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04-12-2016 06:17 PM
Hi,
I'd like to install either an SSD or an mSata/m2 into my PCie slot (if I have one).The SSD would replace my HDD, which might go into a caddy to replace my CD-drive.
So I want to confirm from the experts that does my computer have a free PCie slot that supports the mSata and/or m.2 SSD ? And if it does, is that slot SATA II or III ? Is there any chance that installing these won't void my warranty ?
And finally, how does the 3 options compare to eachother ?
SSD route :
-Pros :
+Availability (I have got a 240GB 2.5" SSD already)(Not that big of a pro)
-Cons:
+More work
+Definitely void my warranty (I got the laptop last month)
+Sacrificing 1TB data space down to 240GB.
mSATA/m.2 route :
-Pros:
+Less work
+Not sacrificing data space
-Cons:
+Might not be as stable/fast/...
I honestly do not know much about these kind of things, I just read some article that gave me the idea as something to do as spring starts. Please do correct me if I got anything wrong.
Thanks,
Minh
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04-13-2016 03:38 AM
Hi,
From its Maintenance and Service Guide, it has M.2 SATA slot with the following available configuration:
- Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses
7 mm/9.5 mm share the same bracket
Accelerometer / HDD protection supportSingle HDD configurations:
2-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mmHybrid HDD configurations:
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm SSHD w/8GB NAND
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm SSHD w/8GB NANDM.2 SATA-3 (NGFF):
SSD, 256GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, Value DRAM-lessOptical
Source: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-15-Notebook/8610971/model/9044510/manuals
They are all SATA III (or 3).
Definitely you can't do yourseld bacuse this is the work for Authorized Service Provider parts
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04-13-2016 03:38 AM
Hi,
From its Maintenance and Service Guide, it has M.2 SATA slot with the following available configuration:
- Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses
7 mm/9.5 mm share the same bracket
Accelerometer / HDD protection supportSingle HDD configurations:
2-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm or 7.0-mmHybrid HDD configurations:
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm SSHD w/8GB NAND
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm SSHD w/8GB NANDM.2 SATA-3 (NGFF):
SSD, 256GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
SSD, 128GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, Value DRAM-lessOptical
Source: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-15-Notebook/8610971/model/9044510/manuals
They are all SATA III (or 3).
Definitely you can't do yourseld bacuse this is the work for Authorized Service Provider parts
Regards.
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