using ssd

[muntasir05]

can i install and use SSD in my

HP 280 G3 Microtower PC/ HP DESKTOP PRO PCI MT...???

[BeemerBiker]

According to this spec you have an M.2 expansion slot but the fine print does not say if it is for reserved for WiFi or can be used for storage.

Here is another spec for 280 G3 which indicates you got a pair with one for Wi-Fi the other for storage.  

I cannot tell which G3 you got unlike a real HP techie but can make a recommendation.

If empty, then you can add an inexpensive M.2 like 256gb or less and install a tool like PrimoCache which can speedup all your hard drives including booting speed of windows.

Alternately, you can add a 1TB and clone your existing C drive to it then pull the original C drive and set it aside for  a while to make sure the M.2 does not have a startup failure problem.  If all works OK then reformat the old drive and stick it back in.

If not empty you are probably booting Windows from it already.

[Prométhée · Accepted solution]

Hi

if it is the microtower format:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-280-g3-microtower-pc/16110356

HP 280 G3, 290 G1 Microtower Business PC Specifications

SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)

(1) M.2 for WLAN

that' s  all

Bays	(1) 8.89 cm (3.5 in) Hard Disc Drive (HDD) (1) 8.89 cm (3.5 in)/6.35 cm (2.5 in) Hard Disc Drive (HDD) bay (no bracket required) (1) 0.9 cm (0.35 in) Optical Disc Drive (ODD) (1) SD Card reader (optional)

 Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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