Can I Add a Sata M.2 SSD?

[REO51ST]

@JimTrek 

I just found it:

I new I had seen it before but I thought it was the BIOS.

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Update:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-pavilion-15-br000-x360-convertible-pc/...

Version: 6.8.1.0 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Add support for new video devices.

Version: 6.8.0.0 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Adds new connection test for I2C webcams.
- Adds Serial Test filter for specific platforms that don? have a serial port.
- Adds Audio Microphone location description for specific platforms.

Version: 6.7.2.0 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Adds support for new video and audio modules.
- Adds improvements to finger print dialog.

Version: 6.7.0.0 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Adds improvements to Keyboard Test.
- Adds improvements to Battery Test results.
- Enhances Battery Status reporting.
- Adds RFID Test support for new platforms.
- Adds additional support for Intel Optane NVMe SSD modules.
- Adds additional support for web camera modules.

Version: 6.4.1.0 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Add support for UEFI Remote Diagnostics
- Add Bluetooth Module Test
- Add audio, video and webcam support for new system
- Improve Battery Test to support multiple batteries
- Improve Thermal Stress Test for AMD system
- Improve Error Handling for NVMe Test

See if this installs and changes any BIOS options???

REO

[JimTrek]

I think I already had this, listed under the heading: HP Help and Support, in start menu as: HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Window! But I installed it again anyway just to make sure from the link you provided!

No change in BIOS though, maybe the option only becomes available after you've intalled the SSD!?

Many thanks.

[REO51ST · Accepted solution]

@JimTrek 

Then the next best thing would be to clone your HDD to an SSD.

We use "Spotmau PowerSuite" for cloning.

http://www.spotmau.com/products/package/powersuite.html

Use a USB to SATA adaptor and connect the SSD to your laptop.

REO

[JimTrek]

I think maybe this might be the best solution (I use AOMEI Backupper Professional!), even though I prefer the lower cost storage capacity you get with an HDD!

Seems like a waste of a perfectly sound 1TB HDD though if you ask me, I still have 850gb available!

Not too sure on the life expectancy on SSD's vs HDD's though? I think an HDD would last longer because of writing operations, and you also have to be aware of possible data loss with SSD's!...

If the truth be known I'm still confused.com as to what the best solution for myself is really!? But thanks RE051ST for your help & support all the same, in bringing me a step closer an adventual conclusion    !