There is a thread on the forum where this is discussed which I will post a link
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/M-2-SSD-specs-upgrade/td-p/7918...
However, there are some questions about what has been posted.
First it is not clear what type of SSD is under consideration. Is it a SSD meant to replace the hard drive or a M.2 drive?
2) In order to get the BIOS screen on the newer HP models, here is the procedure
Start tapping the Esc key BEFORE starting the PC and then press the start button.
Keep tapping the Esc key until a popup menu shows. Then pick the setup menu F10
The new SSD should show up in that choice of drives to boot from. It may have to have the Windows installed in order to be seen, however.
3) you cannot just copy the partitions from the hard drive to the SSD, there needs to be a process called "cloning" to make an exact copy of the old drive to the SSD. Many SSD drive manufacturers offer cloning software to do that.
Please explain in more detail the make and model of the SSD being considered.
I'm not an HP employee.
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