Increasing laptop storage

[kaushikc139]

I have hybrid storage laptop with M.2 slot (in which there is pre-installed NvMe SSD of 512 GB) and additional free slot for installing hard drive. I want to install SATA SSD in the below free slot in my laptop-

Can anyone please guide me how to do it?

- Which cables do I need? Is SATA required?

- Where should I plug in the cable?

Thanks in advance.

[praveen196 · Accepted solution]

@kaushikc139 Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you would like to upgrade the SATA SSD.

I have checked the manual ( page number 😎

Your model has 2 Internal card expansion One M.2 slot for WLAN module One M.2 slot for solid-state drives. No more ports are available.

Your product support Dual storage configuration 

2 TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm/7.2 mm hard drive + 256 GB SATA, TLC, M.2 solid-state drive

1 TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm/7.2 mm hard drive + 512 GB SATA, TLC, M.2 solid-state drive

1 TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm/7.2 mm hard drive + 128 GB SATA, TLC, M.2 solid-state drive

I would suggets you contact our phone support check for the support option. They will help you.

Or you can contact the local service center.

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1)Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/

2)Select the product type.

3)Enter the serial number of your device or select let HP detect your product option.

4)Select the country from the drop-down.

5)You should see the HP phone support number or Chat option listed.

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