HDD to SSD

[Prashant_APH]

I want upgrade my ho pavilion 15- r014tx 1TB HDD to 1TB SSD..

Can I upgrade? 

If so...

Kindly guide me to achieve this..

[iomare]

Hi,

Yes, it is possible.

So, first you need a 2.5" SATA3 SSD such as the 2.5" Samsung 860 Evo or similar.

Another example:

https://www.amazon.in/Crucial-MX500-1TB-2-5-inch-SSD/dp/B078211KBB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ssd+2%2C5+1tb...

To replace the drive you can see the steps on page 59 of service manual

https://www.amazon.in/Crucial-MX500-1TB-2-5-inch-SSD/dp/B078211KBB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ssd+2%2C5+1tb...

You need to choose if you want to clone the old drive and have an exact copy. If you choose to clone you will need a SATA to USB adapter so that you can clone the old drive to new drive and then replace the drive:

Example:

https://www.amazon.in/Laprite-15Pin-Drive-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01KFTG7MU/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=ssd+2%2C5+...

You can then use migration software from the manufacturer of the SSD such as Samsung Data Migration software, or for Crcuial Acronis software. Provided for free on the website of the manufacturer of the SSD. 

https://www.acronis.com/en-us/promotion/CrucialHD-download/

https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/

You can also choose to perform a clean install. Here is a small guide:

Download media creation tool from Microsoft before replacing drive run and create a bootable pendrive with the OS on it. (there is an explanation on the Microsoft web page on how to create the pendrive) Windows will automatically activate once installed and connected to the Internet.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Replace drive.

If you choose this option you will need to use the pendrive to perform a clean install of Windows 10. You might need to disable fastboot and secure boot in BIOS (probably not). So, insert the pendrive in the PC and it should boot directly from the drive. If not, turn off the PC by holding the power button. Press the power button and immediately keep pressing ESC  until the startup menu appears and then press F9 and choose the pendrive in the boot menu. Once it boots from pendrive follow the procedure to install Windows. You do not need a product key as it is in the firmware.

When finished installing allow Windows to completely update and find all or most drivers. You can follow this process by going into settings > Security and update > click on Verify for updates. You might need to reboot a couple of times. Once completely updated you can go into device manager and see if there are any missing drivers (there will be yellow exclamation mark next to the device). You can find these drivers and software on the HP support page for your product.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-15-r000-notebook-pc-series/6875200/model/7132770/manuals

 I recommend installing HP support assistant which will help to keep drivers up to date and much more. Here you can download latest version

https://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html

Hope it helps,

David

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