Which HDD and SDD are compatible with my device ?

[mohit24]

My system goes to read-only mode automatically. I tried to fix it using fsck, but it only temporarily fixes the problem. I think my hard disk is failing. 

I want to replace my hard disk, could you please suggest me which hard disk is compatible with my device?

Please tell me one HDD with 500gb storage and one SDD with 256 - 500gb storage. I will choose one out of these.

Thank you.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Your Service Manual:

Manual 

See pp. 2-3 and then 60-62. You do not have hardware for an M.2 "gumstick" type disk so you need a 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD 9.5mm or 7mm thick:

This would be a low cost replacement mechanical drive:

https://www.amazon.in/Toshiba-Notebook-Hard-Disk-500GB/dp/B009AOFKUM/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=2.5+inch+hd...

SSD:

https://www.amazon.in/Western-Digital-250GB-Internal-WDS250G2B0A/dp/B073SB2MXW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=L38H1...

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed. 

[mohit24]

@Huffer

It's mentioned the manual for  :

Models: 15-ay000 – 15-ay099

Models: 15-ay100 – 15-ay199

But my model is 15-ay542 

[mohit24]

@Huffer will it work for my device, my device is ay-542tu ? I want to confirm, please reply.

[Huffer]

Yes your laptop is covered by that Manual. HP has posted that manual on the homepage for your model series:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-15-ay500-notebook-pc-series/12229013/manuals