Can I install a new SSD?

[Mashimaro7]

I got a ROG Strix G G531 GL531GT? I believe about 3 years ago. It's the one with the 8gb RAM, 512 SSD, I7 9750H, Windows 11. I added an extra 16gb of RAM as well as a 1TB drive, which i bought in Vietnam and is hot garbage, my computer gets slowed down insanely whenever i'm installing to it lol...

I just opened it up today, was unable to replug the connectors for the lights so i broke those lol, didn't wanna touch anything else so i closed it up. But i couldn't really see any slots for the SSD, i saw where I THINK the SSD was installed but again, i didn't want to open it further and ruin anything else lol. I might just have to take it in to Best Buy or something(for the record, i'm in Canada now) and get someone to install a new SSD, unless it's fairly risk free...

I also wonder if anyone knows why my HDD is complete garbage? lol, just checked it on my Device manager, i believe it's this one, https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HDWL110XZSTA-Laptop-Internal-Height/dp/B07CSDQ5RX .That's the reason i want a new SSD, 512gb is not much to work with, i'm a programmer and a good 300-500gb goes into work stuff, most of which is on the garbage HDD lol

[Anbby_ROG · Accepted solution]

Hi @Mashimaro7 ,

Regarding SSD expansion,the GL531GT comes with one SSD slot . 
The slot supports up to 1TB, with specifications for M.2 2280 NVME .

Here are the brand models that we have tested for your reference. Thank you.
SSD P3X4 1TB M2 2280 NVME_INT/SSDPEKNW010T8

Please note that we conduct stability and compatibility tests based on the recommended specifications for laptop upgrades. If you encounter compatibility issues when installing components beyond the suggested specifications, we recommend testing with the recommended specifications for optimal performance. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

[Mashimaro7]

Dang, only one slot for an SSD? A 1tb would be nice, but it's not too easy as my OS is installed on the SSD, not sure if i can get someone to swap all the data over to a new one. I might just get a new one when i have the budget...