HP Pavilion 15-ak002na Gaming: installation of an SSD

Hello
I would like to install an SSD or a mSata/m2 in my PCie slot (if I have one). The SSD is expected to replace my HARD drive, this could go in a caddy to replace my CD player.

So, I want to be confirmed by the experts that my computer has a location free PCIe that supports the mSata and/or m.2 SSD? And if so, is this SATA II or III slot? There are chances that the installation of these will not void my warranty?

And finally, how the 3 options compare to eachother?

Road to SSD:

-Advantages:

+ Availability (I have a 240GB 2.5 "SSD already) (not that big of a pro)

-Disadvantages:

+ More work

+ Certainly void my warranty (I got the laptop last month)

+ 1 TB of data up to 240 GB to sacrifice space.

mSATA/m.2 road:

-Advantages:

+ Less work

+ Not to sacrifice data space

-Disadvantages:

+ Might not be as stable/fast /...

I honestly don't know much about this stuff, I just read an article that gave me the idea that something to do early in the spring. Please correct me if I have something wrong.

Thank you

Minh

Hello

Maintenance and Service of Guide, there M.2 SATA slot with the following available:

  • Supports 6.35 cm (2.5 in) hard drives SATA 9.5 mm (.37 inches) and 7.0 mm (.28 in.) thick
    7 mm / 9.5 mm share the same media
    Accelerometer / drive HARD HDD protection supportSingle configurations:
    2 TB 5400 RPM, 9.5 mm
    1 TB 5400 RPM, 9.5 mm
    500 GB, 5400 RPM, 9.5 mm or 7.0 - mmHybrid HDD configurations:
    1 TB 5400 RPM, 9.5 mm SSHD w / 8GB NAND
    500 GB, 5400 RPM, 7.0 mm SSHD w / 8GB SATA - 3 NANDM.2 (NGFF):
    SSD, 256 GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
    SSD 128 GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, TLC
    SSD 128 GB, 2280, M.2, SATA-3, value DRAM-lessOptical

Source: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-15-Notebook/8610971/model/9044510/manuals

They are all SATA III (or 3).

Certainly, you can make model bacuse it is work for parts of service provider approved

Kind regards.

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