Probook 430g4 wont start after ssd disk installation

[trbbrt]

Dear all,

I would like to ask you for your help. I own HP probook 430 g4 with 1TB HDD and want to install SSD disk to second empty slot. I have bought WD SSD PCIe 256 GB- https://www.wdc.com/products/internal-ssd/wd-black-pcie-ssd.html#WDS256G1X0C.

I want to install SSD, and afterwards clone the HDD to this SSD using cloning software. However, when I install SSD, I just can not turn on my laptop. When I uninstall SSD, it is possible to turn the laptop on again. Again, when I install SSD, close the cover - I just can not turn the laptop on at all. Is this SSD compatible with HP probook 430 g4? WHat might be the issue?

Thank you!

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Not compatible. The Manual shows that only SATA-3 type M.2 disks will work:

M.2 solid-state drive 256-GB, TLC 905799-001 128-GB, TLC 905800-001

See p. 2:

Primary M.2 storage M.2 2280 SSD (NGFF), SATA-3 Supports the following drives: ● 256 GB ● 128 GB

Manual

So rather than the WD Black 2280 M.2 disk you could use the WD Blue which is a SATA-3 variant. 

Post back with any more questions but please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed. 

[trbbrt]

Thanks a lot for your prompt advise. I have replaced it for WD blue which works now without problem. Thank you again.