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- Upgrading Desktop or Laptop to a SSD
A SSD, as the boot drive, is the least expensive way to increase system performance of a desktop or laptop. It is not as difficult as it may seem to do the upgrade. The best way that I have found is, leave the hard drive disk (HDD) installed as it came from the factory. Install cloning software on it. Connect the SSD to another SATA port on the motherboard or M.2 socket. Run the cloning software. It will ask for the Target Drive and that will be the SSD. Once the HDD has been cloned to the SSD you can go into the BIOS to change the Boot Order to the SSD and reboot. The system should boot to the SSD. Some manufacturer's provide the Migration software and other software to tweak the performance of the SSD once it is installed. The HDD can remain as storage.
If you are upgrading the M.2, SSD, to a larger M.2 you will most likely need a USB to SATA/NVMe adater.
Note: Make certain to have the BIOS set to AHCI. This will allow the SSD to function at peak performance.
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Can any SSD drive work as long as it is sata? I have a Pavilion Power Desktop PC Series.
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@miker1267, , welcome to the forum.
Personally, I prefer Samsung SSD's. They seem to work better with HP BIOS/UEFI's. Of course, it has to be a standard SSD, not a M.2, SSD.
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Thanks for your response. I am not very versed in the technical aspects of these things so one more question. I find a lot of 2.5 inch SSDs advertised but if I recall correctly my HP model needs a 3.5 inch. Do you know if this is correct?
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@miker1267, the SSD's are all 2.5". You have to buy an adapter to fit into a 3.5" drive bay. I personally own this adapter.
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MY MODEL NUMER IS HP-15-BS 180TX , I CAN UPDATE MY LAPTOP WD GREEN M.2 2280 SSD 240GB ..............?
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@BIMAN0042, I reviewed the specifications for the HP SSD's that are compatible with the motherboard and it appears that the WD GREEN M.2 2280 SSD 240GB should work fine.
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I have a Pavilion All-In-One Model 24-xa0036. The diamaster 84EE motherboard has SSD M.2 2280 socket. Will this work with a PCI NVMe SSD or a SATAIII SSD
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@MEChe69, I believe that you could use either the SATA or PCIe. However, PCIe is much faster. I recommend Samsung M.2, SSD's. There drives seem to work better with HP BIOS/UEFI. You can contact Samsung's Tech Support for help with choosing the best drive for your system.
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My desktop is an HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Desktop Mini, Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit, 16GB DDR4 with an HP 8055 Motherboard. It currently has a Samsung 240GB SD that is SATA. I recently was made aware of an HP PCIe 3.0 X4 Nvme 3D TLC NAND Internal Solid State Drive, model EX900 M.2 which, according to many reviews, is not only less expensive than a comparable Samsung but equal in performance. I would like to know if that HP SSD can reasonably and successfully be installed in my Desktop Mini.
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@chaloots, is your computer the 35W or the 65W? This may make a difference and I don't want to give you incorrect information.
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Dang it. I suspected there was a system spec detail that was missing.
It's the 35W Desktop Mini. Thanks.
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@chaloots, not a problem. Thank you for the additional information.
The HP PCIe 3.0 X4 Nvme 3D TLC NAND Internal Solid State Drive is M keyed (one slot on the drive). The picture of the M.2 in the Hardware Reference Guide for your computer, on Page 22, shows it as a B+M (SATA) key (two slots on the drive). If the picture is correct, it won't work. You can open the case to check the socket. There are instructions on removing the M.2 in the Guide that I provided.
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Chalk this one up to yet another detail I'd failed to notice when originally downloading that very same Hardware Reference Guide. I see now, and understand. Thank you very much for enlightening me, Old_geekster. It's much appreciated.
Now all that's left is to research what similar PCIe 3.0 X4 Nvme 3D TLC NAND M keyed Internal SSD drives of the two slot flavor the 35W Gs Desktop Mini will accommodate.
Once again, grazie!
