HP 17-x025na: upgrading to an SSD

I use HP 17-x025na with 1 TB of hard drive now I want to upgrade my laptop to SSD. Can I install an ssd on my laptop? Which ssd is the best choice for my laptop?

Yes. You can install an SSD.

They type of SSD you need is a SATA SSD.

My preference is 850 EVO from Samsung.  A 256GB SSD with a capacity to do what you need.

See the sticky to the laptop hardware and update the section of the forum for more information about how to upgrade to an SSD.

http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-hardware-and-upgrade-questions/BD-p/hardware

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