Installing an SSD

[nhatminh2h]

Hi,
I'd like  to install either an SSD or an mSata/m2 into my PCie slot (if I have one).The SSD would replace my HDD, which might go into a caddy to replace my CD-drive.

So I want to confirm from the experts that does my computer have a free PCie slot that supports the mSata and/or m.2 SSD ? And if it does, is that slot SATA II or III ? Is there any chance that installing these won't void my warranty ?

And finally, how does the 3 options compare to eachother ?

SSD route :

-Pros :

+Availability (I have got a 240GB 2.5" SSD already)(Not that big of a pro)

-Cons:

+More work

+Definitely void my warranty (I got the laptop last month)

+Sacrificing 1TB data space down to 240GB.

mSATA/m.2 route :

-Pros:

+Less work

+Not sacrificing data space

-Cons:

+Might not be as stable/fast/...

I honestly do not know much about these kind of things, I just read some article that gave me the idea as something to do as spring starts. Please do correct me if I got anything wrong. 

Thanks,

Minh

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

From its Maintenance and Service Guide, it has M.2 SATA slot with the following available configuration:

• Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses
  7 mm/9.5 mm share the same bracket
  Accelerometer / HDD protection supportSingle HDD configurations:
  2-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
  1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
  500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mmHybrid HDD configurations:
  1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm SSHD w/8GB NAND
  500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm SSHD w/8GB NANDM.2 SATA-3 (NGFF):
  SSD, 256GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
  SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
  SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, Value DRAM-lessOptical

Source:  http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-15-Notebook/8610971/model/9044510/manuals

They are all SATA III (or 3).

Definitely you can't do yourseld bacuse this is the work for Authorized Service Provider parts

Regards.