installing old SSD in new HP laptop

[aub1978]

I have an Intel SSD I have been using in an old Lenovo laptop, without problem.

I purchased a new HP 15-af131dx laptop, and want to install the SSD in it.

I have tried several methods, and cannot get the HP to read the drive.

What do you recommend?

Also, how come this product can not be found on the HP website?
I believe this model is only a year old or so.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Your notebook model can be found on the HP website...

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-15-af100-Notebook-PC-series/8543365/model/8961406

Unfortunately, I can't help you with why the Intel SSD won't work in your notebook.

See if enabling legacy mode and disabling secure boot in the BIOS gets the drive to work.

[aub1978]

I have tried changing some boot modes in BIOS. But wouldn't I want UEFI, not legacy?

And, even if changing a boot mode allowed me to boot from the SSD... isn't that just a temporary solution?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If the drive is an old version like the Intel 330 or 520, you may have to set the BIOS to legacy.

Secure boot can prevent non-standard equipment from working.

I have even heard of some notebooks rejecting 3rd party memory with secure boot enabled.

Shocked me.

I'm just throwing that suggestion out there since you tried everything else with negative results.

If it works, you would have to leave the setting on legacy.

[aub1978]

o.k., I will try this again. Not sure if I worked every angle yet. Thanks!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[aub1978]

changing Legacy mode - worked like a charm!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That is great news.

Glad to have been of assistance.