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You are welcome, @chaloots! If you aren't familiar with upgrading a computer, it can be a bit confusing; especially where M.2, SSD's are concerned. I am still learning myself. Good luck!
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Confusing is almost putting it mildly. With this considered SSD upgrade in mind I went to Crucial, where the recommended PCIe M.2 option has but one slot, based on the results from both downloading/running their system scanner as well as entering the EliteDesk info. I should add that I hadn't seen a more finely tuned sort for 65W/35W.
At this point the best, surest way to proceed is to physically open the mini case and verify prior to purchase.
thanks once again, @Old_geekster!
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You are welcome, @chaloots! The best way to know what component to buy is, look inside of the case to see. Good luck!
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hi...If it this is for a laptop instead of desktop...how do i know what is the best/newest ssd hard drive most currently compatible with the board?is there a video to show how to accomplish this as diy.
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@Jstargazer, it is for desktops and laptops, as well. You can look at the specifications for your laptop in the https://support.hp.com/us-en. You will add your model or product number in the space provided. This will allow you to see the specifications for the laptop and the manuals. There are numerous guides online to help you with the install.
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I have a Hp all in one with a apulia hp 8446 motherboard. I would like to know what kind of M.2 SSD i can use for upgrading.
On the picture of this motherboard M.2 SSD connector looks like NVMe, but I am not sure.
Please let me know when I can get full board specification.
HP All-in-One 24-f0xx; 4PJ66EA#ABV
Thank you in advance.
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@Semenov, here are the M.2, SSD's, that are recommended by Crucial: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/hp-24-f0002ne-all-in-one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the M.2's. They don't state that they are NVMe. If it could use NVMe they would have them listed.
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I see where you said Samsung SSD's work better with HP's Bios. Is that possibly why since upgrading to a WD Model WDC WDS500G2B0C-00PXH0 M.2 SSD drive It takes my bios a full 35 seconds before it posts? Just a question in general. It was quick to boot before the upgrade. I have checked everything from the UEFI status to different settings in the bios. I bet I've been through 25 different solutions I've found online. When the bios finally posts and the splash screen happens the PC is completely up in about 10 seconds. I'm on a Pavilion Gaming Desktop 70-0077c. I'll change to a Samsung drive if that will help.
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@bladerunner1954, before you give up on the WD, M.2, I suggest that you contact WD's Tech Support to see if they can give you a reason for the problem. They are the experts on their products. I am inclined to believe that there is more of a problem than simply the SSD. Please let me know if they give you a good answer or tell you to talk to HP.
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Thank you so much for the reply!
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@bladerunner1954, you are very welcome! Glad to help.
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Hey, I actually have a hp pavilion power 15-cb028nf, can I put a Samsung Evo 970+ Nvme M.2 in it ?
Please tell me yes :')
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@KorsR, the answer is, (hold on to your hat!), YES!!!! Here is the Maintenance and Service Guide for the laptop: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493193
On Page 43 is a list of compatible M.2, SSD's and instructions on replacing and installing them. There are PCIe SSD's listed. You are not limited to the 128 GB or 256 GB drives. This is all HP offers for your model.
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Hi,
I've bought an ADATA SU800 M.2 SATA for my HP Slim 290 p0033d but both BIOS and windows (disk management) won't recognized that. Are there any clue to fix this?
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@knwbnn, according to the specifications for "M.2 socket 3, 2280" the ADATA SSD should work with your motherboard. I suggest that you contact ADATA's Tech Support to see if they can help you. They are the experts on their products.
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Thank you for creating this topic. I'm looking to move over the SSD as well for my 6 year old HP Pavilion laptop.
Question, how do I retain my Windows license? Cloning won't work because the capacity of the SSD is only 1/4 of my existing HDD.
Any alternatives?
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Hello HYChay,
Maybe someone has a better answer, but I will give you my angle on this. If the Windows key is not on the outside of you PC, I downloaded a small app from this website. [Content removed] This app doesn't install anything on your drive. It just runs and reports back with your Windows Key. You can save or print it from the app. Please be careful and do a virus scan to make sure it was safe. I downloaded the ZipFile verson with no issues. There was a 64 bit download that Windows Defender frowned upon. I hope this helps.
