Installing M.2 2242, 128Gb SSD in HP EliteBook 840 G1

This video shows which SSD fits in HP EliteBook 840 G1, how to install it, and runs properly.

[@johnps1670]

You need a m.2 2242 SSD, which is SATA. Maximum size I found was 256Gb. Don't mind the 2 gaps and seeing only 1 gap on the computer slot. When M.2 SSD is recognised, but not in Windows, you must change some settings in BIOS. Disable msata and Raid, => computer won't boot. Back to BIOS and enable msata and raid. That did the trick for me, the drive was visible in disk management.

[@adityabansal6541]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Could help someone if they get stuck on the same point.

[@johnps1670]

@@adityabansal6541 It's a common problem, but fixable.

[@Xeonomy]

​@@johnps1670and my dumbass bought PCIe... the notches are missleading.

[@YtGuiders]

Oh Wow i have same Laptop Exactly Same Color

[@kvk-t8i]

Hey man, quick question if you mind. I have a zbook 15u g2, which looks exactly the same , but is made for 2260. Now I have a 2242, but am wondering how to put it in. Somehow there seem to be no screws in the holes where it should be. Can I just add a stainless steel screw in there somehow, or do I need to be carefull concerning heating or something else? In fact, on my computer, the place for the 2242 looks exactly like yours on the place where a 2260 would fit in, so much lower to the motherboard... Hoping to hear frim you and keep it up! A

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey, in this case, you should the install the SSD which fits perfectly and for the screw part, pull up the screw from the motherboard, the one which doesn't make any difference if removed. Another suggestion would be getting an external panel for ssd, which allows it to be fit in place of hard drive/ another size ssd. You have look for that particular size panel and you will be able to use it.

Cual es la capacidad máxima que puedo incorporar en la SSD M.2 de este equipo, he visto hasta de 2Tb, saludos

[@sasisasi7928]

Nice work. And can you help with voltage and amps this oscoo 2242 m.2 ssd requires

[@adityabansal6541]

No idea, please search online.

[@esteregg6061]

this is posted as installing a 256GB M2 SSD on this laptop. I have read that this unit will only support up to a 128gb M2 ssd. The video user installs a 128gb not a 256gb as this post says?

[@kuker003]

Hi, bro, I have this laptop and I tried to use an SSD like that one and it's doesn't recognize the SSD on BIOS, only the Notebook Hard Drive. You do something else before this instalation? I see my laptop, like yours have on the SSD port 1 "cut", or division, and my SSD like yours have 2 of that cuts, but yours works and mine not. Sorry if I bother you and thanks if u answer me

[@adityabansal6541]

@@kuker003 hey, I don't remember exactly since its been 2 years, but I can suggest that if it is not recognising the installed drive, check disk partition either through the disk partition application or the cmd, if it is present there and just needs to be allocated

[@mitulgupta6164]

help me out on few things 1. How to Insert sim card and use it 2. use of smart card 3. which ram is compatible DDR3 or DDR4

[@adityabansal6541]

1.See, if you are asking in respect of this laptop (HP Elitebook 840 G1), then when you remove the battery, there is a sign on that battery space of the sim which guides you to insert the sim in the particular direction. I will try to soon post a video on that. 2.In the case of a smart card, you can insert on either side of the laptop where "SC" is written with the same width of the insert area as of the card and it is used mostly in companies as the employees might enter their ID card or any other card for authentication purposes. 3.With HP Elitebook 840 G1 model laptop you can insert the only DDR3, check the specifications of your laptop with which it is compatible to run. If it supports ddr4 you should definitely go with it as it consumes less battery power and is faster but if you have ddr3 compatibility one, it also runs well.

[@mitulgupta6164]

@@adityabansal6541 I tried inserting the sim card in that slot but there are no connections in the network area and yes I also use 840G1 help me out

[@adityabansal6541]

@@mitulgupta6164 Try checking out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIXMfmiYiqiBrMU meanwhile, I will also try to insert sim card in my 840 g1 and let you know and see if I can upload a video on it.

[@mitulgupta6164]

@@adityabansal6541 the procedure in the video is not working you please try and let me know what works

[@adityabansal6541]

@@mitulgupta6164 Hi I tried doing this with BSNL 3G and Jio 4G sim, but it is not working even after installing the specific drivers. I am not sure but while surfing I read on some websites that some laptops are set with SIM card capabilities to support a specific company sim card. It can be, rest I will try on my other laptop of Dell latitude series and if it works I will post a video.

