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Hi.  Can I intstall an ssd in the HP Notebook--17-by0040nr.  Any assistance will be appreciated.  agarnett25

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Please tell us what kind of Samsung SSD you already have but if it is a 2.5 inch SSD and your laptop already has a 2.5 inch hard drive the answer is yes. 

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@agarnett25 

 

Yes, you can install M.2 SSD on your machine. There are few compatible products - may be more

 

   https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-17-by0040nr/CT13268095

   https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-17-by0040nr/CT13268118

   https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-17-by0040nr/CT13268159

   https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-17-by0040nr/CT13268128

 

The first 2 are better/faster.

 

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BH
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Hi,  I am sorry.  I was not not clear.  I have a Samsung ssd and would like to install it in my laptop.  Can I?  Thank you.  agarnett25

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Please tell us what kind of Samsung SSD you already have but if it is a 2.5 inch SSD and your laptop already has a 2.5 inch hard drive the answer is yes. 

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