What Ports are these, and what type of SSD to get?

[whiz_kid]

I am looking at getting an SSD in addition to my OEM HDD.

Can someone tell me what ports these re, and if i can add an ssd?

One of the slots says it is JSSD1, whitch looks like a m.2 port, but i am not sure. 

Also, can i even add an ssd to this model?

And, can i add a normal ssd next to the OEM HDD in the space next to it?

Here are the pictures: 

M.2 Port?:

http://imgur.com/aJeGoft

http://imgur.com/WwN0LXn

Port next to OEM HDD:

http://imgur.com/UiMjex2

Whole Laptop:

http://imgur.com/fTecavV

Cheers

[Chimney_83]

Thanks for the post and Welcome to HP Forums @whiz_kid,

I understand you are looking to add an SSD to your computer. Happy to help. 

Kudos to you for opening the computer and providing the screenshot. 

Have you checked the service manual of your computer?

Based on the product number shared, click here for the service manual. 

Refer to page number 42, the computer has an M.2 connector using which you can install an additional SSD (M.2)

Disclaimer: HP Doesn't recommend any upgrade/downgrade of any hardware parts or software that is bundled with the product. It may affect the manufacturer's warranty and performance. You can change the configuration at your own risk.

Please do backup your data before making any changes.

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[whiz_kid]

Thanks for the help! @chimney_83

I bought an Intel 128gb gen 6 m.2 ssd to install, but as soon as i try to power on my laptop, it turns off again.

Could this be a faulty ssd, seeing as i cannot even get to the BIOS? Or does my laptop not support this type of m.2 ssd? Surely, if my laptop didn't support it, it would at least boot to the BIOS?

[Chimney_83]

Thanks for the reply, please disconnect the HDD on the computer and install only the SSD and check if it gets detected. 

Reset BIOS to defaults, enable Legacy boot in BIOS under the security tab, save the settings and exit BIOS and check. 

If you have access to any other computer, please try the SSD on that computer and check if it gets detected.

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[whiz_kid]

@chimney_83 thanks for the help, but unfortunately it didn't work, but i figured out why. I didn't pay attention to the ssd i bought and got a PCIe m.2 ssd, but the m.2 slot on my Envy is SATA. Silly me

I have bought a Samsung Evo m.2 ssd (SATA) , and am hopefully picking it up this afternoon, and will let you know how that works out

Cheers

[Chimney_83]

Thanks for the reply, please do test the new SSD and let me know if you need any help. Good Luck. 

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[whiz_kid]

The new Samsung 850 evo m.2 ssd works a treat!
Installed it, booted the computer (left the BIOS at defaults), once windows started i pressed windows key+x and open disk management, found they drive and initiated it.

[sandytechy20]

@whiz_kid

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