibrations, high temperatures, etc. That is, as far as performance properties are concerned, it will be better here than a hard drive.

    In any case, it’s up to you, depending on how you plan to use these devices and depending on the configuration of your laptop model.

    Let's get started

    In principle, the procedure is quite trivial. First you need to remove the DVD drive - in many laptop models you don’t even need to remove the case - they are held on by one bolt, after unscrewing which they are simply pulled out of the laptop.

    When you have the DVD drive in your hands, you will need to remove the cover on which the compartment opening button is located and move it to the purchased HDD-Caddy. Now we perform the reverse procedure - install the adapter in place of the DVD drive. Don't forget to secure it with a bolt. Well, that's all - all that remains is to install the SSD here (or a hard drive, and the SSD in place of the hard drive).

    Installing or migrating an operating system

    Next, you need to install the operating system on the SSD, having first removed the system partition from the HDD and attached it to the partition on which the media information is stored. Installing the operating system will be no different from the process you are used to.

    But, if for some reason you want to keep your old system, then before deleting the partition from the HDD you need to “clone” it to the SSD. This can be done by any program for working with hard drives in boot mode. For example, Acronis Partition Director or Mini Tool Partition Wizard will do - in general, the choice is yours.

    Instead of conclusions

    After the replacement, you will be surprised how much more responsive and fast your operating system has become. In addition, if you previously did not have enough space on your hard drive, now you will free up space previously occupied by the operating system.

    If, however, the only thing stopping you from such an upgrade is that to use the DVD drive you will now need to twist the adapters every time, then we will reassure you - you can buy a special “pocket” for the DVD drive and connect it to any PC via USB interface.

    Why do you need to install a hard drive instead of a disk drive in a laptop? Increasingly, a solid-state drive is being used as the main storage device. Installing an SSD in a laptop makes the system boot and run faster. However, such devices, as a rule, have modest volumes - there is nowhere to store hundreds of gigabytes of films, games and other important information.

    With a desktop computer everything is simple - you can install at least a few additional drives. There is no free space in the laptop. However, it is entirely possible to remove the drive, which is becoming increasingly useless, and install an SSD or HDD () in the laptop instead of a DVD drive. It will not be possible to connect the hard drive directly - in laptops, disk drives and storage devices use different connectors. Adapters from DVD to HDD-SATA come to the rescue (You can also find adapters to HDD-IDE, but they are only suitable for old laptops).

    Now let's figure out how to install a second hard drive in a laptop using an adapter?

    It makes no difference what type of disk is installed in the optical drive bay of a laptop - both HDD instead of DVD and SSD will connect the same way. It should be taken into account that computer manufacturers do not provide for such a modification - there are no official adapters, only Chinese models (for example, Optibay). However, due to the very simple design of the adapter, there is no need to worry about its quality. But the user takes full responsibility for possible problems - he will lose the warranty on the laptop.

    Before connecting an additional SSD to a laptop or installing an HDD in the DVD drive bay of a laptop, you need to ensure safety: disconnect the battery, and also ground yourself - touch, for example, the battery to remove static voltage from your hands, which can destroy the components of the computer's motherboard.

    Adapter selection

    Many manufacturers produce HDD sleds for laptops. There is no significant difference between them - you just need to choose a suitable HDD adapter. A laptop can have one of two types of drives installed:

    • 12.7 mm high - in older models;
    • 9.5 mm - in modern ultra-thin computers.

    It's okay if the thin adapter is used for a laptop with a high bay - installation will go without problems. But it is better to choose a suitable adapter so that replacing the CD drive with an SSD in a laptop does not cause difficulties. In addition, it is worth buying sleds with special brackets, with which they cling to the outer part of the computer case; it will be easier to remove the device if necessary.

    Disabling the drive and HDD

    Creating a laptop with two hard drives is possible in any case, the only differences will be in how the computer case is disassembled. Models from different manufacturers may have their own characteristics, but the general procedure is as follows:

    1. The battery is disconnected. If it is non-removable, the battery connector is disconnected from the motherboard.
    2. On the bottom surface of the case, the screws holding the drive are unscrewed.
    3. The DVD drive is removed.
    4. The cover covering the main parts of the laptop is removed. If there is a separate compartment for the drive, as on Sony computers, there is no need to completely disassemble the case.
    5. The HDD is removed from the device.

    If you are installing a second hard drive in a laptop without replacing the old HDD, you do not need to disconnect it.

    Unlike a desktop computer, wires and plugs do not need to be disconnected by hand. They are firmly fixed and will turn off themselves when the devices are removed, so no problems should arise.

