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‎10-06-2018 07:39 AM

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Product: HP Stream - 14-ac053sa
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

 

Hello,

 

I tried to look for myself which disks i can use to replace the current one i have but there are too many options i really dont know which to pick. 

 

 

I need to replace the 32 GB disk i currently have for one of higher capacity due to Windows Updates. Probably 64 ,128 or 256 GB. I Dont think i need much more.

 

But then reading in internet aside from internal disks i read i can choose for a 64 GB internl disk and a 32 GB Sd Card. Is it cheaper this way or its better to buy a 128 GB  internal disk.

 

Also should i buy an HDD or an SSD? I use Autocad and Photoshop mostly. Autocad i dont need capacity for that, because files are smaller than 1 MB. Mostly performance for Autocad.

But for Photoshop i do need capacity instead of Performance. Cause its seems when using Photoshop a temporary Cache is created when editing anything. And this cache increases upto 3 GB!!!!!!!!

 

My disk currently have 4.60 GB aproximately free of space. So Photoshop cache just fills it up instantly.

 

I desperately need  disk upgrade.

 

What i would really want to know if it is possible to change the internal disk for another with higher capacity. Which one? LOL

 

 

Another issue. I tried looking in ebay, amazon and Mercadolibre.com.ar (i currently live in Argentina) but i just couldn't find not even what i was looking for. What mix of words i must use to find internal disk for notebook?

 

 

My sister bought this notebook in the UK and brought it here to Argentina where i live and use the computer. So im wondering if its the same if i buy it in the UK or in Argentina? I mean can i find an internal disk for this specific computer anywhere in the World or just in the UK?

 

 

Also if i buy it from HP an original part can i take the HP disk which im currently using (after replacing of course) for some kind of price discount?

 

 

Hope you can help me because i am completely pitch black regarding these issues. If more information is needed for better helping, dont doubt.

 

Thank you very much for whoever reads this. Tried to make a short description but seems its not my strength.

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‎10-06-2018 09:33 AM - edited ‎10-08-2018 04:06 AM

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A 64 GB nano SD media card that is delivered with an SD card adapter is a better solution than an external USB hard disk.

 

KIngston or Sandisk will work. 

 

I recommend using a mainstream brand like one of those two.

 

From the Maintenence & service guide for the Stream 14-ax000 series notebook

External card expansion
HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
Support for SD/SDHC/SDXC
Push-pull insertion/removal
 
Here is an example at Amazo.com that is delivered with an adapter to make it fit in the media card slot of your notebook.
 
 
 

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‎10-06-2018 07:44 AM

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@NickieSanx

 

To better assist you, we would need the exact model number or product number of your laptop/desktop???

 

REO

 

PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY SERIAL NUMBERS

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‎10-06-2018 08:11 AM - edited ‎10-06-2018 08:37 AM

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Unfortunately, the "hard disk" in the Stream notebook series is actually soldered onto the system board. It is eMMC memory and not a SATA hard disk or an SSD.  It is not upgradeable.

 

You can use an SD media card to upgrade your storage capacity and it will allow you to perform Windows updates. I suggest perhaps 64-128 GB.


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‎10-06-2018 08:12 AM

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Model Number: HP Stream - 14-ax053sa

 

Product Number: Z3C76EA#ABU

 

Are these the ones?

 

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‎10-06-2018 08:33 AM

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@NickieSanx

 

Yes the 32GB is soldered to your system board.

 

There is no slots for HDD  or  M.2 SSD.

 

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Sorry @NickieSanx not much you can do.

 

REO

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‎10-06-2018 09:07 AM - edited ‎10-06-2018 09:10 AM

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Ok :'( , (forever alone pic here)

 

Like the name of the pic. NoNoNo.png

 

So SD card will be then.

I have been looking in ebay amazon etc. Any recomendations? My direst problem is the Windows Update issue in a Windows 10 64 bits 32 GB hard drive. (Face palm)

 

Is it enough with a 64 GB SD card? Do i need a 128 GB? I dont use much capacity. Been a year, almost 2 and i used 2 GB only. A side from Photoshop Temporary Cache.

 

What would be a better solution. I dont mind aesthetics. An Sd Card will be the same as an external HDD connected to the USB port? I mean specifically in performance. Do i need a 90 mb reading and 80 mb writing SD card or with a 30/30 (i mean the lowest possible) is enough? Minimum requirements for a SD card in a notebook of my specs? Brands are the same? Kingston Sandisk any other are all the same? Better in your experience?

 

Thank u so much for answering in such a short notice!!! I wouldnt have been able to deduce the hard drive is soldered. I would have end up buying one. LOL.

 

 

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‎10-06-2018 09:33 AM - edited ‎10-08-2018 04:06 AM

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A 64 GB nano SD media card that is delivered with an SD card adapter is a better solution than an external USB hard disk.

 

KIngston or Sandisk will work. 

 

I recommend using a mainstream brand like one of those two.

 

From the Maintenence & service guide for the Stream 14-ax000 series notebook

External card expansion
HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
Support for SD/SDHC/SDXC
Push-pull insertion/removal
 
Here is an example at Amazo.com that is delivered with an adapter to make it fit in the media card slot of your notebook.
 
 
 

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‎10-06-2018 09:59 AM - edited ‎10-06-2018 10:02 AM

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thank u very much for helping me both of u.

 

Is it better a Nano SD with an adapter than an Sd card?

Is Nano SD the same as Micro SD?

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‎10-07-2018 10:03 AM - edited ‎10-07-2018 10:03 AM

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I should have said micro SD cards instead of nano cards in my previous post.  That was an error in terminology on my part.

 

High capacity SD micro cards are more common and easier to source than  the same in SD media cards.  So yes, micro cards are a better choice.


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