HP 250/255 G7 - M.2 SSD and 2.5" HDD/SSD Upgrade Guide - 6BN96EA

[@the_wolf8992]

For the ones who faint when looking at the prices for board and cable: I just installed a "LS-G072P / 4350M932L01" Board & Cable ("compatible with hp15-da hp15-db"). It cost me around 20€ and it works just fine for me with a 2.5" SSD. Thanks for the video, btw! Edit: My Laptop is a HP 250 G7

[@BrueComputing]

Great tip!

[@boss0978]

just this and a sata sdd?

[@mp7851]

Would this apply to a 255 g7?

[@timurodinaev5941]

Why so expensive. I bought LS-G072P on aliexpress for 3$

[@NINNINJAOP]

Can u add hdd and ssd both for hp 250 G7?

[@tahep3906]

I think that Hp should put this video to their official support channel since there is no good explanation on this matter, nearly all Hp laptop users (including me until very short while ago) don't even know that they can add second hdd via hdd connector board replacement or cable into their laptops which come with default m2 ssd, thanks for this super helpful video!

[@sergiog6070]

Lograste instar un segundo disco ssd?

[@mbxiom]

Please disconnect the battery before working inside it

[@annajansen6945]

Hey, I'm going to remove my SSD once it arrives and I wanted to thank you for explaining everything you are doing :) The other videos I found didn't have sound and that doesn't help newbies so thank you SO much for explaining everything.

[@lukmly013]

I like the old laptops where stuff was so easily replaceable from bottom. HDD? Unscrew the cover, pop-out the old one pop-in new one, screw cover back on done. RAM? Same. Battery? Now that's best, Unlock, press, swap. Yeah! You're running low on battery? Put in another one! Full again. Thickness? A bit more. Weight? Also. I/O ports? Yes. That's enough of answer. Keyboard? It actually clicks and travels. Dusty fan? Remove it's bottom cover and clean it. Easy. Repair something else? Unscrew bottom screws, get in.

[@Zinglebarb]

Just looked at the prices of the cable and board for a second SSD and almost fainted !

[@chrisliddiard725]

There is so much storage potential on this MB, you could even fit a CCD caddy in the cdrom sata drive port for more ssd .

[@gustavooscarvallejos1608]

hola tengo la misma notebook y queria saber si es compatible con ssd m.2 nvme ¿? y hasta que capacidad soporta¿?

[@johnschulte5820]

Thank you so much, I now have a SSD installed with your help!

[@edsonpascoal5448]

where is the cmos battery located in this laptop.

[@BrueComputing]

I don't think they have one - HP tend to just utilise the main system battery for this.

[@evelinaibarra5245]

Hello. I need to replace the motherboard in the same laptop. Do you have any video showing it? Thank you. Pablo.

[@lefikamoalosi]

please make a video of you upgrading the hdd

[@ludorf]

Thanks a lot! Clear and straight to the point!!

[@BrueComputing]

Glad you liked it!

[@rory7248]

You think can upgrade to nvme simply by swapping out the SATA?

[@GageBrown]

Hi, i have a question, what is the maximum capacity for the SSD Drive for the HP 255 G7?

[@boskobuha8523]

Is it possible for the primary disk to be an ssd and the existing HDD to be like normal memory

[@yacinebenk3108]

Can I install NVME M.2 1TB on my HP 255 G7 laptop?

[@arronrushton9238]

Just wondering i have this laptop with the r5 2500u does it have two ram slots?

[@eddie_lee6587]

Can u upgrade the cpu to like a i7

[@BrueComputing]

You'd have to replace the whole mainboard as the CPU is soldered down to it in all modern laptops.

[@juanmanuelespejofresneda4274]

Hello, the hp 255 g7 can have an ssd and hdd at the same time?

[@sweiland75]

Why would a laptop have an hdmi port for a graphic card to output hd when the monitor's maximum resolution is only 1366x768?

[@BrueComputing]

My 255 G7 had a 1080p, but if you have a 1366x768 one you can still output 1080p to an external display as a second display, or only using the HDMI port and disabling the internal display.

