How to find out if I can install a second ssd without opening the laptop

[Patrick_A]

Im wondering if there is any whay for me to find out if my laptop can take one more ssd drive without opening it up,

The seller has this rule that reclamation is voided if I open the laptop up, and they could not answear me if the laptop has a second ssd slot.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Unfortunately, it would be impossible to answer your question unless you provide the full model number or product number of the notebook you want to purchase.

Use this guide for how to find that information.

How to Find Your HP Laptop Model Number (Video) | HP® Tech Takes

[Patrick_A]

offcourse, this is the product number according to Hp suport assistant

872Y8EA#UUW

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You have a HP OMEN 16-wd0828no notebook.

Below is the link to the service manual.

Maintenance and Service Guide (hp.com)

There is only support for one M.2 SSD according to chapter 5.

Chapter 5, page 37 shows the removal and replacement procedure.

But if you look at chapter 6, it has motherboard illustrations showing two NVMe SSD slots on the left and right side of the notebook.

Also, if you look at this service teardown video, it does indicate that there are two NVMe SSD's, and even shows you how to remove both of them (if two were installed).

Removing & Replacing Parts | OMEN by HP 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-wd0000 | HP Support - YouTube

Based on the foregoing, I would say the notebook has support for two NVMe SSD's even though not specifically mentioned in the service manual.

Worst case scenario, you can always install a larger capacity NVMe SSD in place of the 512 GB one.

HP offered drives up to 2 TB in the model series according to chapter 1.

[Patrick_A]

Thanks for the help, much appreciated.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

[JuanBitu]

Hello, were you able to find out if the omen WD series has two SSD slots?