SSD m.2 installation

[AnatoliyOst]

What is the maximum thickness of SSD m.2, which I can install in HP Pavilion 5HA26EA? Double-sided (with memory chips on both sides) ssd can be installed? For example a-data xpg sx8200 pro 256gb asx8200pnp-256gt-c.

[A4Apollo]

Hi! @AnatoliyOst,

Yes, the laptop is compatible with M.2 SSD's. However, the product has been tested and trialled only with the following parts below. If you are replacing a part with a non - HP part we cannot guarantee the functionality.

There is One M.2 slot for solid-state drives.

Socket space in the system board can limit the M.2 size: Some notebooks can support an M.2 for caching purposes, but offer a small space that will accommodate only a 2242 M.2 SSD (2230 M.2 SSDs are smaller still but not needed in most cases where 2242 M.2 SSDs will fit). 

For certain embedded applications where space is limited, the M.2 specifications provide for different thicknesses of M.2 SSDs – 3 different single-sided versions (S1, S2 and S3) and 5 dual-sided versions (D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5). Some platforms may have specific requirements due to limited space below their M.2 connector.

I have checked the specifications of your laptop and found few supported M.2 SSD and part numbers for your PC.

Support for M.2 SATA/PCIe solid-state drive (select products only)

One M.2 slot for solid-state drive
One M.2 slot for WLAN

Solid-state drive (2280 M.2):
512 GB, PCIe L25329-001
512 GB, PCIe, TLC L56705-001
256 GB, SATA-3, TLC L25327-001
256 GB, PCIe L25328-001
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC L25326-001

Refer the laptop user guide to know more information. Click Here

Note: Refer to page 21 for more information.

You can purchase the parts from HP parts store using this link. Click Here

Hope to this answers your query!

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