[@ramangade6687]

Hi bro nice vedio but i which ssd use for hp840g1 elitebook? Full name

[@adityabansal6541]

Hi, I am sharing the link of the one which I ordered on Amazon OSCOO 128GB m.2 2242 Solid State Disk High Speed SATA3 for Hp 840 G1 G2, 9480M, Lenovo X240,X250, T440, T450, T450s, T440s www.amazon.in/dp/B08Q7JQBRT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XGQRP6Y5C8F8E6V6M28T

[@juniortaju1914]

Boa tarde eu sou moçambicano tenho um PC idêntico preciso de uma memória SSD, como podemos fazer ou onde posso comprar, obrigado pela atenção dispensada

[@jashuggins9330]

Quick question, thx...installed an Integral ssd m.2 242 512gb on my Hp EB 840 G1 and does not recognize it in BIOS and of course in Windows, maybe a wee bit of help please? Thx

[@adityabansal6541]

Hi, try checking it using 'diskpart' command in cmd, there we can know whether it is available or not and if there it lists then you just need to boot the OS in it or if u wanna use as partition then check it in 'Disk Partition'.

[@DavidMortaz]

I have the SAME laptop and I want to only keep the M.2 Drive and remove the 2.5" SSD drive for another project. Would I have to reinstall the OS on the new M.2 Drive?

[@adityabansal6541]

Hi, i would suggest cloning the OS of the hard drive to the m.2. it will just work as fine and no need to install a new OS.

[@DavidMortaz]

@@adityabansal6541 Thanks for your directions. The NVME card I am considering is Gen 3, but this HP Notebook is only supports Gen 2 speeds. Where can I find out the Read/Write speeds of Gen2 NVME card to compare it to running with the 2.5" SSD.

[@adityabansal6541]

You could easily find this on Google. Just search how fast is nvme m.2 compared to 2.5 inch sata SSD. According to me nvme m.2 is 5-6 times faster than 2.5 inch.

[@DavidMortaz]

@@adityabansal6541 Thank you. I managed to find the spec after installing the HP Support Assistant. It appears G2 version of this laptop can only support NVME disks of up to 256G and nothing bigger.

[@abhirana2735]

Bro you can make a video how to install kali in your pc

[@adityabansal6541]

OK i will upload soon

[@eros.1996]

I have the same model with 4 gb ram. Is it upgradable up to 8x2? total of 16gb ram

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes mine has two slots and I did upgrade it to 16GB (8x2) ddr3

[@eduardosampaiomoreir]

Bro, Can i use NVME, pcie or Sata? Does it have limits for storage or i can use 516GB for example?

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey in this model you can use sata3 m.2 in SSD. The size whichever you need you can go for it

[@masyer]

So, it is available or not using nvme?

[@adityabansal6541]

@@masyer That you have look for about its availability. Mostly these models are available using HDD and you have to buy SSD

[@masyer]

@@adityabansal6541 I mean that NVME SSD unavailable to this elitebook, isn't it?

[@adityabansal6541]

@@masyer I think it's available online on Amazon

[@leotomarere8318]

Good video. Should I use "M.2 SSD" or can I use "M.2 NVME SSD" ?

[@adityabansal6541]

NVME is 2280 and it will not be compatible with the length of SSD you can use in 840 G1, for G1 use 2242, If u have another model look for the SSD space in the hardware of your laptop and then buy..

[@faisalchogle3598]

you can use a size 2242 M.2 NVME SSD for the 840 G1.

[@kashanasim7903]

plz tell, i have the same question!

[@kashanasim7903]

@@faisalchogle3598 bro can you tell me from where can I buy m.2 2242 nvme 256 gb or 128gb?

[@martinsosa9871]

@@faisalchogle3598 seriusly? Pls tell me!

[@felixcandelaperu]

HOLA, Y, PARA QUE SE PODRIA UTILIZAR EL PUERTO DE TARJETA SIM POSTERIOR? ES PARA CHIP DE CELULAR Y BRINDARLE INTERNET? O TIENE MAS USOS APROVECHABLES?

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey I haven't used it yet, but do want to check what is it used for, do let me know in case you have used it.

[@abhirana2735]

Keep it up bro

[@starksuman]

can we make this as c drive for windows. i mean are there any speed issue or anything, and also i want to know the read and rigght speed. can u plz help me out

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes you can make it, do boot it as you turn on the laptop, choose M.2 and it will be your c drive. Speed is much better like laptop turns on from switch off mode in about 5 sec. I tried using it with only 4 GB of ram, it is gave me quite good performance with multiple windows.

[@stephinyt]

Will it work for hp elitebook 840 g4

[@adityabansal6541]

You will have to check which ssd is supported 2242 or 2280

[@Mladjasmilic]

I have tried 2 2242 B key ssd. None of them is working. I can see them in boot menu and if I boot from SATA, but when I try to install OS on them or just write to them, there is an Error. I updated the bios, no help.

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey, if I am not wrong, I think I am using B+M key 2242 SSD. Try this one, this might work well with 840 series

[@wedwardes]

Just installed on 820 G1 a 512 M.2. It shows up in the boot options but not in file manager. Does it have to be partitioned?

