Envy - Adding an Internal HD

[RequiredAlias]

This should be easy.   Envy TE01

Specs show 2 extra slots - 2 M.2; 1 PCIe x16; 1 PCIe x1

Have no idea what that means.  Can I add a 4TB internal HDD?

[resistencia]

Hi @RequiredAlias 

It has 2 M2 slots. However, one is for the M.2 NVMe drive and the other is for the Wi-Fi card. The motherboard has 2 outputs for SATA HDD drives.

[RequiredAlias]

OK, I broke open my tower to see if I remember how to do this.  I realize it's been 15+ years since I've broken one down, but, believe it or not, I see no HD.  NONE.  A couple of fans, a power box, RAM, and a DVD.  Where is the HD?

[resistencia]

As I mentioned, it does not have an HDD, it has an M.2 SSD, which is like a card.}

[RequiredAlias]

Sorry, I misread that post.  My goal now is to replace the SSD, or, at minimum, add a HD.  SSD for programs.  HD for data.  Which is easier?

[resistencia]

The easiest thing to do is to replace the current M.2 NVME drive with a larger one of 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or more. Adding a 2.5" HDD means purchasing a SATA cable. Then check that the power supply has an extra connector to supply power to the drive.

[RequiredAlias]

Very good.  Hope this is my last question.  Replacing a SSD.  Any instructions/videos how to do that?

[resistencia]

see this video

https://youtu.be/YwhioVR79SQ

[RequiredAlias]

Thanks.  I can find how to physically replace the SSD.  Can't find how to move data from old to new.

[resistencia · Accepted solution]

You should buy a USB adapter for M.2 NVE disks, put the new disk there, and then clone it with the software you can find on the internet or from the seller of M.2