motherboard lay out for SSD upgrade

[Elrolo]

I have a HP Pavilion 17-ab005nd with 8G memory and 256G nvme . I want to add an extra SSD, nvme or sata. I can't find the Mboards lay-out ( before removing 1000 screws I want to be sure).

- how many Nvme slots are provided? (extra slot available?)

- how many sata slots are available, including a proper storage for the drive (no dvd rom bracket)

Can someone provide me with a board lay out, or answer my questions.

thanks!

Elrolo

[Photoray002]

Hello Elrolo

When I look up that product number, it says parts for that model are not orderable at this time.

Looks like HP is not providing info about its motherboard either.

Most likely, it will only hold the one M.2 drive as most all laptops do. Otherwise you will have to take it apart to see for your self.

[Elrolo]

Thanks,

I also think 1 nvme (already occupied), but are there Sata solutions? I think the motherboards are rather similar, but i see relevant diferences on Yutube, regarding space and location of connectors

[visruth · Accepted solution]

Hi Elrolo,


Specs: http://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05232365

Manual: Page 1, 2, 35, 36, 37
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05123465

FRU remove/ replace: https://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=10862170&MEID=1D079131-56C0-4F1C-A45C-DE708A395BC1

One 2.5 inch SATA bay and one M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA-3) slot - dual drive support


Regards

Visruth

[Elrolo]

Thanks!

that manual is much more detailed

problem solved

[visruth]

You're welcome.

Good luck!

[Elrolo]

I don't need luck anymore...

now I need a screwdriver! 🙂

[visruth]

Sure you need 😉

[Photoray002]

Sorry, I thought the question was, is there more than one nvme slot, which there is not. But glad you found an answer before I had a chance to reply.

[visruth]

@Photoray002


I was typing my reply when you were posting/ had posted.

I saw it after I posted mine, and could not delete my post either.

Sorry if you felt bad


Regards

Visruth