Installing Windows 10 on NEW SSD

[PJ03]

So, a FULL charge (for the battery) doesn't have to happen BEFORE the first re-start of the laptop?  Asking this because obviously installing Windows will require several re-starts, most likely before the battery can fully charge. 

And thank you so much for sharing the YouTube video.  HP makes is easy!  😍

[Paul_Tikkanen]

On using a new notebook for the first time, you should charge the battery for 24 hours.

How Long Should I Charge my HP Laptop Battery? | HP® Tech Takes

I'm not sure about when you install a new battery.  It wouldn't hurt.

When I install Windows, I always have my notebooks plugged in during the installation process and at least until Windows has concluded doing its cumulative and security updates.

[PJ03]

Oh yes, I would definitely have the laptop plugged in while installing Windows and my programs.  But if I do all of that as soon as I get the battery and the hard drive installed, do you think it's okay that the laptop would be continuously re-starting prior to the calibration?  And then, after I finish everything hours later, it's okay to wait until then to do the calibration?  Obviously after a full charge. 

Or, do you think it would be best to install Windows and do the calibration prior to taking time to install all of my programs (lots of programs).

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I recommend you charge and calibrate the battery as soon as possible.

[PJ03]

Could you shed some light on number 1 and 2 below?  Does it simply mean to do both of these steps (1 & 2) as QUICK as possible?  If so, I don't understand the logic with number 1.

Perform the following steps to recover the computer using a USB flash drive.

1 - Turn on the computer and insert the USB flash drive into a USB port.

2 - Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button.

3 - Disconnect all peripheral devices, except for the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. Remove media from internal drives and remove any recently added internal hardware.

4 - Turn on the computer and use booting options to boot from the USB drive.

5 - Follow on-screen prompts to complete the recovery.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Here's what I do.

You've made the recovery USB flash drive with the cloud recovery tool.

Plug it in a USB port.

Turn on the PC.

Immediately press/tap the ESC key to get the menu of options.

Select the F9 boot options menu.

Select the USB flash drive with the HP recovery image on it and press the Enter key.

The PC should boot from the recovery media, and you can then follow the instructions on the screen.

[PJ03]

Now that makes perfect sense.   😊  Thank you so much, Paul! 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

[PJ03]

Finished with this.  Paul, your instructions were so very professional and right on target with all of the details.  Thank you so much for all of your help!  👍

Another quick question:  Is it okay to leave a laptop plugged in all of the time, or is it best to let the battery use up its charge and then re-charge?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

That is great news you have your notebook up and running again with the new hardware installed.

Personally, I would not leave the notebook plugged in 100% of the time.  That might lead to battery swelling in rare circumstances.

You may find this link from HP of help to you...

HP Notebook PCs - Improving battery performance (Windows) | HP® Customer Support