[@miguelmoralestorres2694]

Thanks a lot. Whith your heIp, I installed a WD SN550 Blue in my HP. Now is faster!!!

[@BrueComputing]

Nice work!

[@starforcethenamethelagnde1533]

cen you add link to the caddy or part nomber

[@qwertzundefinedapfel3830]

A word of caution: *If* you plan to upgrade the HP buy one with a m.2 SSD istalled. It might be costly to buy the HD carrier but it's doable. I bought one with a HD installed and wanted to insert a m.2 afterward but the m.2 connector's missing on the board. So unless you're pretty firm with SMD soldering *and* know exactly which connector part no. ought to be sitting there *and* know where to get one from you're f*cked.This is true for a 6HM88ES model at least (aka el cheapo).

[@Zinglebarb]

damn shame .

[@Fabian-eq9ni]

Is it possible to upgrade the ssd version with a hdd without removing the disk reader ?

[@chrestos.sv1gap]

Or use SSD 2.5" (SATA III), not SSD M.2.

[@Yamuleth08]

can i put 980 pro or 990 pro in a hp 255 g8 ryzen 5 5500u laptop?

[@emiraanisaacs4440]

Can i put an i7 processor into my HP G8 250 laptop?, my current processor is i5 11th Gen

[@lapachi_428]

Can I install Samsung's 860 EVO 500GB SATA M.2?

[@daniel_rossy_explica]

I have a HP 250 G7 and the specifications from HP state that it comes with an M2 drive and and an SSD.. but what I see on my system is only one drive, and I can even hear the HDD spining around. My question is: can I add a drive to the M.2 port and replace the HDD with an SSD?

[@chrisliddiard725]

A SATA SSD is the obvious upgrade from a SATA HDD.

[@kabindrapradhan7229]

Please help .. Hp 250 G7 i3 10th gen how much maximum RAM support please tell me .

[@michaelnesbitt1989]

hi, would this apply to the hp250 G7 also. You only mentioned the 255 the video?

[@BrueComputing]

The chassis design is basically the same - 250 is the Intel based version, 255 is AMD. The machine I was working on was the 255, but the process is almost identical for the 250.

[@dgma626]

What size screw do I need for the hard drive connector board and what size screws do I need for the hard drive on the metal brackets?

[@kookoon]

HP should stop making upgrades this hard... Opening a Lenovo is just removing screws.

[@SaltSpirits]

Lenovo also chose to solder single channel memory on ryzen laptops around this pricepoint at a point. Not super happy with HP’s approach either, but I’ll take it over even less upgradability, I guess

[@Pistacho123Lol]

Thank you so much! This video helped me a lot.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@mikeandrews9201]

How difficult is it to replace the keyboard, and what I should i be paying in terms of labour. Also several shops sell them - which supplier do you deem as reputable. Hp laptop 250 G7

[@septian91df]

Support ssd nvme?

[@freelancer1051]

If ur upgrading then u also gotta show the boot time of the laptop after SSD upgrade.

[@jessetwilliams1156]

@brue computing, I have one of these also without a DVD/CD-ROM Drive. I downloaded Speccy and it said I had this drive SAMSUNG MZNLN128HAHQ-000H1 from the factory in it. I would like to upgrade it to the 500 GB M.2 drive from Crucial. I ran the system scanner on the computer at Crucial, and it said that a M.2 SATA would work. Just want to confirm with you before I order it.

[@ludorf]

Wait... you'd better use a M.2 PCIe instead of SATA.

[@ludorf]

Sorry... I was thinking 'bout a 470 G7...

[@tilian93]

What kind of board+ribon would be compatible with Hp 255 G7 laptop in order to put an HDD in it?

HP250G7, good intentions my wife buyed M2 SATA 3 500 gb, please...can this see equipment all 500Gb. cause original specification shows only 256 gb SATA compatibility ??

[@GLORIBLESS]

why not turn on turn on and show performance.

[@stathischaidemenos7441]

Hello!! Does the hp 255 g7 support ssd m2 nvme? wears cpu amd athlon gold 3150u and an ssd m2

[@BrueComputing]

It should do, yes.

