What SSD can i use to replace my current HDD?

[devmarti]

My HDD is starting to get a little slow and i want to upgrade to an SSD. I borrowed an empty SSD from a friend to test the speeds but it didn't show up in BIOS. This is a standard Samsung SSD that should work. Is there a problem with my computer or is it compatibility problems with the SSDbrand or type?

I am also looking into upgrading from 8GB to 16GB ram can somebody link 1 stick of 8GB RAM that will work with my computer without replacing the current 8GB stick.

SSD I used: Samsung SSD 840 PRO  128GB (Model number: Z-7PD128)

[SunRise_D]

Hi Devmarti,

Thank you for choosing HP laptop and welcome to the HP support forum.

Before any recommendation, would you be able to check which HP Elitebook 840 generation are you using currently? G1, G2 or G3?

This is because different generation might have sight differences in terms of connection port selection and compatibility issues.

Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.

[devmarti]

I have the G1 generation.

[SunRise_D · Accepted solution]

Hi Devmarti,

Your Samsung SSD harddisk should work on HP Elitebook 840 G1 as long as it is using SATA port. You may refer to the youtube video below to perform the OS duplication to your new harddisk before you replace it.

How to configure your SSD

Step 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1GqasEpZ7s

Step 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNJ8b4IeKWE

How to replace the Harddisk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ibaLeO4cU

To upgrade the RAM, you will need to purchase a DDR3L SDRAM, 1600 MHz model.

Hope this helps. Thanks.