How to add a second hard drive?

[raldone02]

 I tried to install a 1TB SSD but it is not recognised at all. I tired both positions. I marked a third position which sadly isn't soldered on.

Is it possible to add a second drive and if so how?

[iomare]

Hi,

This is where it should go:

Is the 2.5" SSD new? Once installed did you go into Disk management to initialize the drive?

What cable are you using? Original HP cable for that model?

Do you have a regular HDD lying around you can try, just to see if it starts spinning once you turn on the PC.

Let me know,

David

[raldone02]

Thank you for your reply.

I checked the disk management and it doesn't show up. I connected the ssd to a different computer and initialized it to gpt. I might be able to remove a hdd from another computer.

I installed it in the correct postion. It still doesn't show up.

Can you send me a link to the proper adapter?

 

[raldone02]

I tested it with a regular hdd (640GB) it still doesn't recognise it but it makes normal hdd noises. (It spinns)

Looking forward to your reply,

Gerald

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi Gerald,

The part number for the cable is 857462-001

It is not available in HP parts store, so you can try an online search.

Here in Europe I use EET Europarts a lot, however their site is down today

https://at.eetgroup.com/

Service manual:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06001788

Hope it helps,

David

[raldone02]

Hello,
Thank you for the service manual and the link to the website. I once broke the usb board and I would like to replace it too.
According to the manual there are two usb boards:

Which of them is the correct one for my laptop?

Cheers,
Gerald