-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
- HP Community
- Desktops
- Desktop Hardware and Upgrade Questions
- I upgrade the HDD in my Touchsmart IQ500 to a SSD ?

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question
05-16-2019 03:33 AM
All
Can i upgrade the HDD to a SSD as the PC is getting slower by the day ?
Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks
Gary
Solved! Go to Solution.
Accepted Solutions
05-17-2019 09:39 AM
Thank you for reaching out to the HP Support community!
Yes, you can use the SSD instead of the HDD. But the form factor(physical size and shape) should match and fit the PC.
Refer to this document for replacing the Hard drive.
Let me know if this information helps.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping.
ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee
05-17-2019 09:39 AM
Thank you for reaching out to the HP Support community!
Yes, you can use the SSD instead of the HDD. But the form factor(physical size and shape) should match and fit the PC.
Refer to this document for replacing the Hard drive.
Let me know if this information helps.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping.
ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee
05-22-2019 06:50 AM
Glad to know that the issue is fixed.
Please feel free to reach us back if you need any further assistance.
Cheers!
ATHARVA_GP
I am an HP Employee