Model no. 15-bs1xx

[emdubyuh]

I'm trying to see if I can upgrade my HDD to an SSD, but I need the model no. of my machine. All I can find is 15-bs1xx. I assume the x's are placeholders. How do I find out the complete model no. so I can see which drives are compatible with it?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

If your notebook has an Intel 6th gen core processor or newer, it has a M.2 slot that supports SATA M.2 SSD's only.

Or you can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.

See chapter 1 of the service manual for the supported drive types...

h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257.pdf

What is the product number of your notebook?

Use this guide to find that information...please do not post the serial number.

HP Notebook PCs - How Do I Find My Product Name or Number? | HP® Customer Support

[emdubyuh]

Thanks so much. It is an i5, so I'll go with the 2.5. Product # is 2MW32UA#ABA.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Below is the link to the product specs for your notebook.

HP Notebook - 15-bs158cl Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

It has an Intel 8th gen core processor, so if you want to go with a M.2 SATA SSD, you can do that as well.

[emdubyuh]

I'm confused. I thought the "5" in i5 referred to 5th generation processor, no?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The first number is the model of the processor (i3, i5, i7).

The generation is the first number of the second part after the dash.

So, i5-8250U...the 8 designates the generation of the processor....8th generation.

I think Intel is up to the 11th generation of core processors now.

[emdubyuh]

Great, thanks again. Can I ask you something else?

I also have an HP Pavilion that died a couple of years ago but still barely boots. I want to see if it's just the drive by getting an SSD for it too. But the model # in my Win10 system info only says "HP Pavilion Notebook 17 PC", whereas the other one at least gave some numbers.

The System SKU on the Pavilion is e8b90u#aba. I need the model number to see if a new drive would be compatible.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Your HP Pavilion Notebook 17 PC is a HP PAVILION 17-E016DX NOTEBOOK PC.

The product specs are at the link below.

HP Pavilion 17-e016dx Notebook PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

Below is the link to the service manual.

c04069163.pdf (hp.com)

On this model, your only option would be to replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.

Since that model originally came with Windows 8, when you go to reinstall W10 and you get to the part of the installation that asks for a product key, select the 'I don't have a product key' option and W10 will install and automatically activate once you are connected to the internet.

[emdubyuh]

Awesome! Thanks again for the third time. It already has Win10, just not updated in awhile.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.