M.2 SSD compatible models

[sacie]

Dear Support Forum,

I am thinking of buying an SSD M.2 for my elitebook 820 G1 (a few years old, I know), thus I wonder which models and sizes it can actually mount.
It has a conformant PCI-X port, which can be used for that or a flash cache card; I checked on the guides,  but they don't contain much more... 
I see  that this question was also asked for other models. I am available to provide any clarification or further details.
Many thanks!

[erico]

Hi @sacie 

Unfortunately, your notebook is not compatible with most M.2 SSD products.

There are 2242/DS M.2 form factor SSD products you can use but they are difficult to find, but available.

Google search.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=2242%2FDS+M.2+form+factor+SSD

You can use 2.5" SATA SSD products.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/elitebook-820-g1

[sacie]

Many thanks Erico for your quick answer, that's what I was looking for!

I need one last piece of info, please: provided that the piece has the right 2242/DS form factor, should any size (e.g. 240 GB or 480 GB) work?

Thanks again!

[erico · Accepted solution]

From the manual:

"120-GB solid-state drive (2242/DS M.2 form factor)
Not supported if 32-GB flash cache is selected
Set as primary storage if selected"

A 240 0r 480 GB minicard SSD should work without issue.  I highly recommend SATA. NVMe types may not be supported. There is no specification as to the type give in the manuals.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=MiniCard+solid-state+drive