Replace the hard drive - HP Notebook - 15-Af101np (ENERGY STAR)

[suect]

Hello,

Is it possible to replace the hard drive? 

Which hard drive models and brands are recommended?

What is the maximum storage space accepted?

Can it be replaced with a 4TB hard drive?

Any tech can replace it?

Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, you can replace the hard drive, but I recommend you replace it with a 2.5" SATA SSD for much better performance.

You should be able to run a 2 TB drive in your notebook but anything more than that is a big question mark.

See chapter 1 of the service manual for the drive capacities HP offered in the model series.

Nobody that I know of on this forum has installed a 4 TB drive.

A 4 TB mechanical hard drive is probably too thick to fit in your notebook's drive bay.

9.5mm is the maximum thickness supported.

You should be able to install the drive yourself by reading the service manual at the link below.

HP Notebook PC (AMD)HP 255 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

Here's a video too.

HP 255 G4 disassembly: How to open and change memory, hard disk and thermal paste - YouTube

[suect]

Hello Paul,

Thank you for your help.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.