I want to install an internal hard drive in my HP Envy 17n008na, but there is no port

[al20242023]

I have an HP Envy 17" laptop model number: 17n008na and I would like to add a 2.5" internal SD drive, there is a box next to the mother board for this, but no direct connection port like older laptop models, so I assume I have to use a cable- there is a port for one. I have tried a number of cables, but none have worked. Does anyone know the correct cable part number for this laptop and where would one purchase it?

The current hard drive is: WD Green M2 2280 240GB on a card that slots directly into the mother board.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You will need more than the drive cable to install a 2.5" drive.

See chapter 3, page 18 of the service manual.

HP ENVY NotebookIntel Models 17-n100 17-n1993D camera Models 17-r100 17-r199 (worldwide)3D camera Mo...

Hard drive connector cable (not illustrated)   HP part #813795-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated)        HP part # 813796-001

You may want to consider replacing the 240 GB WD Green M.2 SATA SSD with this one:

WD Blue SA510 1TB, M.2 SATA SSD, up to 560 MB/s, Includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital, Di...

[al20242023]

Thank you for this information- very helpful. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.