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Hi. I've got an HP Desktop 450-a10nam, product no. M2A46EA#ABU. I'd like to replace the hard drive with an internal SSD. I haven't decided which one yet. Is there any restriction on the type I can use with this PC?
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@DexterG , welcome to the forum.
The model number doesn't match the product number. Here is the Product Specifications for the 450-a10na: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-slimline-450-a00-desktop-pc-series/7843175/model/8362184/doc...
If this is your computer, you should be able to use a Samsung, 860 EVO, 1 TB SSD to replace your HDD: https://www.newegg.com/samsung-860-evo-series-1tb/p/N82E16820147673
I believe it is backward compatible. You can contact Samsung's Tech Support if you want more information about their products.
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hi im using a hp pavilion laptop 14-bk0xx and I am looking to get a new ssd what should I get I live in the uk what shops should I use currys pc world or argos what ssd should I buy two and do you recommend me trying this ? plz help
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What is the Product Number of the computer? I need this information to review the specifications of it. Please don't furnish the Serial # or other personal information. You can find the Product Number at the bottom of the page when you open HP Support Assistant.
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Thanks, @Old_geekster. I've found a useful site for checking compatibility: https://uk.crucial.com/. It doesn't mean you have to buy their stuff.
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@Old_geekster my product number is 1VJ37EA#ABU
it’s a HP Pavilion Laptop 14-bk0xx I’m looking to get a ssd I have been looking at a Samsung 860 EVO 500GB STA2.5 inch internal ssd MZ-76E500 whould that work and how easy should it be to install it is £63.99 cheapest one I can find
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@DAVIDBUZZ2904 , thank you for the additional information.
The Product Number is what I needed. There are several models in the 14-bk0xx series. I need the numbers where the xx 's are located.
After reviewing the specifications of the laptop, I believe that the Samsung 860 EVO 500GB STA2.5 inch internal ssd MZ-76E500 will work in for you. However, here is the Maintenance and Service Guide: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493089
If you look at the information on the hard drive on Pages 35 and 36 bracket and cable are mentioned. This information is in the Authorized Service Provider parts section. What this tells me is, if you are not fully competent with computers, especially laptops, you may want to find a Service Provider to do the install. A search of the Internet will most likely find a video that will help.
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@Old_geekster my Product number: 3CF92UC#ABA
looking get rid of original 500 GB, 7.2 K rpm, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in) HD Drive and go 2.5 SATA SSD also have two m.2 ports for NVM-e PCI-e Gen3 x 4, m.2 SSD Drives I like the sound of Samsung drives can you tell me what the best Samsung SSD in 2.5 Sata SSD and NVM-e PCIe m.2 would be compatible and work best with my system the Hp elite-one 800 G3 23.8 inch touch All-in-one pc here is a list of drives on Hp's support website that say are compatible upgrades
SATA drives
1 TB, 7.2 K rpm, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in)
Self-Encrypting drives (SED HDD)
500 GB, 5.4 K rpm, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in), Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) SED
500 GB, 7.2 K rpm, SATA 2.0 (3.0 Gb/s), 6.35 cm (2.5 in), SED Opal 2
Self-Encrypting drives (SED SSD)
256 GB, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in), SED Opal 2
512 GB, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in), SED Opal 2
256 GB, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in), Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) SED
512 GB, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 6.35 cm (2.5 in), Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) SED
PCIe NMVe TLC SSD drives
256 GB, PCI-E Gen3 x 4, Turbo Drive G2 TLC SSD
512 GB, PCI-E Gen3 x 4, Turbo Drive G2 TLC SSD
1 TB, PCI-E Gen3 x 4, Turbo Drive G2 TLC SSD
2.5 in SATA SSD drives
SATA 128 GB, SATA 3.2 (6.0 Gb/s), 6.35 cm (2.5 in)
SATA 256 GB, SATA 3.2 (6.0 Gb/s), 6.35 cm (2.5 in)
Ps I COPIED AND PASTED THIS LIST IT IS THERE SPELLING MISTAKE NMVe
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Here is a SSD that will work with your computer: https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147793?Item=N82E16820147793
If you don't want to buy this one it will be a good example of what you can use.
