Replace HDD with SSD

[DMG2020]

Hi Guys,

  I have been dealing with HP laptop HP Notebook - 15-ay103tx for last 3 years, it is quite impressive for me as a newbie for laptops. So recently I experienced a few but majorly effected complications such as Slow Boot, Heavily Lagging, Black Screen, etc. So with those negativities, I thought to give RAM upgrading and Replace HDD with SSD. I would like to get some help on them, Which SSDs are better and max capacity allowed with the system and Better RAMs with suitable MHz? I saw you guys have been really saviors on this platoon, so I thought I can count on you!   Thank you, guys! Be Safe and Be Vigilant! 

Spec - Product name - HP Notebook - 15-ay103tx

            Intel® Core™ i5-7200U (2.5 GHz, up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)

           4 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM

           1 TB 5400 rpm SATA

           Windows 10 Home 64

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the Crucial memory/SSD report for your notebook.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/hp-15-ay103tx

You can install up to 2 x 8 GB of memory, and you can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.

The MX SSD's offer better read/write speeds than the BX models do.

From the memory kits offered, select memory that is 2400 MHz in speed.

it's only going to run at 2133 MHz anyway.

Hopefully, you can get Crucial memory and SSD's in Sri Lanka.

It's pretty much available worldwide.

You stay safe and well too!

[DMG2020]

Hi Paul,

  Thank you Paul, Its really helpful and well detailed.

  I have one concern, Can I add SSD about 2 TB? it shows as max. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You should be able to install a 2 TB 2.5" SSD.

The crucial report I posted lists 2 TB drives in the MX and BX series.

They are pretty expensive though.

[DMG2020]

Thank you so much Paul! Hope you are safe and doing good.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

So far, so good! 🙂

And my wishes for the same for you and your family!