HP Pavilion 15-n012tx HDD to SSD upgrade, is it possible ?

[subham_bgh]

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04439615

So the laptop manual's Page 3 doesn't mention any support of SSDs but only states that 

Supports 24 GB mSATA solid-state drive with system memory up to 8 GB (for use with select
computer models with Intel processors and switchable discrete graphics)

what does this mean? Can I replace my current HDD to a new SATA III SSD?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Yes, you can replace the current 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" x 7.0 mm SSD that meets your storage needs and budget.

[subham_bgh]

Thanks Paul,

Can I also go for M.2 or mSATA SSDs ? where can I be sure about it ?

I want to upgrade to a 500 GB SSD.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

If you look at the service manual, there are no M.2 or mSATA SSD's listed as optional components.

Nor is there a removal and replacement procedure for either one of those devices in chapter 6 of the service manual.

So, I would say that your only option would be to do a direct swap of the mechanical hard drive for a 2.5" SSD.

If you want a recommendation, this would be a good one for a decent price...

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-500GB-Ultra-NAND-SATA/dp/B072R78B6Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3VPDXYWE7SDQV&key...

[subham_bgh]

Thanks a lot Paul. 

One more thing to ask. Do you think if I can use the HDD (current 1 TB) + new SSD  combination using a Optical Bay HDD cady, considering my laptop configuration/available ports ?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Unfortunately, I don't know much about doing anything like that.

I can tell you that the optical drive port will probably not be SATA III.

I suggest you start a new post regarding that question.