More storage!

[Ayou390]

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hi everyone. I’m just wondering if there is an SD card out there that will give me more(or max.) Storage for my computer? The main thing I wanna do is download games and files on my computer. I currently can’t download anything else so I’m kind of stuck. please help!!🙏

[Ayou390]

Im also aware that this isn’t really a gaming computer, So if that’s an issue i’ll understand! I bought this computer when I was in high school, I just can’t upgrade yet.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You could replace the 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD with one having a greater storage capacity such as this:

Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s,...

You can also replace it with an even better performing M.2 NVMe SSD such as this:

Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s,...

Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the M.2 SSD removal and replacement procedure:

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 14 Laptop PC

[Ayou390]

Thank you so much!! If you don’t mind, could you tell me which page to use? I’m not very educated on all the computer parts. Also for the  broke college students, are there cheaper alternatives that should still work fine? I know $90 isn’t too expensive, but there’s no harm in asking!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, there is a less expensive option for a 1 TB NVMe SSD that is almost as good as the Samsung:

Amazon.com: Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD, up to 3500MB/s - CT1000P3SSD8 : Electroni...

The SSD removal and replacement procedure begins in Chapter 5 on page 43 of the service manual.

Chapter 4 is also beneficial to read before taking apart the notebook.

Here's some related service teardown videos:

Replace the Base Enclosure | HP 14 Laptop PC and HP 240 G7 Notebook PC | HP (youtube.com)

Replace the Battery | HP 14 Laptop PC and HP 240 G7 Notebook PC | HP (youtube.com)

Replace the Solid State Drive | HP 14 Laptop PC and HP 240 G7 Notebook PC | HP (youtube.com)