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes it will show in the boot options initially as per my knowledge, i guess you have to make it a partition to access in file manager or to access from boot options install a operating system.

[@arib_801]

its support up to 512GB M.2 sata?

[@conanedogawa4947]

Which is drive you use to bootable? Ssd or Hdd?

[@adityabansal6541]

Ssd, better results

[@AndreOliveira-go3xl]

Você me salvou amigo parabéns pelo seu conhecimento. Muito obrigado pela ajuda. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aboodtornado7203]

Hi can I use Samsung SSD PM991 M.2 2242 42mm PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe MZALQ256HAJD MZ-ALQ2560 Solid State Drive On Hp Elitebook 840 G2 core i7 5600U 2.6 GHz And which capacity it will fit 512 GB or 256 GB ??

[@adityabansal6541]

Sorry, i have used it only on HP elitebook 840 G1 till now, please search online

[@pkmnsr4537]

bro, i have the same laptop as this, is it possible to install 512 GB M.2 SSD here? While we are here, idk where else to ask this ques, but is is possible to attach a graphics card (ones for laptops, if there are any) on this laptop?

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes, I think you can go with 512 Gb m.2 SSD, if not m.2, you can replace 2.5 inch slot drive with SSD. For graphic card there is no particular spot to replace one in the motherboard, I am not sure but you can try connecting graphic card from outside if money is not a problem.

[@papaakaapara]

For graphics card , you have to buy the converter which will be connected to the place of WIFI card, you gotta remove the wifi card. And after that you won't be able to use wifi directly you gotta buy a new wifi usb dongle.

[@Blaze420..]

Do we have to repeat the boot process everytime or only once ?

[@adityabansal6541]

If you are installing it in Dual boot then you have to boot every time, other options are using Virtual Box/VMWare.

[@ernfredcarlpineda7765]

​@@adityabansal6541need help, what is the size of the screw that is used in locking the SSD? My laptop apparently has no screw installed and i want to purchase it so that i can install the SSD

[@dhanyasaj4681]

Is it compactable Samsung SSD PM991 M.2 2242 42mm PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe MZALQ256HAJD MZ-ALQ2560 Solid State Drive On Hp Elitebook 840 G1 core i5

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey, it seems compatible but you have to try it once as I have used only OSCOO M.2 SSD as shown in video and it is running quite well for the last 1.5 years and 0 problems. Rest it is up to you whichever you want you can use.

[@tech_boy_vir]

From where i buy its original battery

[@maxxjee]

bro what is use of extra 2 buttons on mouse pad

[@adityabansal6541]

@@maxxjee it's a business series, so they provide extra buttons that work same way the below ones work.

[@maxxjee]

@@adityabansal6541 its great to see u active bro thnxx

[@Ritmhdkk]

Bro i have HP ELITEBOOK 840G1,having m. 2 slot, it support 2242 nvme?

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes

[@TuneStageLive]

Hey bro .. i have installed tha same ssd of 256gb it is detected in boot drive but it is not showing in hard drive manager help me please

[@adityabansal6541]

You can find this in Disk Partition.

[@sinerhiashospitalcivilmade2648]

Hi bro.. this model can support 2280 model?? thanks

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes it can work but it will need a connector to install it in place of 2.5 inch hdd/ssd

[@mdsarifulalam6272]

Hi, I am using HP EliteBook 840 G1 Base Model Notebook PC ,I want to install 128 GB SSD in it.My port type is NVME M.2 . My existing RAM is 8 GB.How much more RAM I can add with it and Can you suggest a compatible SSD for this model?

[@adityabansal6541]

Hi, you don't need to add more ram as you are installing a SSD, it will itself boot the system faster. The one which I showed in the video is very much compatible with this model, OSCOO SSD whose price is also less than the others and it is reliable too

[@mdsarifulalam6272]

@@adityabansal6541 Thanks bro,but you showed the sata type mine is NVME type M.2

[@adityabansal6541]

Oh yes sorry for the typing mistake.

[@kashanasim7903]

@@mdsarifulalam6272 hey bro! so the nvme SSD works fine with 840 g1? bcz I want to purchase it too if it works fine!

[@kashanasim7903]

The max supported ram of this odel is 16 gigs.

[@kmishy]

is this nvme or sata ssd/ what was the cost for u/

[@adityabansal6541]

SATA3 M.2 2242 SSD, cost price - Rs 2600 i guess when I bought it in 2020

[@SunshinePrecuious]

I ordered for this type of SSD for elitebook 850 G1, will it be compatible??

[@adityabansal6541]

If the size of the slot is same as the SSD, then it should work.

[@SunshinePrecuious]

@@adityabansal6541 It's the same size as the one used in this video. 2242.

[@adityabansal6541]

@@SunshinePrecuious Did it work then?

