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‎05-07-2019 11:59 PM

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Product: ProBook 6550b
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I want to upgrade my HP ProBook 6550b.

 

Is it possible to install M. 2 SSD. If yes then please suggest me.

 

Also want to upgrade the RAM from 4GB to 8GB. Can you please suggest the best.

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‎05-08-2019 12:44 AM - edited ‎05-08-2019 12:47 AM

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@GkumarKikani 

You can upgrade to 8gb of memory according to the Maintenance and Service Guide. It gives memory Specs:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03471180

You don't have an M.2 port for an SSD but you could use a SATA 3 SSD. It would still be faster than a Sata hdd.

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-500GB-Internal-MZ-76E500B-AM/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=154...

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‎05-08-2019 12:44 AM - edited ‎05-08-2019 12:47 AM

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@GkumarKikani 

You can upgrade to 8gb of memory according to the Maintenance and Service Guide. It gives memory Specs:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03471180

You don't have an M.2 port for an SSD but you could use a SATA 3 SSD. It would still be faster than a Sata hdd.

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-500GB-Internal-MZ-76E500B-AM/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=154...

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‎05-08-2019 12:55 AM

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Dear CherylG,

 

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

 

It is really a great help from you.  I will upgrade to 8gb according to Maintenance & Service Guide.

 

And also use the SATA 3 SSD. If have any difficulty will contact you if its ok for you.

 

Thanks again for you kind help.

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‎05-08-2019 12:59 AM

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You're very welcome. Yes, be sure to come back with any questions or for more help if needed.

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