[@stathischaidemenos7441]

@@BrueComputing does it support ssd NVMe?

[@BrueComputing]

@@stathischaidemenos7441 I believe so, yes.

[@roderickgalea3261]

Hi can I do upgrade to make it more faster.because when I convert dvd to mp4 it is very slow.can I do something to make it more fast?

[@jessetwilliams1156]

I bought a Sabrent M.2 SSD to 2.5-Inch SATA III Aluminum Enclosure Adapter (EC-M2SA) from Amazon. I have 2 Crucial MX500 M.2 500 GB SSD’s (One was already laying around and the other one is already installed in the Laptop). Once I put in the Adapter, can I fit 2 of those SSD’s in the enclosure for the computer to have 2 SSD’s?

[@pieterbester1234]

Thank you..upgrade guide was very useful. Manage to upgrade without effort

[@rauldon273]

So u say i can install an NVMe SSD in there & i would hav no compatibility issues. However, would i need to manually go into the BIOS & change the settings to PCIe as opposed to SATA to make sure it will run at the native NVMe SSD speeds?

[@a_xylotl]

Don't have to, that setting you're thinking of is strictly for the SATA controller, (using IDE/compatibility mode instead of AHCI for backwards compatibility with old OSes for SATA drives. Or RAID if you're planning to use some logical setup for redundancy or speed increase), while NVMe will strictly only use the PCIe bus by default without configuration in BIOS, as it is separate from the SATA controller in the laptop.

[@svennnorendal5459]

Where can I get hold of the board and cable for adding a normal SSD? Does the laptop has power for an additional drive? Thanks for the videos, of great help.

[@svennnorendal5459]

Found it on ebay US. £47 is not cheap.

[@Aquaquake]

Hi, do you think it's possible to repaste this laptop? i.e. do you think it's possible to dismount the heatpipe in there without breaking it? Thx for answer in advance and have a great day.

[@cerebral2780]

Sir I have bought the variant with 256gb SSD Is it possible to add one more SSD to it ? Does this laptop have extra slot to support two seperate SSD ??

[@ORBPOSSE]

Hi, my son has a similar laptop ie hp 255 g7 but we're unable to turn it on. I suspect the battery or the dc jack connector is faulty any idea what kind of connector I should look for on ebay? Cheers

[@BrueComputing]

If the battery is faulty it should still turn on with mains power. Normally if the DC jack is damaged you should be able to see the centre section of the jack is broken - normally happens when someone trips over the charger with it plugged in. Part number for the DC jack is L20475-001 - search for that on eBay and you should find them.

[@ORBPOSSE]

@@BrueComputing Thanks so much for your help. 👍🏻

[@ORBPOSSE]

@@BrueComputing Hi, what if I changed the connector and it still doesn't power up, any ideas?

[@BrueComputing]

I'd strip the system down to the minimum components (disconnect battery, screen, touchpad, storage) and leave just DC jack, fan, keyboard and RAM connected. Before starting leave it a couple minutes with battery disconnected and power unplugged. If the system won't spin up the fan when turned on with the power connected then there is a likely a mainboard failure.

[@ORBPOSSE]

@@BrueComputing Thanks so much Sir👍🏻

[@adrianm9748]

Is your laptop overheating ? My g7 255 just by running an 1080p yt vid + light browsing causes it to go into 90degrees C. Or a simple 4k YT vid. Exhausted air is cold. Only about 1/3 of the heatpipe gets very hot, about 1/3 is hot to the touch but bearable and 1/3 is quite cold. All this while it's running on 90degrees C in hwmonitor and starts throttling.

[@adrianm9748]

@Jaree Bond Yeah it's 255 ryzen 2200u 256ssd 8gb. Replaced it and this other one is fine. So other had defective cooling system.

[@adrianm9748]

@Jaree Bond thanks but already got another one and is fine

[@koolpoll86]

If you want to heat up your room you get an AMD! If you want performance you go with Intel. Intel is more efficient at cooling

[@chrestos.sv1gap]

The temperature difference denotes inadequate thermal conductivity of the (copper) heat pipe.

[@orunyi]

Hello, what is the best RAM upgrade for this laptop? 2400mhz 8gb ddr4?

