What type of Hard Drive I have

[Bill260020]

What type (sata1, Sata 2, Sata 3) HDD do I have in my PC. Please explain the differences. Wondering if I can add a solid state drive?  TNX!!

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the parts list for your PC.

https://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=V8P15AA

HP supplied it with a SATA 3 hard drive, so the hard drive controller would be SATA 3.

SATA 1 = 1.5 GB/S data transfer speed.

SATA 2 = 3.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

SATA 3 = 6.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

You cannot add a SSD to the PC in addition to the hard drive, but you can replace the 3.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD, however, you will need to buy a 3.5" to 2.5' drive adapter so the SSD can fit in the 3.5" drive bay.

Below is the link to the service manual.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05149586

[Bill260020]

Thank you so much Paul. You answered my question and more. I really appreciate it. God Bless and stay well.

Bill260020

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

God Bless you too, and stay safe!

Paul