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‎08-13-2022 11:22 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I am looking to replace my DVD disk drive for extra memory capacity but I don't know which SATA cartridge to buy for my HP Notebook laptop either the 12.7MM or 9.5MM. can anyone please help me identify the size of this optical drive so I know which SSD cartridge size to buy

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‎08-13-2022 12:13 PM

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Hi:

 

Chapter 1 of the service manual indicates that the DVD drive is 9.5 mm.

 

HP Notebook PC (Intel)HP 250 G4 Notebook PCHP 256 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

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‎08-13-2022 12:13 PM

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Hi:

 

Chapter 1 of the service manual indicates that the DVD drive is 9.5 mm.

 

HP Notebook PC (Intel)HP 250 G4 Notebook PCHP 256 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

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‎08-15-2022 07:36 PM

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Thank you so much I should have thought of looking at this earlier. Completely skipped my mind

 

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‎08-15-2022 07:37 PM

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You're very welcome. 

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