• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Are you having HotKey issues? Click here for tips and tricks.
Common problems for Battery
We would like to share some of the most frequently asked questions about: Battery Reports, Hold a charge, Test and Calibrating Battery . Check out this link: Is your notebook plugged in and not charging?
Locked

‎08-16-2020 05:30 PM

HP Recommended
Product: 840 G1
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)

Hi Folks - I currently own a 9470m with a HDD. I'm looking to buy a 840 G1 which comes with a SSD. I believe there is a slot available so I should be able to physically install it.The existing HDD has Windows installed, so I will need to make it secondary via BIOS I believe.

 

I just want to know if there are any reasons why this isn't doable.

3 REPLIES 3

‎08-16-2020 06:01 PM

HP Recommended

@djgpenny 

 

The HP EliteBook 840 G1 only has one 2.5" (HDD or SSD)

 

            https://support.hp.com/ee-en/document/c03961746

 

which shows following options

 

 
Hard drives
  • 320/500GB/1TB 5400 rpm SATA II Hard Drive
  • 320/500GB 7200 rpm SATA II Hard Drive
  • 500GB 7200 rpm SED (Self Encrypting Drive)
  • 500GB 5400 rpm FIPS SED (Self Encrypting Drive)
Solid State Drives
  • 120GB M.2 (NGFF) Solid State Drive
  • 128/180/240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
  • 256GB SED Solid State Drive

 

You can only replace existing SSD with a larger (capacity) 2.5" SSD, you can't add anything. No need to change BIOS when using larger SSD.

 

Regards.

BH
***
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




Was this reply helpful? Yes No

‎08-16-2020 08:08 PM

HP Recommended

Thank you Banhien.

I suppose however that I may be able to add a 120GB M.2 (NGFF) SSD in the separate expansion slot?

Was this reply helpful? Yes No

‎08-17-2020 02:34 PM

HP Recommended

@djgpenny 

 

I did say it only have one slot/bay for storage in 2.5" format. No M.2 slot.  Please read its specs again.

 

Regards.

BH
***
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.