HP Folio 9470m mSata as second storage

[lrahardj]

Hello,

mSata as second hard drive for HP Folio 9470m:

I currently have HP Folio 9470m that has 180GB SSD, there is an empty slot for mSata drive. I am running out of disk space, can I simply purchase mSata drive, install, and perhaps configure the BIOS to enable the second mSata drive functioning as second drive (mentioned in this Anantech article below)?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6852/hp-elitebook-folio-9470m-ultrabook-review-ultrabooks-in-enterpris...

Which part to purchase?

If this is possible, does it have to be a specific mSata as indicated in the service manual? May I simply purchase mSata out in the Amazon that has more or less same spec such as:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX200-250GB-mSATA-Internal/dp/B00RQA6LFA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Thank you so much for HP Support,

Len

[CuiZinieR]

Hi,

I'm exactly in the same situation: my HP Folio 9470m has a 180 GB SSD and the mSATA slot is empty. I was wondering whether it was possible to add a mSATA SSD to this slot in order to add storage space. If yes, will it be seen in Windows as a normal drive or does it require a specific configuration?

If using mSATA to add storage is possible, is it possible to use a mSATA drive from another brand than the parts specified by HP in the Service and Maintenance manual? I was thinking, for instance, about purchasing the Kingston mS200 120 GB on JD.com.

An answer on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

[lrahardj]

Hello,

I ended up using an mSATA MX200 500GB by Crucial (Micron), it seems to have better spec and more efficient. 5 min to install. Most important, it work for my Folio 9470m. You can google it.

Cheers

[CuiZinieR]

Hi,

Thanks a lot for your feedback. You convinced me to buy a mSATA SSD to add storage to my laptop. After you installed your mSATA SSD, did Windows recognize the drive automatically or did you have to do something?

[CuiZinieR]

Hi,

I just wanted to share my experience.

I purchased and successfully installed a Kingston SMS200S3-120G mSATA SSD in my laptop.  As all mSATA options were already enabled in the BIOS, I didn't have to change anything in it and Windows automatically recognized the drive in Computer Management. I just had to format it in NTFS (normal procedure for every new drive) and it was recognized as a storage drive. Please, see the associated snapshots.

Note that the SSD didn't come with any screw and you actually need 2 tiny one to screw it on the motherboard.

The conclusion is that you don't need any official HP part to add a mSATA SSD in your laptop contrary to what the laptop manual may say. I bet it works for any other brand.