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Inspiron 5400 AIO, SSD as second drive?
I have a new Inspiron 5000 AIO, 512GB SSD boot drive, 16MB ram, on processor video. I want to add a second drive. Can the second drive be digital? I don't see it as an option; plenty of HDD, but no SSD. I can't find any information on this. I'd go to Dell Support but they won't accommodate me unless I have the data (Tag No., etc.) of the computer, which I don't have memorized.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Yes, if your OS Drive is encrypted disabling secureboot is recommended.
Any hardware change can trigger windows bit locker.
If your hard drive is not Encrypted and it won't matter, as it can be toggled after installing the parts too.
Open DISK management and C Drive will show ,Encrypted or nothing

Hi,
I want also to add a second drive in my inspiron 5400 AIO. I have already a M2 in it and I want to add a SSD also, because I have the sata connection for it. My issue is that I don't have the bracket for it (SSD support). I tried with many others but are not compatible. Does anyone have any referance about it or from where I can buy one? Thanks in advance.
ChrisOP2373
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Posted February 23rd, 2022 11:00
Same here. I ended up just installing the ssd without the bracket and hoping it doesn't fall out.
Kendrick67
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Posted July 2nd, 2022 08:00
There are two small brackets already waiting for you on the inside of the computer. With the back off you can find them on the upper left side clipped into the frame. You'll need four m3 screws to connect them to your SSD and then another two to secure them in place on the internal frame.

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Posted August 2nd, 2021 08:00
Per the Crucial site here, the second drive can be a 2.5" SSD up to 2 TB.
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