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HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j198ez Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
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Hello! I would like to know if my laptop can support and SSD and if so what kind? I would also like to know if I can have the SSD and my current HDD working together or if I would need to replace the HDD.

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Hi:

 

If you want to upgrade to a SSD, you will need to replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.

 

Below is the link to the service manual, where you can find the hard drive removal and replacement procedure.

 

c03943414.pdf (hp.com)

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Hi:

 

If you want to upgrade to a SSD, you will need to replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.

 

Below is the link to the service manual, where you can find the hard drive removal and replacement procedure.

 

c03943414.pdf (hp.com)

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