Does the hp pavilion x360 13-u133tu (or similar model) have M.2 SSD slot? or Can we upgrade the HDD?

[KingShawTime]

Can we add a M.2 nvme SSD? Or if not, how can we upgrade the HDD to SSD SATA without losing my digital license for MS office and windows? 

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi,

You can not use an M2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the notebook. You can replace the 2.5" SATA3 HDD with a 2.5" SATA3 SSD such as the Samsung 860 Evo. It will give a great boost to everyday performance.

Windows 10 will automatically activate once installed and connected to the internet as the product key is in the firmware of the notebook.

Office will ask for a key. You can use software to find the product key of the installed version.

You can avoid all this by simply cloning the old drive to the new SSD. You will need a SATA to USB cable

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Adapter-Cable-Support-Black/dp/B07S9CKV7X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3LBZMNR775Q2D...

You can then use the free software the manufacturer of the SSD provides (example for Samsung you can use Samsung migration software). Clone the drive and then install in the notebook.

On page 43 of service manual you can see the steps to replace the drive

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05226489

Hope it helps,

David

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[KingShawTime]

Thanxx.. This answer has everything I was looking for!