[@rauldon273]

yes. this supports DDR4 2400MHz which is perfect. don't need 2666MHz & anyway one cannot tell the difference from a real world perspective between 2400MHz & 2666MHz. :)

[@renatolobo717]

I have a hp 246 G6, can I use a SSD m.2 NVMe ? Or only sata interface

[@BrueComputing]

It really depends on the original configuration of the machine - if it shipped with a HDD and no M.2 SSD then it probably won't have an M.2 slot on the board.

[@hernandoovalle3212]

@@BrueComputing I bought with hd. Where couldt I get the slot to m. 2 interface?

[@BrueComputing]

@@hernandoovalle3212 Its possible the systems with a HDD as standard don't include an M.2 slot - you'd have to open it up and check. If it doesn't you'd need to fit a 2.5" SATA SSD instead.

[@theebikeshop5372]

Can i upgrade hp 250 g7 processor ?

[@BrueComputing]

No - as with basically all modern laptops the CPU is soldered to the mainboard, so the only way to upgrade it is to replace the whole board.

[@karuanmax7821]

g7 s gpu unupgradable ??

[@isaacpoteet248]

I'm purchasing a new wifi card for my wife's hp 255 g7. It was given to her for college and the wifi speeds for this particular model are trash. Like 0.04 mgbs download speeds and we have a 300 mgbs wifi service. This particular card is an AC 7265 802.11, supposedly supposed to open the band width up to max 846 mgbs. Although it needs a m.2 slot to fit it. Does the 255g7 have this? I saw in the video where you removed the wireless card to demonstrate but didn't hear if it was in fact a m.2 slot. Thanks for you time.

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, it should be a standard M.2 card.

[@isaacpoteet248]

Just out of curiosity. What wifi card is installed in the computer in its stock form.

[@davidborio6598]

Hi! I install a NVME ADATA Falcon 256GB on my 250 G7 153B9LT and when i press de button the laptop turn on, but the screen is black and after a while the nvme begins to warming up. Please help

[@BrueComputing]

Have you installed or cloned an operating system on to the SSD?

[@daandendikken4728]

where can i find the cable for the connection?

[@SionFrench]

heard of Aliexpress?

[@younessbejrhit4315]

@@SionFrench XD

[@THE_MrHotTrax]

I just purchased one and I'm currently waiting for it to arrive. Is the 256GB SSD something that comes standard?

[@Cristian.Călinescu]

I've just got my hands on the a4 9125 model with 120GB SSD. I'm considering upgrading with an Nvme drive and though I haven't got it open yet I'm 99% sure it's SATA like in your video. What are the chances of an Nvme SSD working in that slot? And given there are Nvme versions of this laptop, would that be an assurance of booting from Nvme? Cheers

[@jahivan]

same question here.. im trying to figure out if an nvme drive would work on the sata slot?

[@justinhuntington3269]

@@jahivan Did you ever get this question resolved? I have a friends HP G7. It has NVMe drive installed as it states this on the label. Toshiba one. But it has two notches (keys) on the end of it which usually means its SATA. All NVMe drives appear to have one notch (key). Trying to replace a dead one but from the video Brue says the slot can accommodate both types. Did you get one fitted ok?

[@robkeen1908]

Hi @Brue Computing, my laptop is the same as the one in your video, without an optical drive. I want to add an HDD using an optical drive caddy rather than source the board and cable to put one in the HDD bay space. It appears that even though the casing doesn't have a space for an optical drive, the SATA connector is still present on the motherboard - is this correct? Also, are there any mounting points for an optical drive caddy, or is just a case of hoping the case screw lines up with a hole in the caddy? Obviously I don't want the caddy ratting around inside. And is it it a 9.5mm caddy that is required? Thanks in advance.

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, mainboard has the connector regardless. Caddy would be 9.5mm thick. Best option would be to source a replacement base panel with the opening for the optical drive, mounting bracket, and front panel for the drive (which will fit on the caddy to match the shape of the base). The non-optical drive base has some strengthening webbing moulded into it which would obstruct fitting a caddy internally.