    Connecting the hard drive to the adapter

    1. A solid-state drive is installed in place of the old HDD, and the removed hard drive is connected to the adapter;
    2. Both bays accommodate SSD drives;
    3. Using a slide, the drive is replaced with an SSD or any other hard drive, the old drive remains in its place.

    In any case, you need to install the operating system on a faster drive - either an SSD instead of a DVD, or a disk installed in the main location. This is due to the fact that the SATA cable intended for the DVD drive is 4 times slower than the cable connecting the drive to the motherboard. Therefore, with an HDD installed instead of a drive, the system will boot much longer and, in general, the laptop will work slower. The performance of the SSD somewhat compensates for this difference.

    Replacing a DVD with a hard drive is as follows:

    1. The disk is detached from the original slide, to which it is screwed with 4 screws;
    2. The hard drive is inserted into the Optibay adapter and connected to the connectors. On the opposite side, insert a plastic spacer that comes with the adapter;
    3. Screws are screwed into the underside of the slide to hold the drive in place;
    4. The fasteners are removed from the original drive and screwed to the adapter;
    5. A plug is placed on the outside of the adapter;
    6. The device is inserted into the laptop drive bay;
    7. After this, all that remains is to insert the SSD into the slide from the old hard drive, tighten their screws and install the device in its place. Next, the computer case is assembled in reverse order.

    Problems with the laptop detecting the second drive

    In some cases, the BIOS does not recognize the second hard drive. It's not a problem. This is due to the features of the BIOS itself. The system will boot as normal. If you have installed an SSD instead of a disk drive and want to install the system on it, the program will normally detect the disk.

    If the existing OS does not see the second disk, the reason may be that it is not formatted. If you go to the Disk Management system utility, the new hard drive will be detected. You need to format it in the NTFS file system and it will appear in Explorer.

    Thus, even an inexperienced user can replace a DVD drive with an SSD, since installing a second hard drive on a laptop is very simple. The main thing is to choose the right adapter and not lose the screws when disassembling and reassembling the computer. Below, you can watch a video on installing a hard drive instead of a DVD drive in a laptop and MacBook.

    SSD drive (solid state drive) is increasingly being considered by users as a replacement for a laptop hard drive or as an addition to it. However, the laptop's limited internal space makes installation a challenge. One way to overcome the lack of space is to install an SSD instead of a DVD drive.

    Why is this needed and how does it work?

    Many users view the DVD drive as an outdated and unnecessary part. Therefore, it is quite natural to want to remove it from the laptop and use the free space more rationally.

    One possible option is to replace the DVD drive with a solid-state drive using special “sleds”. By installing it in a laptop computer, the owner receives significant productivity gain. Thanks to the higher speed of information exchange, the operating system, programs and games installed on the disk load 4-5 times faster. At the same time, the laptop becomes less sensitive to shocks and vibrations. Solid state drives have low power consumption, which increases battery life.

    What you need for installation

    Before installing an SSD into a laptop, it should be recalled that the manipulations performed are related to access to laptop internals. This may damage warranty stickers and seals, which will void the warranty. Therefore, if the warranty period has not expired, this upgrade is not recommended.

    To install a hard drive instead of a disk drive in a laptop, you will need:

    Which adapter should you choose?

    First of all, you need to measure thicknessDVDdrive. Drives are available in thicknesses of 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm.

    It is necessary to establish what interface for connecting equipped with a disk drive: IDE or SATA.

    An adapter for a 2.5-inch drive of the required thickness and with the required connector for connection is purchased. Adapters with a SATA interface are much more common, so if a DVD drive has an IDE connector, it is sometimes easier to buy an IDE/SATA adapter than to look for the required adapter.

    Installation in a laptop

    Laptop designs are varied. For some models, to achieve the result, it is enough to unscrew a couple of screws on the cover of a small compartment; for others, you have to remove the entire back cover, and sometimes the keyboard. However, the installation and connection sequence described in the proposed instructions is common for all laptops.

    SSD instead of HDD

    We will describe replacing HDD with SDD with interfaceSATA. It is usually carried out when a hard drive malfunctions or as one of the measures to increase operating speed.

    Replacing a hard drive with an IDE interface will not be considered, due to the fact that it requires an individual approach for each model.

    The procedure for connecting an SSD drive to a laptop is as follows:

    Installing M.2 SSD

    Another way to increase the amount of internal memory and speed up the system is to install a solid-state SSD M.2 drive. It is a further development of SSD technology, M.2 drive differs in smaller sizes and lower power consumption.

