Can I upgrade my hard drive?

[katwoman35]

I want to upgrade my hard drive as it's too limited to run very many programs. Can I?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

Chapter 1 has the supported drive types.

HP ENVY x360 15 Convertible PC Maintenance and Service GuideIMPORTANT! This document is intended for...

You have two options...

1.  Replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" solid state drive (SSD).

2.  Install a M.2 NVMe SSD in the empty M.2 SSD slot and either remove the 1 TB hard drive or use it for storage.

A NVMe SSD provides faster read/write speeds than SATA SSD's do.

[katwoman35]

Where can I find the M.2 NVMe SSD memory ?

[katwoman35]

Where can I find compatible upgraded hard drive?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If you want to go with the same size storage as the 1 TB mechanical hard drive, here is the M.2 NVMe SSD I recommend...

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology...

If you want to swap out the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD, this is the one I recommend...

Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 5...