Want to know if my computer will support Samsung 860 Evo 250GB 2.5-Inch Sata Iii Internal Ssd

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Hi I want to upgrade my pc hardware in this process i want to replace my harddisk with Samsung 860 Evo 250GB 2.5-Inch Sata Iii Internal Ssd (Mz-76E250Bw) (2.5 Inches). Will my computer support it. 

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes that is a good choice and will work. You can see how to replace drive on page 81 of service manual

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04341736

You will also need to install the OS on the SSD, either by using recovery disks, migrating a backup image or by downloading media creation tool from Microsoft on different PC, running and creating a bootable pendrive with the OS on it. Windows will automatically activate once installed and connected to Internet.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

If you choose this option you will need to use the pendrive to perform a clean install of Windows 10. You might need to disable fastboot and secure boot in BIOS. So, insert the pendrive in the PC and it should boot directly from the drive. If not, turn off PC by holding power button. Press power button and immediately keep pressing ESC  until startup menu appears and then press F9 and choose the pendrive in boot menu. Once it boots from pendrive follow the procedure to install Windows. You do not need a product key as it is in the firmware. Windows will automatically activate once installed and connected to internet.

When finished installing allow Windows to completely update and find all or most drivers. You can follow this process by going into settings > Security and update > click on Verify for updates. You might need to reboot a couple of times. 

Let me know if you need further help,

David

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