Is there an adapter to connect an SSD SATA to a Pavilion x360 m3 convertible (m3-u103dx)?

[MrKite6]

I have a  MX500 2.5 inch SSD, as Crucial said it should be compatible, but I can't seem to figure out how to plug it in. I believe the manual says it supports it's plug type, but I don't know how to find the right adapter.

[REO51ST]

Welcome to the forum @MrKite6

To better assist you, the members will need the exact model number or product number of your laptop/desktop???

HP Notebook PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108

REO

PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY SERIAL NUMBERS

[MrKite6]

Updated the topic with the model number

[REO51ST]

@MrKite6

NOTE:The mounting brackets and the hard drive/solid-state drive cable are not included in the drive spare part kit. The hard drive/solid-state drive cable is available using spare part number 856011-001. The hard drive mounting bracket is available using spare part number 856012-001. The solid-state drive mounting bracket is available using spare part number 856013-001.

Your manual here:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05226489

Look at page 24.

eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=856011-001&_sacat=0&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15

REO

[MrKite6]

I've seen that, but it looks like my laptops motherboard doesn't have the right port for that cable. This is what my motherboards hard drive port looks like:

[REO51ST]

@MrKite6

That is an MSATA port and requires no cable???

Can you back out a little bit on your picture???

So we can see a little more???

REO

[MrKite6]

[REO51ST]

@MrKite6

Is there a screw hole in the direction of the arrow???

Can you get a little lower in the picture.

REO

[MrKite6]

I found this video tutorial that has the exact same laptop and has a look on the inside

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNUEjMPjlY

Unfortunately, he doesn't show much about SSD upgrading. Let alone connecting the hard drive I have.

[REO51ST · Accepted solution]

@MrKite6

I should have seen this earlier.

HDD1 port is not there!!!

That is where the ZIF end of the cable would/should connect.

You can only use the M2, SATA drive.

REO