SSD to replace HDD in HP Laptop Pavilion 15t-ay000 CTO

[pgentarch]

Looking for recommended SSD brand and model to replace HDD in HP Laptop Pavilion 15t-ay000 CTO. Will the existing connections to the HDD work with the replacement SSD? Do I need something else for connection? Not easy to determine by web sites.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Yes, you can direct swap the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD by removing the hardware attached to the 2.5" drive and using it on the 2.5" SSD.

I recommend the Western Digital Blue SA510 2.5" SATA SSD's in a storage capacity that meets your needs and budget.

Below is the link to the service manual:

HP Notebook PC (Intel) * Models: 15-ay000 – 15-ay099 * Models: 15-ay100 – 15-ay199HP 250 G5 Notebook...

[pgentarch]

OK, how about this one: SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5” SSD - is it equal or better than the Western Digital? Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Yes, that drive would be fine too.

It has a slightly faster write speed. 

530 MBPS vice 520 MBPS offered by the WD Blue.

[pgentarch]

Will go with the Samsung model. Looking at the manual brings up more questions - see pages 31 and 35

HP Notebook PC (Intel) Model: 15-ay000 - from the Manual, Computer major components:
(12) Power connector cable 813945-011
(13) Solid-state drive board 850946-001
(14) Solid-state drive, M.2 (not illustrated)

        256 GB 865902-002
       128 GB, for use in HP Notebook PC models 827560-021
       128 GB, for use in HP 250/256 G5 Notebook PC models 861334-001
       256 GB, for use in HP 250/256 G5 Notebook PC models 861335-001
(15) Hard drive connector board 817878-001
(16) Hard drive (does not include bracket, connector board, or cable)
        NOTE: For HP Notebook models, the hard drive cable is available using spare part number 855003-001.
        For HP 250/256 G5 models, the hard drive brackets and cable are available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 859515-001 (ETB), and 859516-001 (non-ETB).
        HP Notebook PC models:
             ● 2-TB, 5400-rpm, hybrid 8 GB SSD, 9.5 mm 801808-005 HP Notebook PC and HP 250/256 G5 Notebook PC models:
             ● 1-TB, 5400-rpm, hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999-005
            ● 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch 778192-005
            ● 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch (for use in India) 676423-855
            ● 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm 778186-005
       HP 250/256 G5 Notebook PC model:
           ● 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7-mm 703267-005

Existing HDD: 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch 778192-005; plan to replace it with a Samsung 1-TB SSD model.

Items 13 and 14: is there another location for a SSD and no larger than 256 GB? Not clear about what this is for. Should I ignor? Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Since your notebook came with a 2.5" mechanical hard drive, the M.2 slot/parts to add one are not present.

Only the 15-ayXXX notebooks that came with a M.2 SATA SSD from the factory have the M,2 slot.

IMHO, there would be absolutely no reason to try and find the parts you need (which don't include the screws where needed), when the 2.5" Samsung 870 drive will outperform any M.2 SATA SSD that I know of.

Currently the fastest M,2 SATA SSD that I know of is the M.2 SATA SSD that I originally recommended (WD Blue SA510).

Now, if the notebook supported NVMe SSD's that might be a different story, since NVMe SSD's have much faster read/write speeds than SATA SSD's have.

[pgentarch]

Looking to find the subject item. Not an easy web search. Replaced the HDD with new Samsung SSD 870 EVO and found no sourcce for the mounting bracket or frame and set screws. The frame with the HDD is esentially revitted to the HDD device. I used a small piece of Gorilla tape to hold down the SSD in place. Otherwise it works, but not a permanent installation.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I've never read any posts were anyone was unable to use the mounting hardware from the original 2.5" mechanical hard drive on a new one.

Unless HP changed how things are, there is a procedure to remove the assembly from the hard drive in the service manual.

HP Notebook PC (Intel) * Models: 15-ay000 – 15-ay099 * Models: 15-ay100 – 15-ay199HP 250 G5 Notebook...

Chapter 6 pages 60 - 62.

[pgentarch]

Yes, I tried to remove the four screws holding the two brackets on either side of the HDD, but they are so tight that I cannot remove. Looked at the diagram again on page 62 of the manual. That is the correct configuration. I might have to take the HDD to a computer shop to properly remove those Phillips screws. Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.