    However, you should take into account the lack of the necessary connector for its installation on motherboards released before 2013. M.2 drives are produced several sizes. Before purchasing, you need to find out the right size by studying the technical specifications of the laptop, or by first disassembling it.

    The following algorithm should be followed:


    Installing an SSD instead of a DVD drive using an adapter

    If you need to replace a laptop drive with a hard drive using an adapter, you need to proceed according to the following scheme:

    • screws are unscrewed back cover fastenings;
    • back the cover is removable;
    • Before removing the drive, unscrew it mounting screw;
    • drive is extracted;
    • the bar is unscrewed with hole for mounting screw;
    • bar installed on adapter;
    • SSD plugs into adapter;
    • secured with screws from the adapter kit;
    • adapter inserted into laptop instead of a disk drive;
    • is fixed;
    • is installed back cover.

    Often, with such a replacement, a solid-state drive is installed in place of the HDD, which in turn is installed using an adapter instead of a DVD drive. This is done if, for example, the HDD interface is faster (SATA3) than the drive (SATA2), which provides the solid-state drive with even greater operating speed.

    In the BIOS in the section disk device configurations you need to select the SATA port to which the solid-state drive is connected. You need to install in the menu AHCI mode, allowing you to fully realize its potential in terms of speed of information exchange.

    Hello friends! We receive many letters on our website asking us to describe how to replace a DVD drive with additional HDD or SSD in a laptop, which is what we will do in today’s article. For readers who do not quite understand what we are talking about, I will briefly explain.

    Now in computer stores and andOnline computer and digital equipment supermarkets sell special adapters. SlimDVD -> 2.5 at a price of 1200-1300 rubles.The laptop's hard drive is installed into the adapter itself, then the adapter is inserted into the laptop instead of the optical drive, and an SSD solid-state drive is installed in place of the laptop's HDD. As a result, you have two hard drives in your laptop. You install the operating system on the SSD(more advanced users can simply transfer Windows from HDD to SSD), and use the laptop hard drive to store files. In my opinion, it is a very good idea to remove the drive and install an HDD instead, since if you ask you when you last used the drive, you won’t even remember.

    Toshiba laptop hard drive in a special Espada SS95 adapter

    All your questions on this topic:

    1. Is it possible to replace a DVD-ROM (disk drive) with an additional SSD on your own, without resorting to a service, using a special adapter? Isn’t this too difficult?

    2. Will an SSD drive installed instead of a drive be visible in the BIOS and is it possible to install an operating system on it?

    3. Is it better to install a regular laptop HDD in this adapter, and install an SSD solid-state drive instead of the HDD? If so, how in this case can you transfer the Windows 7, 8.1 operating system to an SSD from a regular laptop HDD?

    To install an SSD drive in a laptop instead of a disk drive, you don’t need to be a computer wizard, because you don’t have to disassemble the entire laptop, you just need to remove the disk drive and hard drive, but still to the point needs to be taken into accountin all seriousness, workcarefully and slowly.

    Friends, this article is provided for your information and if your laptop is still under warranty, then after such a replacement you will naturally lose this warranty. If you are not confident in yourself, make such a replacement in the service, but still read the article first to decide what exactly you will install in such an adapter - a regular laptop HDD or an SSD, I recommend HDD, and install the SSD in the standard location of the hard drive laptop.

    Get ready for the fact that in most cases not everything will go smoothly (I deliberately chose a difficult example so that you know some of the pitfalls), since such DVD -> HDD adapters are not officially made by any laptop manufacturing company, but despite this, a large Some of these Chinese devices work great.

    • Note: First of all, remove the battery from the laptop; if it is impossible to remove it, then be sure to disconnect it from the motherboard; this should always be done when disassembling the laptop. By doing this you will insure yourself and your laptop from possible troubles. When working, do not touch the components located on the laptop motherboard with your hands or a screwdriver.

    Select and buy an adapter for installing an HDD instead of a disk drive on a laptop

    One of my friends bought this Espada SS95 9.5 mm SATA adapter for 1200 rubles


    and asked me to replace the DVD-ROM with an HDD, but did not take into account the fact that there are two types of drives in laptops: a regular drive 12.7 mm high and an ultra thin drive from 9.5 mm. My friend’s laptop is not new and has a 12.7 mm drive, but despite this, the 9.5 mm adapter was still installed and sits firmly in its place.

    Still, I advise you to buy an adapter the size of your drive and there will be fewer problems with installation.

    When choosing an adapter for installing an HDD instead of a disk drive on a laptop, keep in mind that some adapters come with special “ears” and such an adapter can be easily removed back.

    Removing the laptop drive

    Friends, articles have already been written and are almost ready on how to make such a replacement on HP, Toshiba, ASUS laptops, and we will start with SONY.

