SSD Installation

[Tabish89]

I want to install SSD on my laptop.

Should i go for an HP SSD or a Samsung 120gb evo SSD? 
How to install one on my laptop and how to save the data in the factory hard disk.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Here is the Service Manual:

Manual

Since your laptop has an i7 processor and 4 GB dedicated video memory you have an M.2 slot for a second "gumstick" type hard drive. It's located above the battery in the upper right corner as you have the laptop flipped over with the hinges at the top. 

M.2 slot circled

So you could install this:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-860-SATA-Internal-MZ-N6E1T0BW/dp/B07864V6CK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=15...

M.2 SATA "gumstick" SSD

I do not recommend anything smaller than 250 gigs. This will make it possible to keep the existing hard drive and just install Windows to the SSD and keep your old data on the hard drive.  You can make the HP recovery thumb drive and put a factory install on the M.2 disk and there are several other ways to do it, too. Happy to discuss further. 

If this is the info you needed please accept as solution. 

[Ruben_S]

Hi,

you can install samsung or HP SSD drive on M.2 slot.

by default it will save data on primary HDD.

To install SSD drive please check the link below :

 https://h20464.www2.hp.com/

Product category : laptops and hybirds

Product family      : HP Envy

Product series       : your model name.

"I work for HP."
Regards,
Ruben

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[Tabish89]

Hi, 

The link is broken.

[Tabish89]

Dear Huffer, 

Thanks for the reply. 

Can i install these ? 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFKX41/ref=emc_b_5_t?th=1 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-250GB-MZ-V7E250BW/dp/B07BN5FJZQ/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Also, if i factory install on ssd, i will have to reinstall all programs that are on the factory hard disk? 

[Huffer]

Not those. They will not work. Your laptop can only use the SATA type of M.2 not the NVME. And if you do a factory reinstall such as from the HP recovery disk, you will get the same image you had as when you opened the box of the laptop and fired it up the first time. If you want an exact copy of what you have now you need to do a clone or restore from a Windows system image backup. Post back if you need help with that. 

[Tabish89]

Dear Huffer,
I am unable to remove the back cover despite removing 12 screws.

[Tabish89]

Should i take out this screw as well? 

How should i remove the back cover? 

[Huffer]

Pages 35-37 of the Manual. You need a plastic non-marring tool. You find a place where you can insert the tool usually the front corner or by the hinges where you can find a gap already started and work around the perimeter unsnapping fasteners. An old credit card will work. If you do it right with just the right touch it unzips like a zipper.  

Not your exact model but similar: look about 2:50 into this video to see the technique:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs4NMh3LD-4

[Tabish89]

Dear Huffer,

I managed to pry open the back cover except near the screw shown in the image. The screw just won’t open . What should i do?