[@YusufFelly]

Beware that the optical drive uses a USB 2.0 to SATA bridge which basically means that the speed of the SSD will be limited by the USB 2.0 max speed which is 30~40 MB/s.

[@davidgibbon4063]

I've never installed a hdd before but fitted a Seagate BarraCuda 1TB SATA III 2.5" using a Hp 15-DA 15-DA0003NA connector board, as shown in the guide, but it isn't coming up when I reboot up the laptop 😟 Not sure what I'm doing wrong but could I be missing something?

[@BrueComputing]

That's a completely different laptop, its probably not compatible.

[@dragosmakovei]

can you fit a 1tb sssd or max is 512?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes higher capacity is fine.

[@linkshark]

Thanks for this my friend. What kind of sdd suit in 255 G7? nve? m2? ill upgrade one this weekend.

[@BrueComputing]

Can take either SATA or NVMe M.2 drives. There is a link in the description.

[@Micheloski]

Hi could you please post the link for the spare rubber feet ? I can't find them on ebay... Thank you

[@BrueComputing]

I didn't replace the rubber feet, I refitted my original ones.

[@AmZPresents]

Hi. What is the maximum ram will it take, also how many ram ports does it have? Thanks.

[@BrueComputing]

It has 2 DDR4 slots. I believe it can support 16GB modules, but I haven't tested that.

[@gailallwn8400]

Thank you James. Brilliant tutorial. Thank you. Gail in port elizabeth SouthbAfrica

[@akilsrg1580]

Is this laptop upgrade upto 16gb ram?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, should work fine.

[@rafabtx]

can any size of nvme be installed on this laptop? 1TB for example

[@BrueComputing]

Should work fine.

[@khankhattak.]

does it have same layout as 245 g7 r5 2500u model

[@BrueComputing]

The 245 is a 14" machine, so it'll be a little different, but should be fairly similar.

[@khankhattak.]

Brue Computing i want to upgrade ram and ssd from hdd in a 245 g7 2500u laptop can it be done. also are there two 2.5 inch drive slots or just one. thanks for your help mate really appreciate it.

[@maringlavcic8123]

I have model with m.2 ssd in. Is there second M.2 ssd slot? And if yes where I can see if my laptop has it? Easiest solition is to replace existing m.2 ssd with bigger one if i dont have another m.2 ssd? If I am not mistaken my other option is to buy sata cabled and motherboard piece (together are priced aroud 50 euros) or put HDD/SDD in caddy by replacing optical drive. If you want to replace optical drive what would I need?

[@BrueComputing]

There is only one M.2 slot, so yes you could fit a larger M.2 2280 NVMe SSD such as this: amzn.to/2XqIgDe Getting the HDD caddy, cable and PCB is generally not cost effective, hard to source and £60+ for the bits. Optical bay caddy available here: amzn.to/3el3A3g

[@maringlavcic8123]

At 6:38 you showed to connector board with your finger. What is the purpose of said connector board? P.S. my laptop is Hp notebook - 15-db0005dx but I opened it today and it looks all the same as one in tue video. Your video I closest to what I needed to see and I am so thankful to you for making it!

[@maringlavcic8123]

If I understanded correctly I just need optical caddy, 2.5 inch HDD to insert in it and I just swap it with optical drive and that should be it? One screw and 2 min of work

[@yesshivu]

Is there any cheaper alternative to that £45 drive connector?

[@BrueComputing]

Not that I'm aware of.

[@yesshivu]

Hp 15-DA 15-DA0003NA HDD Hard Drive Connector Board LS-G072P. This cable will work. There are plenty on eBay for no more than £10. I am currently using it and there has been no problem. Please order with cable. Mine was shipped from China arrived within a week.

[@jackfender5074]

@@yesshivu thanks so much, ordered one and working as expected!

[@cvassilakis]

Firstly I would like to thank you for the short and concrete presentation of HP255 G7. It is really useful and helped me to decide for this Laptop. Very positive on this materialization is also the cooling fan position, very easy to detach or repair if needed. Secondly I do have a question, as the version of 255 I found in Greece (at an attractive price) includes a DVD-RW (Supermulty DL) drive, which I cannot see in your video. Does the one you have opened included a DVD-RW?? Is it removable?? cause I could not locate internal slot for this. Thank you in advance.

