I would like to replace my 250G hard drive with a 1TB - is this possible

[ALIENUK]

my 250g hard is way too full despite extensive space saving measures like storing files on OneDrive only and moving larger files to SSD drives. I would like to replace my HDD with a 1TB HDD or SSD - is this possible ??

[banhien · Accepted solution]

@ALIENUK 

Its specs

          https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05367112

It has TWO physical drives

256 GB 3D TLC Solid State

• Size: 256 GB
• Interface: SATA
• Type: 3D TLC Solid State
• Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

1 TB

• Size: 1 TB
• Interface: SATA
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

but if you wish you can upgrade 256GB to 1TB or 2TB using same SATA SSD (which is a standard 2.5" SSD as on notebooks) .

Regards

[ALIENUK]

That is great news, thanks so much for your response. Sorry but now I need to be 100% sure...............so I can replace the 256k main hard drive with 1TB or 2TB SSD? if so is there a specific manufacturer/model you recommend  (any of these for instance?? https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=1tb+tlc+sata+ssd)  and are there any posted instructions for installation? - thanks again for your help and advice

[banhien]

@ALIENUK 

As indicated above, it IS 2.5" SSD, you can replace it with 1TB or 2TB 2.5" SSD which is a standard 2.5" (6.35cm) SSD for notebooks (note, it is NOT an M.2 format).

Quick and easy (in terms of firmware): Device Manager will tell you its brand and model, you can buy same band with larger capacity.

Regards.

[ALIENUK]

many thanks - great support and advice

[ALIENUK]

hello again Benhien - i purchased the Samsung SAMSUNG 870 QVO SATA III 2.5" SSD 2TB but when plugged into USB 3 port my PC will not recognize. I have tried all different USB ports and even tried diskmgmt.msc but nothing will recognize - any ideas????

thanks

[banhien]

@ALIENUK 

How do you connect them, you need a right adapter for USB to SATA

Regards.

[ALIENUK]

i connected them using a new "StarTech.com USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP External HDD/SSD Storage Converter" that I purchased with new Samsung SSD drive. I also have existing outboard Sandisk SSD drive with USB2/SATA connector which i swapped over just to prove the new connector was OK. The Sandisk works great with either cable but the new SAmsung disk is not recognized at all. 

thanks in advance

[ALIENUK]

I forgot to mention i also downloaded Samsung Magician software and that also does not recognize the new drive

[banhien]

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@ALIENUK wrote:

i connected them using a new "StarTech.com USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP External HDD/SSD Storage Converter"

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@ALIENUK 

Please use native USB 3.0 to SATA adapter, hope this helps

Regards.