Samsung SSD 980 NVME M.2 compatible with my laptop?

[ReyDel]

I have an HP Envy Laptop model 15m-bq121dx and looking to replace the hard drive with a Samsung SSD 980 NVME M.2  1TB.   will this be compatible with my laptop model?

Thank you in advance.    

[banhien]

@ReyDel 

Samsung 980 runs at higher speed. You can install it to your machine if you wish but it won't run at higher existing drive

You can use the following tool to see what is current speed of its drive.

            https://www.hwinfo.com/

Regards.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, @ReyDel 

It depends on what model Samsung 980 NVMe SSD you buy.

The 'regular' 980 is still PCIe 3 x 4.

SAMSUNG 980 M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4, Internal SSD - Newegg.com

The Samsung 980 Pro is more expensive and is PCIe 4 x 4.

SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 4.0 SSD - Newegg.com

[ReyDel]

@paul_tikkanen

I had bought the regular 980.  

Not the pro. 

Will the regular still work ? 

I also just learned I'm going to need a screw since it didn't come with one.  The person who I spoke with at the store did say there are some models that have a spare screw inside the laptop.  However they  not sure if my model would- That Ill have to look once i get inside. 

So I'm now also looking the screw. 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, the regular 980 will work fine.

Chapter 5 page 34 of the service manual indicates that you need a PM 2.0×2.4 broad head screw for the SSD if there isn't one.

NB_MSG_Rockets_1_2_Cons_923498-003 (hp.com)

PM2.0 = Philips Metric 2 mm in diameter 2.4 = 2.4 mm in length.

Check Ace Hardware, Home Depot, or your local PC repair shop and see if they have any that match that description.

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