• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Are you having HotKey issues? Click here for tips and tricks.
Common problems for Battery
We would like to share some of the most frequently asked questions about: Battery Reports, Hold a charge, Test and Calibrating Battery . Check out this link: Is your notebook plugged in and not charging?
Locked

‎02-02-2023 09:19 PM

HP Recommended
Product: HP G71-340US Notebook PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hello I need some help does anyone knows where I can buy a bracket for my crucial SSD, and big question, if my laptop is over heating, should I clean the inside and put new thermal paste on the CPU.....???

Category:
1 person had the same question
1 REPLY 1

‎02-02-2023 09:44 PM

HP Recommended

@Carlos20201 

 

Your machine use old HDD which is 9.5mm thick. Normal 2.5" SDD is around 7mm thick, you don't need a bracket you need a riser . Crucial includes a riser (or 9.5m adapter)  with its product. For example

 

               https://www.crucial.com/ssd/mx500/ct1000mx500ssd1/ct11433570

 

Regards.

BH
***
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.