SSD for dv6000

[JulioBro]

I have a Pavilion dv6000 with Vista 32bit which needs a restore, but I would like to take the oportunity to install an SSD. Although I've seen some stores with models that indicate "compatible" with my machine, I want to know the specs of what I need.

Is there a limit for the capacity of the drive?

Also, if HP have options, how may I see them?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I would do a search in the search box in the forum.  Maybe "SSD in dv6000" or something.

I have yet to find a thread where anyone got an SSD to work in a dv6000 series notebook.

HP did not offer any SSD's in the dv6000/dv9000 series notebooks.

Paul

[JulioBro]

Already tried searching and nothing specific, most answers are regarding newer machines for which HP already have options.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Here are some examples...

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware/HP-Pavillion-DV6000-Hard-Drive-Replacement-with-SSD/m...

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-Systems-and/dv6015US-Laptop-SSD-Compatibility/m-p/57...

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Hardware-Upgrades-Replacements/Corsair-Sata-120-GB-Force-ssd-not-recogn...

[JulioBro]

Cool, thanks! I'll be reading those and see what's the best approach.

From an overview, this is what I plan: Backup my data, restore the machine, then clone to the SSD. Once I make sure it works, I will upgrade to Windows 7.

I hope Windows 7 makes much better use of the hardware.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

As I said, those links show that a SSD doesn't work in a dv6000.

Don't get your hopes up.

Paul

[tjauclair]

So, did it work?

[JulioBro]

Can't work on that; still on Christmas expenses and car brakes...that hit me hard. I may try installing Windows 8 later.

[sdougher73]

I wanted to do the same thing with my dv6000. Add SSD, reload Windows 7, etc but now looks like I might just have to get new HD vs. SSD. 

I did want to mention I tried Windows 8 and hated it! Switched back to Windows 7 which is much smoother I feel.

[digitaldac]

I had the same problem when trying to load windows 8 on an SSD on a DV6000.  However, Linux installed just fine and the entire drive was usable.  Maybe it's a driver issue with the windows installer.