Can I replace current HDD with SATA SSD in my HP Notebook - 15t-da000 CTO?

[FJHL]

Hello all,

My HDD is dead, so I am planning to replace it, so my question is:

Can I replace current HDD with a SATA SSD in my HP Notebook - 15t-da000 CTO?

Also, Will I lose my windows license and installers when I replace my HDD?

I am not sure if windows installers are located in an SSD in my laptop

Thanks in advance

[erico · Accepted solution]

You can replace the current defunct drive with a 2.5" SATA3 TLC SSD

You will not lose the activation license as the system board's MAC address is on the Microsoft Licensing servers. 

As soon as you go online after installing the OS to a new SSD it will self activate. Don't forget to click on the I will activate later option.

That is your laptop Product ID

You laptop model series Software  and driver Portal

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-da0000-laptop-pc/20395828

Since yours is a 2016 model year laptop, you will need to create an HP Cloud recover USB flash drive to reinstall the OS and drivers.

You will need a mainstream brand USB flash drive not greater than 64GB storage capacity.

I recommend using a 32 GB flash drive.

Use the utility at the hyperlink below this line.

https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9mtks9pr7r3n

[FJHL]

Thanks Erico, do you think this one will work: WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD 2.5”/7mm Cased?

[erico]

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@FJHL wrote:

Thanks Erico, do you think this one will work: WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD 2.5”/7mm Cased?

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You're welcome.

Yes.

I would use one between 1-2 TB in capacity.

[FJHL]

Thanks for your help Erico

[erico]

@FJHL  You're welcome!