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01-12-2024 03:04 PM
Hi @Martinnn1
Welcome to the HP Forum.
HP includes some screws for adding a 3.5 inch SATA HDD or a 2.5 inch SATA SSD drive.
You might also have some M.2 screws if some of the screws are very small.
Regards
01-15-2024 03:07 PM
Hi @Martinnn1
My pleasure.
The screws can be used to add a second 3.5 inch SATA HDD or a second 2.5 inch SATA SSD as a data drive for more storage.
S01-PF2000i is a generic product number applicable to many different HP Slim Desktop PCs. But your PC probably has a M.2 NVME operating system drive. The M.2 drive installs directly on the MB.
An M.2 drive looks like a stick of gum but slightly larger.
Regards
01-16-2024
05:38 AM
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01-16-2024
10:06 AM
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DANCOS
So a 3.5" SATA HDD drive would be in addition the the M.2 ?
Would a 3.5" SATA HDD drive make my new PC "better" ? : How ?
How do I know which 3.5" SATA HDD drive to buy - via Google the prices range from £20 to £180.
Do they come with idiot proof Installation instructions ?
Is there a solid state version of a 3.5" SATA HDD drive ?
Thanks for all your advice. Would it be easier to chat via email ? I am at <[Personal Information Removed]>
01-17-2024 04:54 AM - edited 01-17-2024 05:04 AM
Hi @Martinnn1
Again, I can't say for sure your PC has an M.2 NVME SSD because S01-pF2000i refers to a series of HP PCs which may have different component configurations.
Adding a second storage drive does not make your PC better. Folks add more storage to a PC when it is needed or required.
No point adding a second storage drive if you don't need it.
I would add a 2.5 inch SATA SSD if you need more space. Installing a new drive in a PC is a fairly easy task. YouTube has many videos showing how to do this.
Check this You Tube video which may help if you decide to install a second HDD or SSD. The new drive should connect to the HP provided drive cage. HP includes one SATA power cable. You would have to buy a SATA data cable.
Regards