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12-02-2019 11:29 AM - edited 12-02-2019 11:35 AM
Hi there. I was thinking of installing an ssd into my laptop as the hdd is quite slow. I noticed that the laptop has no CD drive so is there another 2.5' slot? Or is there an m. 2 slot.
This website says that there is a m. 2 sata slot but I want to check before buying.
Link: https://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP---Compaq/hp-15-bw0xx-series
12-02-2019 11:44 AM
Hi @Jth123
Your computer has capacity for next information of storage
Description Spare part number
512 GB 763008-017
256 GB 865902-017
128 GB 827560-048
Also your computer just have 1 slot according to next information
Internal Card
One M.2 slot for SSD
One M.2 slot for WLAN
You can see the information on page 4 for Product description in next link
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493256
Hope solve your doubts, if yes let me know it Regards!
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12-02-2019 12:04 PM
Hi,
The service manual does mention support for M2 SATA3 SSD. However before buying an SSD you should check if the actual slot is present on motherboard as sometimes in notebooks that did not come with M2 SSD, the physical slot is missing.
On page 43of service manual you can see the steps to remove the bottom cover
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493256
M2 slot
If the slot is there you can insert an M2 SATA3 SSD such as the Crucial MX500 or the M2 Samsung 860 Evo or similar. You can get of your desired capacity (no limit). You will need to reinstall the OS on the SSD for great performance gain.
Hope it helps,
David
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