HP 15-bs162sa SSD Upgrade

[IshanN]

Hello,

I have recently bought a HP 15-bs162sa, unfortunately i have bought it used so i do not have the manual.

I would like to as if this model fits m.2 SSDs, and if so, is it NVMe or SATA.

Many thanks.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@IshanN

Welcome to HP Forums, 

This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips, 

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

As I understand you need help upgrading the SSD on your device,

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details: 

Congratulations on the new device, I hope you didn't have to pay a lot to your friend 😉 that said, did you know the manual/guides are online?

If you didn't know that, here's what you need to know:

Below listed devices are tested and approved by HP to work on your device, basically, you could connect any of the below to your PC, if you want to customize it with other parts, you may do so, at your own discretion as HP doesn't support any upgrades or downgrades as we have the device working at its optimal performance.

Supports 6.35 cm (2.5 in) hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses (all hard drives use the same bracket)

Serial ATA

Accelerometer/hard drive protection support

Supports the following hard drives:

● 750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm

● 500 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm and 7.0 mm

● 320 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm and 7.0 mm

For more details on parts & upgrades, use this link: https://hp.care/2eE0ahq

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And your device is up and running again, 

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[Photoray002 · Accepted solution]

Riddle, he is asking about a 15-bs162sa which came with an i5-8250U.

Wrong manual.

@IshanN

The 15-bs162sa can utilize an M.2 Sata SSD. But yours came with a 1 TB HDD (mechanical hard drive) already.

There is not an extra M.2 slot in addition to the HDD. You would have to remove the existing HDD and replace it with an adapter bracket and harness, to be able to install the M.2 SSD in its place.

Not worth the cost.

If you want more speed from your drive, replace the HDD with a 2.5 inch Sata SSD instead. You wont have to mess with purchasing an expensive bracket that way.

Page 56 of the manual explains the bracket...  http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257