    Turn off our laptop and turn it upside down.

    Disconnecting the battery

    If the battery is not removable, then be sure to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard!

    Disconnecting the DVD-ROM

    Don't rush to disassemble your entire laptop! To disconnect the disk drive on a laptop, you usually do not need to remove the bottom cover of the laptop or, even worse, disassemble the entire laptop, but only need to unscrew two screws. If you have never done this, type in a search engine the request - How to remove a disk drive from (hereinafter referred to as your laptop model).

    Disconnecting the laptop hard drive

    In the case of a SONY laptop there are no problems at all, we unscrew two screws and remove the cover and here is our hard drive. Unscrew two more screws

    And carefully pull the silicone tab, the HDD is removed from its place.

    Installing a laptop hard drive into the Espada SS95 adapter

    In my opinion, we need to install a laptop hard drive in this adapter, and in the rightful place of the HDD we will install an SSD solid-state drive, onto which we will install or transfer the operating system. This needs to be done because the SATA port of the drive (up to 1.5 Gb/s) is often slower than the SATA port (6 Gb/s) of the hard drive.

    Windows on an SSD will run much faster than it would on a regular HDD. Almost all laptop HDDs have a 2.5 form factor, just like SSDs, so an SSD will fit perfectly in place of the HDD.

    The laptop hard drive is located in special “slides” and is attached to them with four screws; unscrew them and release the HDD.

    P adapter Espada SS95

    Now, friends, the time has come for our adapter. We have it in this box,

    In addition to the adapter itself, the plastic packaging contains a small screwdriver, a bag of screws, a plastic blanking panel and a spacer.

    We take out the adapter

    First, you need to remove the special fasteners from the drive and attach them to our adapter.

    Please note. The optical drive is located on top, and our adapter is located on the bottom. This mount on the drive must be removed and attached with the same two screws to the adapter. Using this mount, the adapter will be attached to the laptop body.

    We install the laptop hard drive into the adapter and carefully insert it into the SATA connector.

    Then we install the “spacer” in the adapter.

    The hard drive in the adapter is secured not only with the help of a spacer. Turn the adapter over and tighten the screw securing the hard drive in the adapter.

    On the other side of the adapter there is also a screw, only it is somewhat “recessed” in its place; we screw it in using a thin screwdriver.

    Now remove another mount from the drive

    and attach it to the adapter.

    We put a plug on the adapter

    We install the adapter in the laptop in place of the drive.

    We attach the sleds remaining from the laptop hard drive to the solid-state drive

    and install the SSD in place of the HDD and secure it to the laptop case with two screws.

    Close the hard drive bay with a cover and secure it with screws. We also attach the adapter to the laptop body with two screws. We put the battery in place.

    Side view of our laptop.

    Installing Windows 8.1 on SSD

    We enter the BIOS and see only one 120 GB SSD solid state drive; a regular laptop HDD connected via an adapter is not seen by the BIOS. This sometimes happens on various laptops, but nevertheless, if you install an operating system on the SSD, then the space of the HDD connected via an adapter will be available.

    The Windows 8.1 installer still sees both drives: Disk 0 (SSD) and Disk 1 (HDD).

    We install the Windows 8.1 operating system on the SSD.

    We go to Disk Management and see our SSD (120 GB capacity) with Windows 8.1 installed and a regular HDD (320 GB capacity) with Windows 7 installed.

    What happens if you leave one adapter in your laptop without an SSD?

    You see for yourself, there are no defined hard drive models in the BIOS,

    Conclusion:

    Let’s say you are happy with everything in your laptop, then you definitely shouldn’t indulge in such experiments, it’s another matter if you are an enthusiast and want to get the most out of your laptop, then definitely, our article is for you!

    (early 2011) at home.

    There is a crisis outside, and dreams of buying a new Macbook are dissipating like smoke. In these harsh times, when a kilogram of ordinary cucumbers costs as much as a kilogram of Israeli apples, it’s time to take out a screwdriver and update your faithful aluminum comrade with your own hands.

    If you don’t have a screwdriver, hands, or lack the courage, please turn to the professionals of modding and repair. Trusted professionals live in the company ModMac, who, with unwavering hands, will mercilessly disassemble any gadget, repair it and put it back together without any unnecessary remaining parts.

    On a winter Saturday morning, from the pattern of clouds in the sky, I realized it was time! Having made a backup, my MacBook Pro and I went to workshop for rejuvenation surgery. The plans included replacing the original HDD cable with a new one, as well as replacing the optical drive with a super-fast SSD drive using a special Optibay tray.

