Install an optional SSD in the HP Laptop 14-cf0xxx

[AlexanderRussia]

Hi.
My HP Laptop 14-cf0xxx has one HDD. I want to additionally install an SSD in it and transfer the operating system to it. Tell me, please, is it possible to install a second disk (SSD) and are any additional cables or connectors required for this? If required, please tell me what their part numbers are.
Thanks!

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Yes here is the Service Manual:

Manual 

Start on p. 31 to remove the back cover. 

M.2 SSD slot circled in red

The laptop takes the latest and greatest NVME M.2 SSDs 2280 form factor. Post back if you are still needing discussion particularly about how to get software onto the M.2 SSD. 

If this is the info you needed please accept as solution. 

[AlexanderRussia]

Thanks a lot for your help.
I opened my laptop, found a slot. It turned out that a drive for recovery was already installed from the SSD factory in it. But the disk capacity is only 16 GB. Should I replace it with a large 120/240 GB? If it is replaced, what should I do with Recovery?

[Huffer]

Its not for recovery. That is an Optane module that is used to speed up a mechanical hard drive. You need to disable it in the Intel Rapid Storage app. Turn off Optane acceleration. Then you can just replace it with an NVME M.2 SSD, which will show up as a separate independent volume to which you can install the operating system. An Optane module is nothing more than a very small capacity NVME M.2 SSD. Too small to use for an OS. 

[AlexanderRussia]

Hello.
Thanks so much for the helpful info.
I ordered the SSD WD Green WDS240G2G0B 240GB, M.2 2280, SATA III.
When I receive it, I will follow your installation instructions.
How do I transfer the operating system to a new SSD? Maybe you have some instructions?

[AlexanderRussia]

And one more question.
Should I disconnect the Optane module before installing a new SSD here?

[Huffer]

Yes and before cloning. You can do it from the Intel Rapid Storage app. Reboot 3-4 times after disabling Optane acceleration and then you can install the new M.2 SSD. 

[AlexanderRussia]

Thank you, so much! I did it!