Can i change or upgrade ssd in my CX0144tx ?

[Harisvar]

I have pre-installed of 128 ssd. but, it is insufficient for me, is it possible to upgrade or change it ?

Note: My OS is on that SSD.

[Photoray002]

Hello @Harisvar 

Yes its possible to swap the 128GB SSD for a larger capacity.

Your Pavilion is compatible with either NVMe or Sata M.2 drives.

I recommend you disconnect the HDD first, before installing the OS onto the new drive.

Here is your manual, page 45 explains how to access the drive... http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05985643

Is that what you needed to know?

[Harisvar]

Yup! And i also want to know that what is the maximum capacity of ssd can it support? Then, how to Transfer my os files to new ssd (safely, without any loss) ?

[Photoray002 · Accepted solution]

The maximum capacity is not limited.

But there is a right way and not so right way to transfer your files.

Any data files like documents, photos and such should be backed up to another drive, like your HDD.

Basically, the best thing to do for the OS is clean install Windows onto the new SSD.  Since you're going to a larger capacity drive, it will be easier to use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool and make an installer onto a blank 8GB USB flash drive. Then use the USB drive to install the OS to the new SSD. What ever software you have installed will have to be installed again to the new drive.

You don't need to know the activation key during installation, Windows will auto activate after you connect to the internet again.

Some people suggest cloning the drives, but that does not always work out and can cause a lot of time spent troubleshooting, especially if you have no experience doing it.  Ergo why I only suggest clean installing as stated above.