Split X2 hard disk and RAM upgrade

[ThePadiwan]

I saw but it doesnt specifically say which one as I found two versions of the 840,

Samsung - 840 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA III Solid State Drive for Laptops

OR

Samsung - 840 EVO 250 GB Internal Solid State Drive

[trekker4935]

There's only one mSata SSD 840EVO.
http://www.custompcreview.com/reviews/samsung-840-evo-250gb-msata-ssd-review/19650/

[ThePadiwan]

Ok thanks thats the same as the second link I posted so I will get that one.  Is it hard to install or should I take it to bestbuy or Tiger Direct to install? 

[trekker4935]

Installing is easy once you open the tablet up. I suggest you download the parts manual for instruction on how to open. There a couple of links in earlier posts but if you haven't done this before, I'd be very careful. Also, if this is a new machine under warranty, the warranty would be voided. If BB or Tiger Direct od it, you might ask the also about the HP warranty. I've had mine since November and no problems (yet). Just a caution.

[ThePadiwan]

I have just the hp extended warrenty I did not purchase the BB warrenty.  So if I do the upgrade that would void the hp warrenty also?

[trekker4935]

Yes it would. The trick is if you can open up the tablet and not have it appear opened and make sure you put the original mSata back they might not even notice. I took a chance and have been lucky so far:) Good luck!

[Audreyspapa]

Or, you could just be honest about it. If you want to change things with your device, just do it. But know that it voids the warranty if you mess it up.

[rama9998]

All,

Couple of weeks back, I purchased a new hp split x2 - direct from HP. I got too confused with all the different split x2s out there, so wanted to make sure that I buy the right model that I could add an additional SSD on the keyboard. The sales guy told me that the model I was looking for was 13T-M100.

I got a good deal for an samsung ssd, ordered the HP upgrade kit ( I used the serial number of my laptop to order the HDD upgrade kit) and tried to upgrade it today. After taking off the cover, the battery, I found out that the hdmi board lacked a connector for HDD.

Can someone help me? Is the HDD connector elsewhere on the M100? I have placed a call with HP (through email), not sure when and if I will get the reply.

Page 40 of the manual from HP titled HP Split X2 PC maintenance and service guide shows a picture of a slot under the HDMI card, that is  missing in my PC.

If I am unable to add the SSD, I plan on returning the laptop back..

Can someone in this forum help please?????

Thanks in advance. 

[Scooter52]

The model you ordered could have been configured with the 500gb drive direct from HP. The salesperson should have directed you to this. I hope that you have opened your laptop in such a way that it can be put back together w/o hp noticing as opening it probably voided your warrenty.

[rama9998]

Yes, but I did clearly mention this to the sales person that I want the model that will allow me to upgrade with an SSD in the future. But what I dont understand is even if it was configured with a HDD, how will the HDD be connected? where will the cable be connected? I do not see anything close by the HDD/SSD bay where there is an open connector. Here is a follow up question:

Can I replace the HDMI board? How do I makes ure that the HDMI board has a connector? A new HDMI board costs 35$ in HP parts store..