uPGRADE my hard drive

[MARVBERG]

My current SATA connected hard drive needs replaced due to constant whinning and slow

I want to go with a 500GB SSD internal drive but I am not sure of how the SSD drive will connect to the MB and what is available on the MB for expansion devives like the SSD 

[TheOldMan]

That model uses the Kaili2 motherboard, support page

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-phoenix-810-400-desktop-pc-series/7477706/model/7485498...

I do not see any mention of a M2 slot, so that means the SSD will need to use SATA.  If you wish the SSD to replace the main hard drive, it should be installed on the SATA port that the present hard drive is using.  Also assuming the present hard drive is still working and the Windows install is to your liking, you can clone the present hard drive to the SSD and then connect the SSD to the correct SATA port.

Some users are reporting problems in getting the system to recognize the new SSD but you can report back with any problems/concerns after making the SSD install.

[REO51ST]

@MARVBERG

When you remove the old HDD remove the 4 screws that are used to slide the drive into the HDD slot.

You will be able to use the same Power and Data cables.

HP ENVY Phoenix 810-400 Desktop PC series - 2. Service Procedure Videos

https://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=7477706&MEID=932EA3A5-DCC0-4F64-86D8-8CB14DF05D49

Click on Hard Drive.

REO

[MARVBERG]

Thank you very much for the information

I should have been a liile more desceiptive about where to connect

the research I have done indicates that a NVMe PCIe would be the best type connection for a nes SSD and I am not that familar with the mother board and therfore was not sure if my computer had that expansion port and if so what additional would I need to make the connection if anything

Thanks

[REO51ST · Accepted solution]

@MARVBERG

Sorry but there is a MSATA slot and a MiniCard slot.

No M.2 slot.

HP ENVY Phoenix 810-400 Desktop PC series - Motherboard - Kaili2 - Motherboard Viewer

https://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=7477706&MEID=3AD6703A-CFCA-4BAA-BBC9-B325E3156ADD

REO