Can I install an Intenral SSD in a HP Touchsmart 300-1210uk

[MDL501]

I was about to order an SSD to install in a HP Touchsmart 300-1210uk, however when I went to crucial to make the order, it says "Your computer does not support an internal SSD" & I was wondering if this was a mistake. Surely I just need a 2.5" SATA SSD and an adapter kit for 3,5"

Mr Memory is advertising Kingston SSD with Upgrade kit for this model...who should I believe?

[Grzwacz]

Greetings,

Welcome to the forum.

I am not a HP employee.

Your motherboard supports SATA. Crucial must have messed up.

You will probably need a 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch adapter.

Regards

[MDL501]

Thanks for a quick response....so if I ordered this together with a SATA SSD I should be good to go & wouldn't need anything else for the install?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00F3QFKNS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_8LHUDb7824EAZ

Thanks again

[Grzwacz]

Hi MDL501,

The adapter looks good.

You would have to copy or clone the existing operating system from the current HDD to the new SATA SSD.

I use Macrium Reflect free to do this.

(Link) to tips on using Macrium Reflect to clone a HDD to a SSD.

Regards