    Few people know, but if you install an SSD drive instead of the native HDD, and install the native HDD as a second hard drive instead of a CD drive, then in this situation the system will work a little slower. It’s better to plug the SSD drive in place of the optical drive, and leave the original HDD in its place. Productivity will be higher.

    Upon arrival at the place, my laptop immediately passed into the hands of the specialist, and I got the small role of an impassive extra who recorded every movement of the specialist’s hands on camera.

    Preparation

    So, the MacBook Pro sat on the table, turned upside down, revealing its defenseless belly to our eyes. With deft movements of a Phillips screwdriver, 10 screws were unscrewed along the perimeter of the back cover. And then, without much effort, the lid was removed and carefully set aside.

    Once again, I marveled at the ergonomic arrangement of all the components inside the brainchild of Steve Jobs. How fascinating it is that all the filling fits together!

    The first stage has been successfully completed, we move on to the next level.

    Replacing the HDD cable

    In my MacBook, the hard drive is very easy to remove. In some models, for example, to remove the HDD you must first remove the battery, but this is not our case. So, what needs to be done, point by point:

    1) Disconnect the cable leading from the battery to the board;

    2) unscrew two screws and pull out the clamping bar;

    3) gently pull the hard drive by the special tab and use your fingers (a mediator, a special plastic spatula) to disconnect the cable from the hard drive.

    The hard drive cable is very fragile; tugging, tearing or twisting it strongly is not recommended.

    Why do you need to change the cable to a new one: sometimes (rarely, but still) after replacing an ordinary HDD with an SSD, the MacBook disk begins to behave strangely. It seems that disk utility sees the new SSD, formats it and does not find any errors; The operating system is downloading, but all installation attempts are interrupted by a gray screen with a blinking folder icon or question mark.

    In this case, replacing the hard drive cable helps. The operation is very delicate and requires confident movements and some skill in such actions. Here's how to replace the HDD cable:

    1) Carefully disconnect the cable connector from the board, unscrew the two screws that secure the cable in the case and the two screws that secure the black strip on the front inner wall of the case.

    Using your fingers, carefully pull out the black strip to which the HDD cable is glued and you will be horrified by the miniature size of the connector, which must be carefully removed.

    At this stage you need to gather all your concentration and use tweezers to disconnect the connector from the HDD cable. You can’t swear at your mother, it’s advisable to breathe every other time.

    After this dangerous procedure, you can exhale and relax, the HDD cable has been completely removed.

    So, at this stage we have removed the original hard drive and completely disconnected its cable. To install a new cable, all the above steps must be repeated in reverse order. Again, the hardest part is connecting the small connector to the connector of the new HDD cable.

    Replacing an optical drive with an SSD drive

    Carefully disconnect the cable responsible for Airport/Bluetooth and the camera cable from the board. These cables (like most others) are quite fragile and breakable.

    Then carefully remove the cable around the perimeter of the CD drive and disconnect the antenna connector.

    The easiest thing left is to unscrew the three screws holding the optical drive, carefully remove it, and disconnect the cable connector. That's it, half the job is done, now you need to insert an SSD drive into the resulting void.

    SSD and Optibay

    Everything is simple here. Take an Optibay tray, insert a brand new SSD drive into it, tighten two fixing screws on the side, insert a short cable from the CD drive into the tray, which was removed in the previous step, and insert the entire resulting structure into place. Finally, repeat all the above-described manipulations to remove the drive in reverse order.

    At the very end, the main thing is not to forget to connect back the battery cable, which was disconnected at the very beginning of this instruction article.

    Note to the hostess

    After “upgrading” the MacBook master from ModMac can set up something like Fusion Drive.

    Fusion Drive is a technology that combines a conventional hard drive (HDD) and a solid state drive (SSD) with 128 GB of flash memory into a single logical volume. Mac OS X automatically manages its contents, so frequently used files such as applications, documents, photos (and so on) are dynamically moved to flash memory for faster access. For example, if a program is used frequently, it will automatically be moved to the SSD drive to speed up access to it. As a result, startup times are reduced, and as the system accumulates data about the computer's usage profile, program launch and file access speeds up.
    – Wikipedia

    Through clever manipulations with terminal commands, the guys from ModMac can configure a MacBook so that the system will see one shared disk with a capacity of 768 gigs (total capacity of SSD and HDD drives) as if it were one SSD drive.

    Productivity increases, nerves are protected, and the owner is happy. I highly recommend it. The only caveat is that you need to avoid emergency shutdowns while using the laptop; Fusion Drive may “crumble” and you will have to restore all the information again ( so you should always remember about backup!).

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