Hard Drive upgrade to SSD

[Omihurst]

My computer doesn’t Boot the Hard Drive is bad computer shows blue square screen f3 and quick hard drive scan says no access, I need a drop in SSD recommended compatibility type for envy 700-230

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I recommend this model SSD in a storage capacity that meets your needs and budget.

I posted the link to the 1 TB model:

Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s,...

Since a SSD is 2.5" and the hard drive is 3.5", you will need a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter to mount the SSD where the hard drive is now.

I use this model because it is the same size as a 3.5" drive, and you secure the SSD inside the enclosure.

Amazon.com: ORICO 2.5 SSD SATA to 3.5 Hard Drive Adapter Internal Drive Bay Converter Mounting Brack...

If you don't have installation media to reinstall W8.1, it is no longer available for download, so you would have to order a W8.1 recovery kit from this vendor which is the only place I know of where you can get a recovery kit nowadays.

Computer Surgeons - Windows 8.1 64 Bit (14AM1RRA601) Recovery Kit F5T45AV For HP ENVY Desktop PC Mod...