[@craigconway4093]

Hello from USA, I have an HP 255 G7 in front of me that does not have any optical drive at all.

[@craigconway4093]

You can use a USB optical drive :)

[@MrTimjm009]

Hi Im in spain. It sounds like you have the same one I have . Its got the optical drive in it . I bought it from a shop called worten here in spain . It has the amd 4 with radeon 3 cpu/gpu chip. 4 gb ram and a 500 gb hdd . got it with just dos installed for 125 euros . I have put windows 10 pro on it . I have had the back off and it can swap out the 4gb memory module for an 8gb . lokks like there is a slott for an ssd ( which would be better than the hdd I have although it does load up quite fast ) The procedure for taking the back cover off is the same but here is the thing . The dvd drive front plate is flush with the case so when you try to remove it you have to take of the cover as much as possible then reach in and unplug the dvd drive . It comes out easy so no worry there. then you have to slide it out of the case before you can then unclip the final part from the main body of the PC . Putting it back it sthe reverse . You need to line up the side with the gap for the dvd drive , then slide it through and plug in. Then you can press the rest of it down as in the video . It is fiddly and needs care and patience but it can be done . I agree that it is very good value and it works well . I plan to swap the ram and add ssd to it . It will be a decent little PC for the money . Good Luck

[@Ross.Bagatski]

@@MrTimjm009 I think there is a more gentle approach to remove DVD drive during disassembly. For instance, to leave the tray in open position before switching the laptop off. Then, after the screw, which holds it, is removed, you can take DVD drive out pulling by the open tray. Or if you forgot to press the button on DVD before switching it off there is a small hole on the DVD. I think it is for opening the DVD in off state with a needle.

[@Qualitaetspruefer]

50 Euro for a SATA-cable ?!!??

[@SionFrench]

I think you need to Alixpress that!

[@juancarlos22mx]

You need see more bax.

[@abdallah7077]

Can I upgrade this laptop to 16gb ram

[@abdallah7077]

??

[@BrueComputing]

Yes.

[@vidsforyou9112]

Сколько там слотов под оперативную память?

[@dexxter525]

два, один из них уже занят

[@kaiokenyogi]

Thank you, you helped alot

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped

[@jonathanracicot789]

Do you know where the CMOS battery is located?

[@BrueComputing]

I'm pretty sure it is on the other side of the mainboard, so you have to disconnect it and flip it over. You can find the service manual here: h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06208876

[@crisp-brand]

Can you please tell the exact model of M.2 SSD which is installed by default in this model? I mean it's really important, because different SSD of the same M2 standard could be really different in terms of speed. Not only capacity what metters.

[@BrueComputing]

It was an HP OEM branded TLC SSD. They tend to use a variety of different SSDs as they'll switch suppliers depending on pricing and availability - I've seen 'identical' HP 250 G6 machines with Samsung, Lite-on and Sandisk SSDs for example.

[@renatolobo717]

@@BrueComputing this laptop supports NVMe SSD ?

[@125mr]

How many ram slots is there?

[@BrueComputing]

2 on most models including the one I had.

[@125mr]

Thanks. Specs from Ebuyer shows 2 slots but the Crucial ram checker shows only one. Will have to open it up to make sure.

[@bloodheistjoker7508]

Can i upgrade graphic card

[@BrueComputing]

No. The graphics is integrated into the processor, which is soldered down.

[@nguyenpham4788]

Can you share us how to setup windows for it

[@danieldudas9026]

It has 2 sodimm slots? Does it support 16gb of ram? Is the single dimm in this machine 8GB?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, the one I had had a single 8GB DDR4-2400 module and 2 slots. You could fit one of these to take it to 16GB: amzn.to/2VHoVOt

[@danieldudas9026]

@@BrueComputing thanks for the quick reply!

[@rafabtx]

Can you replace the DVD player with an SSD?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, you could fit a 2.5" SATA drive in an optical bay caddy.

