SSD Install on GT70 20C-408US

I've looked everywhere and can't find info on what I can and can't do with HDD and SSD. The GT70 20C-408US comes with a 1TB 7200 rpm HDD. This is the limiting factor for games. I'm trying to determine if I can install an additional SSD to support games, or if I can only support one drive.
Thank you for any assistance!

Just bought my GT70 2Oc-408US the other day; called MSI technical support, asked them about replacing the HDD with a SSD and if it would void any warranty. The Agent for MSI assured me that the Warranty would stay intact, and then directed me to a MSI website which had instructional videos on replacing the HDD. Watched the video, replacement instructions were straight forward. I had pre-ghosted the SSD, so the replacement went very smooth.
Ran the Windows Experience Index [Windows 7 OS], came up as 7.7; I am happy!!!

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Quote from: MrBungle on 08-September-14, 20:46:04
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