Does HP Notebook 14s-cf2023TU has slot for second hardisk?

[Ravin11]

Hello everyone,

I checked in the docs, it says about dual configuration. But I am not sure how accurate are the docs, it looks like they massed up multiple models into one documentation.

The docs: HP 14 Laptop PC Maintenance and Service GuideIMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorized ...

Does anyone know if 14s-cf2023TU has second slot to allow 2.5" SATA SSD. I saw in the specs based on the laptop serial code it already has "256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD" for the OS.

Just not sure about the second slot. If there is a second slot, do I need to get the cable or bracket. Are both of this need to be HP specific?

I don't have the physical laptop hence I cannot check directly.

Thanks,
Ravin.
 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, Ravin:

Your PC has support for a 2.5" drive but none of the parts are there to add one.

You would need to find and buy the parts required to add a 2.5" drive that are listed in chapter 3, page 20 of the service manual:

Hard drive cable       L23187-001

Hard drive bracket   L24490-001

Where you will be able to find those parts, I would have no idea.

IMHO, you would be much better off replacing the 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD with one having a greater storage capacity such as 1 TB or 2 TB.

Adding a 2.5" drive will introduce more heat into your notebook and lessen the time you can run the notebook before you need to charge the battery.

[Ravin11]

Hi Paul, 

Thank you for the response and answer. I think you are right on this. I didn't consider the heat and battery that will be create for the additional parts.
I am not sure too where to get the parts; I see some parts available on the ecommerce platforms but thinking must be lower quality counterparts.

Thanks,
Ravin.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome, Ravin.