Add additional HDD to HP ENVY 6-1120sq

[AndreiRai]

I just bought an HP ENVY 6-1120sq which has an 128GB SSD on it. Is it possible to add an additional normal HDD drive to it?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

They really do not want you messing around in there....the Envy 6 Ultra is a closed system. However, it is configured to use a 2.5 inch wide but thin 7 mm "standard" hard drive and has a slot for a smaller (physical size) mSSD, which is what you have. Here is the Service Manual:

Manual

7 mm 500 gig hdd

Getting the mSSD and a regular hard drive to play nice together may not be too easy. In many systems the mSSD is used as a "cache" drive to speed up the main drive. In yours it is used as primary storage.

[AndreiRai]

In other words it will be better to use an external HDD. Right?

[Huffer]

Better, no. More feasible yes. If it is opened at all you lose the warranty. A 64 gig flash drive would make a big difference storage-wise and is easy to carry around.

[AndreiRai]

That flash drive will be slower than an external HDD?

[Huffer]

USB 3.0 flash drives are plenty fast but perhaps not as fast as an eSata external drive.