[@LUPUL18605]

You need to be careful about the high of the caddy to fit with your laptop. Is possible to be 9,5 mm or 12 mm.

[@YusufFelly]

Beware that the optical drive uses a USB 2.0 to SATA bridge which basically means that the speed of the SSD will be limited by the USB 2.0 max speed which is 30~40 MB/s. Adding an SSD using this configuration seems pointless to me. You can still however add a normal HDD as storage.

[@Ross.Bagatski]

@@YusufFelly If DVD drive is already installed, is it possible to add 2.5 inch SSD SATA drive or the connector on the main board is already occupied by DVD drive?

[@alvaro9939]

What if I buy a caddy for the SSD?

[@BrueComputing]

Sorry, I don't understand the question? Do you mean to fit it into the optical bay?

[@alvaro9939]

@@BrueComputing exactly

[@samegoi]

@@alvaro9939 should work

[@YusufFelly]

Beware that the optical drive uses a USB 2.0 to SATA bridge which basically means that the speed of the SSD will be limited by the USB 2.0 max speed which is 30~40 MB/s. Adding an SSD using this configuration seems pointless to me. You can still however add a normal HDD as storage.

[@PaoloLuraschi]

What is the point of including in the machine a PCB board that has no SATA connector ? I mean the one you removed at 6:53 ? Either put one with the connector or don't waste a piece of PCB ! I don't understand why PC manufacturers are doing such silly things.

[@BrueComputing]

It is a bit odd! I've also seen some HP machines which had an silk-screened M.2 slot on-board (so space on the PCB, but no connector), then an M.2 SSD in a 2.5" SATA drive caddy.

[@ridpin3896]

Can i use Normal SSD instead of M.2 in my 250 g7 laptop?

[@BrueComputing]

If it has an M.2 SSD from the factory then it won't have the brackets and cables for a regular 2.5" drive installed, so you'd have to source these which generally isn't cost effective. If it came with a 2.5" HDD from the factory it may not have the M.2 connector on the board, in which case you'd have to use a 2.5" SATA SSD instead.

[@ridpin3896]

@@BrueComputing Thank you for your response!

[@dericslab]

Yes. If the unit comes with a Hard Disk Drive inside, then you can replace it with a 2.5" SSD, and use the bracket from the existing Hard Disk Drive to fit it.

[@Zinglebarb]

Does the versions that come with mechanical drives HP 255 G6 Laptop still have the m.2 connector ?

[@BrueComputing]

I don't think so.

[@mattd1853]

The 250 G7 I have here. Mechanical drive from factory. Doesn't have m.2 connector. Just has the bracket available to fit it with screw but no way to plug it in.

[@DadSkool]

hi, i am about to buy the 250, what is the difference? DO you know, I am mainly concerned with upgradablilty, Wethter it has an M.2 port and upgradable RAM. Your one is what i want, this is the one i am going to buy. Any info would be appreciated. I have bought laptops in the past with soldered RAM which was very disappointing. Yours is the only video i can find but as i said the one i am looking at is the 250. Here is a link below. Thankyou, its the 6VV95PA

[@DadSkool]

6VV95PA www.kogan.com/au/buy/hp-250-g7-156-core-i5-8265u-4gb-500gb-hdd-dvdrw-w10h-laptop-6vv95pa-hp/

[@BrueComputing]

The best bet would be to open it up and check - in some of the HP 250 machines I've seen they don't have an M.2 port if they are fitted with a 2.5" drive, only if they come with an M.2 SSD from the factory. If this is the case then you can fit a 2.5" SATA SSD. The RAM should be upgradeable.

[@DadSkool]

@@BrueComputing thanks, i cant open it til i buy it, It only says it has a 500gb hhd which i assume is a normal mechanical drive. If it has 2 slot of upgradable ram and i can upgrade to ssd i will be happy so i think it will be ok. Whats your opinion, besides the size, what is the fidderence between a 2.5 ssd and a m.2 drive. thanks for the reply. I think i will buy it. It has 4gb ram but id i put in more and put an ssd in, it should be good for a few years for my 7 year old son. thanks again

[@BrueComputing]

@@DadSkool I would assume it'll only have a 2.5" SATA drive and no M.2 slot then. There are two types of M.2 drive - SATA based ones are basically the same as 2.5" SATA drives in terms of controllers, performance (max of around 550MB/sec), etc, just in a smaller form factor. NVMe/PCIe M.2 SSDs are a lot faster (1500MB/sec+, depending on the specific drive, some a lot faster) but at generally higher cost, power consumption, heat, etc.