[@SunshinePrecuious]

@@adityabansal6541 Ordered it on aliexpress on Sunday, yet to arrive. Wish I could send you a picture here on the comment.

[@adityabansal6541]

@@SunshinePrecuious It's ok try it when you receive

[@eduardosampaiomoreir]

Do your ssd still working good bro?

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes and very well

[@eduardosampaiomoreir]

@@adityabansal6541 thank you my friend!

[@abhirana2735]

Can we use big ssd inside if we remove sd card slot

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes, you can insert it in place of the HDD drive. I have also installed and now my laptop has two SSDs both working well on different Operating systems.

[@Nick-co6de]

I have hp probook 440 g2 is it possible if i try to install 512gb ssd

[@adityabansal6541]

You need to check if there is a M.2 SSD slot in there. If it is then go ahead but if it is not you can prefer a 2.5 inch SSD which also provides a good speed and reduced boot time.

[@Nick-co6de]

@@adityabansal6541 there is m.2 slot for size 2242 but In hp guide it is mentioned upto 128gb ssd supported and also ssd supported upto 512GB for 2.5 that means I can’t upgrade to 1 TB Can you suggest please what will be good! I have 16 gb ram and 500 gb hdd

[@adityabansal6541]

@@Nick-co6de I don't think but you can do like 512 gb of 2.5 SSD and 128gb of M.2 SSD, it provides total good amount. I have also done the same.

[@factsWithfrenzy]

bro, is that ssd is is capable for hp elite book 840 g1 notebook ,see the link

[@adityabansal6541]

The SSD which I have shown in this video is very much compatible with 840 g1, I am using it for the last 3 months

[@factsWithfrenzy]

@@adityabansal6541 thank you

[@김경배-u8v]

You installed SATA not NVME on your video. Are you sure the 840 G1 support NVME? I cannot find any proof with that.

[@adityabansal6541]

Hey, its M.2 2242 SSD SATA3. Kindly excuse me in case I have used the NVME word in the video.

[@puneet7768]

Can we install longer ssd?

[@adityabansal6541]

No, In this model you can only install 22 x 42 mm only.

[@neerajkashyap2624]

Hi bro, this ssd is compatible with hp folio 9480m??????

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes, it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6LQo2t7Z7J3gJI

[@sameersane]

There is two types of OSCOO m.2 2242 ssd with different price tag Rs 4199 and Rs 3510. So my Question is what difference between them ?

[@adityabansal6541]

No other difference, just on the seller part. One is selling for 3510/- and other for 4199/-. You can go with the one who got better ratings and reliable price.

[@itsazzad]

Detected in the boot menu but not in Windows10

[@adityabansal6541]

I installed the OS in Dual boot mode. To be able to detect in Windows 10 you are use Virtual Box/Vmware.

[@prashantagravat8093]

im also order 256 gb oscoo but not show in boot

[@adityabansal6541]

After installing the SSD, try restarting the laptop and look for Boot device options in case of HP elitebook and you will see the option to choose.

[@muhammadshoaib-ub3cg]

mujha bhi baachna ha mara pas ha yahi cheez SSD MN KOI IMEED WAR HO TO MSG MI in PAKISTAN

[@irfanriyaz4685]

Can i use m.2 nvme 2242 in this?

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes I am using M.2 SATA3 2242 SSD in this.

[@irfanriyaz4685]

@@adityabansal6541 grt, thanks for helping

[@AdadG]

@@irfanriyaz4685 SATA and NVMe are different things.

[@masheerulhaq2467]

I also had the same laptop HP EliteBook 840 G1. I am currently using 600GB HDD. In addition to this, I want to add simultaneously 256 Gb M2 SSD and add some RAM also. Is it feasible? Kindly reply..I mean to say is it ok to add and how it improves the speed of my laptop..thank you

[@adityabansal6541]

Yes it is, I tried it with 500 GB HDD and M.2 SSD and it worked well.

[@apodartho6608]

I need m.2 micro ssd from where I can get this type of ssd, would you plz explain me

[@adityabansal6541]

I bought it from Amazon. I am sharing 256Gb SSD link. You can buy the storage size according your need. Here's the link www.amazon.in/OSCOO-256GB-Solid-State-Speed/dp/B08Q86HBF9/ref=asc_df_B08Q86HBF9/?tag=googleshopdes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=397082384864&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7815255050606151881&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9298588&hvtargid=pla-1309601986512&psc=1&ext_vrnc=hi

[@mfurqanahmad619]

Bro in my g1 840 this ssd not working

[@adityabansal6541]

Hi, it is working perfectly fine in my laptop I am using for the last 1 year. You can try contacting customer support from where you ordered.

[@uvz7381]

2242 M.2 not popular now.

[@adityabansal6541]

You can continue with anything that fits.

[@CC_GokuYT]

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