Can i install MSATA SSD OR M.2 SSD in my HP Notebook - 15-ay503tx ?

[Inderjeet_Vyas]

I want to know can i install M.2 SSD or MSATA SSD in my HP Notebook - 15-ay503tx ?
i really want to install a SSD in my laptop for Super Speed !
i  saw that we can install SSD by removing DVD Drive 
but i don't want to remove my dvd drive 
i have 3 free PCI-E x1 slots 
can i install M.2 SSD or MSATA SSD in PCI-E x1 slot !

i tried reading mannual
 
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-15-ay500-Notebook-PC-series/12229013/model/13673661/manuals?j...

but couldn't found anything specific 

These are my motherBoard Information

Manufacturer - HP
Model - 81EC (U3E1)
Version - 61.40
Chipset Vendor - Intel
Chipset Model - Skylake-U
Chipset Revision - 08
Southbridge Vendor - Intel
Southbridge Model - Skylake-Y PCH

[visruth]

Hi,


Manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05087748

Specs: http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c05272322

M.2 2280 SATA-3 SSD slot (M + B keys) present on board. Page 65.

No M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (M key alone) compatible slot available.


You can also remove 1TB HDD and replace with at least 256gb 2.5 inch SATA 7mm SSD. Use recovery media to factory reset OS to it.


Regards

Visruth

[Inderjeet_Vyas]

Thank You For Reply 
but i couldn't understand where to install it its not so clear in Mannual 
can you suggest me which M.2 SSD i should order 

(Link from amazon,flipkart,snapdeal)
so i can have a rough idea and i could do more research before installing
and can suggest me a youtube video how to install it 
and what is writeen on M.2 SSD Slot (Clear Indication) that this is the slot where i should install my  M.2 SSD

will following M.2 SSD gonna work in my HP Notebook - 15-ay503tx

(Samsung 850 EVO M.2 MZ-N5E250BW SSD)(250 GB)

http://www.amazon.in/Samsung-850-EVO-M-2-MZ-N5E250BW/dp/B00TGIVZTW

(Samsung 850 EVO M.2 MZ-N5E500BW SSD)(500 GB)

http://www.amazon.in/Samsung-850-EVO-M-2-MZ-N5E500BW/dp/B00TGIW1XG


BY THE WAY I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I WANT TO USE BOTH 

HDD(1TB) AND SSD TOGETHER 

AS FAR AS I RESEARCHED REPLACEING DVD DRIVE WITH SSD (USING HDD/SSD CADDY) IS  THE BEST SAFE AND EASY OPTION TO PERFORM

Please Give Your Expert Opinion On This Option Too

Storite SATA 2nd 2.5'' Hard Drive Caddy for 12.7mm Universal CD/DVD-ROM
For Expanding  data storage on Laptop with HDD/SSD

http://www.amazon.in/Storite-Drive-12-7mm-Universal-DVD-ROM/dp/B00KZJBZDC

ThankYou 

[visruth · Accepted solution]

Hi,


Page 7, 35, 40 give you specs. Page 65 will give you instructions to insert M.2 2280 SATA-3 SSD in the M.2 SATA slot on board.

M.2 SATA slot has two notches for both M & B keys of the SSD to fit in correctly. So you'll not get mistaken.

Get help from good technician if you're not confident of doing the upgrade yourself.

Both the M.2 SATA 2280 SSD (Amazon links) will work on this machine.

Take out hard drive from its bay while you factory reset OS to SSD, then change boot order to boot from M.2 SSD. Then insert HDD back. Now you can use M.2 SSD to boot from and HDD as storage media.

I don't recommend using optical drive bay to put in SSD as it is inherently slow and you cannot make it bootable.


Regards

Visruth