[@DadSkool]

@@BrueComputing thankyou, i was confused until now about the two types of M.2. :)

[@leodelaparra4234]

Does someone know if it works with a hp 245 g7?

[@BrueComputing]

The 245 G7 should be very similar, just a slightly smaller chassis.

[@kodoaok626]

Sir, Does it support m.2 nvme ssd or m.2 sata ssd ? (urgent please) :)

[@BrueComputing]

I believe that either can be used.

[@kodoaok626]

@@BrueComputing thank you

[@2ndLastJedi]

The one here in Australia has a 500GB HDD, do they all have that m. 2 place? I'd like to remove the HDD as my son kill surely kill it taking it to school.

[@BrueComputing]

In UK models they often don't have the M.2 slot if they are a HDD only model - only way to be sure is to open it up and check. You could fit a 2.5" SATA SSD though.

[@2ndLastJedi]

@@BrueComputing thanks Mate, I bought a Dell G7 cheap.

[@obakengmothusi9149]

Thank you soo much

[@BrueComputing]

You're welcome!

[@EdgyTheButterfly]

Thanks dude

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@YusufFelly]

Hi Brue :) I am planning on upgrading the WiFi card to an Intel Ax200 but I have heard that some HP laptops have BIOS whitelists. Can you confirm if this model does/doesn't have BIOS whitelist? Thanks

[@BrueComputing]

Not that I know of.

[@francoisvermaak1764]

Sorry stupid question here but I have been a Linux user all my life but I am starting my own business and am forced to get a windows machine now. If I upgrade to SSD must I re purchase windows again?

[@BrueComputing]

No, the Windows license is encoded into the UEFI firmware, so it should be detected and reactivate automatically without issue.

[@francoisvermaak1764]

@@BrueComputing do you mind showing us how?

[@BrueComputing]

@@francoisvermaak1764 Just install it from a USB stick. It won't ask for a product key or to select a version, it just does it.

[@abdulqaderhaddad3815]

Can this laptop run both an M.2 SSD AND a 2.5" HDD (at the same time)? Very helpful video, Thanks!

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, but you'd need to either get the correct cable and board to attach the SATA drive, or mount it in the optical bay area.

[@abdulqaderhaddad3815]

@@BrueComputing Thanks for the quick reply! I got a good deal on a G7 with a 500Gb HDD pre-installed, no SSD. I'm only going to add a M.2 SSD which should be simple enough.

[@BrueComputing]

I'd check it actually has the M.2 slot before ordering one - some have reported the HDD equipped models don't have the slot on the board.

[@abdulqaderhaddad3815]

@@BrueComputing Interesting... I'll be sure to check (by following your tutorial!). Thanks a million for your help and your super useful channel!

[@АлександрГаллард]

What is ssd here? m.2 2280?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes.

[@double-you5130]

thanks heaps. i just got one with a HDD and wanted to swap out to a SSD however now that i have 2 M.2 slots and some spares i have installed those too so now i have 3 ssd's in it lol awesome laptop couldn't figure out how to open it until i saw the screws were hidden under the brittle rubber footing... hopefully i can glue it back together lol thanks heaps : )

[@vandaque]

Have the same type of laptop with a 512gb M2 ssd, it really gets HOT, up to 79 degrees Celsius !! I'm guessing it's the controller chip, and although they're made to withstand up to 100 degrees C still want to keep it cooler, but how? Why didn't they have cooling grills at the bottom, and why not give the M2 ssd a cooler itself? Probably cos it's too cheap. Does anyone know if you can install a cooler for the MS ssd? and if so, where would the heat disspate? Maybe a Laptop Cooler Pad/Stand with Fans would help keep the temps down?

[@jeanferrazfloripadrone]

Cabble flat HD to motherboard