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G2 HP ZBook 17
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

in my HP ZBook 17 G2 i want create some backup to prevent eventual malfunction

the idea was to add a backup disk, theres 2 free slots but im not sure what kid of disk ive to buy

The idea is to use it just to backup so probably doesnt need any SSD, but im not an expert

So were i can find the exact tipology of disk that fits in my notebook?

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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

See p. 44

 

It would seem the laptop is running the OS from a solid state drive mSATA type or there would not be two open bays for full 2.5 inch wide SATA hard drive. 

 

For pure storage, what you need is a 2.5 inch wide 7mm or 9.5 mm thick SATA laptop drive like this:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Mobile-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00C9TEBJQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461856475&sr...

 

That is 1 TB of storage for $60. Also, if you do not have it already you need the hard drive caddy/sled kit to hold the drive in the bay:

 

Quoting the Manual:

 

The hard drive bracket, cover, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 734280-001.

 

http://www.amazon.com/HP-734280-001-Hard-drive-hardware/dp/B00FYLN13I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461856...

 

The OS will continue to run from the SSD and when you install a blank drive you can initialize it and format it in disk management and have a place for a lot of storage. 2 TB drives are available if you need even more space. Theoretically you could install 2 x 2 TB and have 4 TB of storage. You can make a partition on one of these drives and set up Windows backup/file history to make an image with a system backup at regular time intervals so if the mSSD goes bad you pop in a new one and recover the laptop to exactly the state it was in when last backed up. The rest of the add-in drives you can use for working storage. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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HP Recommended

Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

See p. 44

 

It would seem the laptop is running the OS from a solid state drive mSATA type or there would not be two open bays for full 2.5 inch wide SATA hard drive. 

 

For pure storage, what you need is a 2.5 inch wide 7mm or 9.5 mm thick SATA laptop drive like this:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Mobile-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00C9TEBJQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461856475&sr...

 

That is 1 TB of storage for $60. Also, if you do not have it already you need the hard drive caddy/sled kit to hold the drive in the bay:

 

Quoting the Manual:

 

The hard drive bracket, cover, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 734280-001.

 

http://www.amazon.com/HP-734280-001-Hard-drive-hardware/dp/B00FYLN13I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461856...

 

The OS will continue to run from the SSD and when you install a blank drive you can initialize it and format it in disk management and have a place for a lot of storage. 2 TB drives are available if you need even more space. Theoretically you could install 2 x 2 TB and have 4 TB of storage. You can make a partition on one of these drives and set up Windows backup/file history to make an image with a system backup at regular time intervals so if the mSSD goes bad you pop in a new one and recover the laptop to exactly the state it was in when last backed up. The rest of the add-in drives you can use for working storage. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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