As for M.2's, I like Samsung 970 EVO Plus: https://www.newegg.com/samsung-970-evo-plus-2tb/p/N82E16820147744.
Here is a 860 EVO: https://www.newegg.com/samsung-860-evo-series-250gb/p/N82E16820147675
You can buy the size that is best for your situation.
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I want to replace the 1TB HHD boot drive (C:) in my Envy TE01-1022 Desktop. I tried a Crucial MX 500 1TB SSD, but could never get the cloning software to work. What SSD do you recommend?
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The Crucial SSD should work fine. They make a very good product. I suggest contacting their Tech Support for help. They have always been very helpful when I contacted them! This may allow you to keep it.
Personally, however, I prefer Samsung SSD’s. I like their Data Migration and their Magician software. The Data Migration software clones your drive to the SSD and the Magician software allows you to tweak the SSD once it is fully installed.
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Samsung Magician is good but only works with Samsung drives. Go onto youtube and search on disk image / migration software and there are lots of alternatives and many tutorials.
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I want to ADD new SSD of 500GB/1TB Samsung EVO Plus 970 into my existing HDD 1tb in my laptop HP Envy x360 15m-bp1xx.
Can you pls suggest whether it will support?
Also whether only NVME pcie gen 3*4 supports there.. OR latest pcie 4*4 will also support?
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The computer only supports , 2280 M.2, PCIe-3×4, SS, NVMe solid-state drive with TLC. But that is to be considered loosely. It should be able to use Gen 4 too as they are backwards compatible, though you may save a few bucks on a Gen 3. So yes, that drive should work giving you have an m.2 slot on the board. Also consider that the manual also says this:
"Dual-storage configurations
1-TB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive + 256-GB, PCIe, NVMe solid-state drive with TLC"
Personally I would not buy another hp laptop if nothing more than their documentation is not good. Unfortunately you will have to try it first to know for sure. Also, the EVO is MLC, don't know if that matters, I don't think so, but with hp who knows. Get a Lenovo or a Dell next time. I would complain to them directly that their documentation is no good if you have an issue.
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Hi, Newbie here. Looking to replace my sata 1terra byte hard for a SSD drive. Any suggestions? I have a HP Pavillion All in one Product # V8P29AA#ABA. Is it worth it. The sata drive is just so slow.
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There is no M.2 socket on your motherboard. Therefore you will have to buy a standard SSD and replace your existing HDD.
I suggest that you consider the Samsung EVO series. You should contact Samsung’s Tech Support for help choosing the best one for your system.
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Need to know what kind of SSD drive do I need to use in a 14-ce0068st hp laptop? Want a Samsung SSD but not sure which ones are compatible?
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You will have to replace the current HDD. I suggest a Samsung EVO series SSD, such as, an EVO 800 series.
I suggest contacting Samsung’s Tech Support for the best model for your system. They are the experts on their products.
You will need a USB SSD adapter to clone your HDD to your new SSD:
The one in my link is a good example of what you need. Make certain that the one you buy matches your system specs. Then, you will use Samsung’s Data Migration software to clone your HDD to the new SSD. Install the Data Migration software on the HDD and follow the instructions.
You can use the adapter to connect the HDD to your laptop for storage or as a backup if you have problems. You can boot your system from the HDD.
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My laptop is hp 15-da2006nx , it doesn't contain SSD hard, therefore, the performance is so slow and sometimes some apps don't work.
I want to install SSD on my device so can I install one while keeping the HDD? I also don't have a CD room. And what kind of SSD is better for my laptop?
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You will have to replace your HDD with a SSD. Here is an example of what wii work:
SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA SSD 500GB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive
You can buy a USB to SATA drive adapter to use your HDD: