iMac mid-2010 for one SSD HARD drive replacement

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• Pavilion 15-ab057nr: How can I change for one SSD HARD drive and update my RAM?

  Hi, I would like to change the hard drive of my computer (Pavilion 15-ab057nr) for one ssd and also add another module of RAM. The problem is that I've never opened a laptop before, and I don't know where to start, or what should I do after I opened the computer. I don't know if anyone could help me by giving me a guide on how to perform these upgrades, every little detail would be useful. Thank you.

  Hi @IYMF,

  Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A place where you can find solutions for your problems with the help of the community!

  I stumbled upon your post on the HP Pavilion Notebook - 15-ab057nr and tried to help you! I looked in your question about upgrading the internal hardware. I understand that you are looking to upgrade your hard drive to a Solid State Drive, as well as adding another module of RAM.

  Here is a link to your Service Manual. You can find the specifications for compatible discs on page 49. Please note that this laptop model doesn't support that type hybrid Solid State Drives.

  Maintenance manual, page 55, there will be a list of the size of RAM supported, but also a guide on the replacement of the RAM. Up to 16 GB of RAM may be supported in a 8GB x 2 configuration.

  On pages 46 to 50 of your maintenance manual, you will find instructions on how to remove the rear panel of the laptop, as well as, instructions on the removal of the original hard drive.

  I also found this Vidéo Guide giving visual aid on the replacement of the hard disk. The model of laptop in the video is not exactly the same as the model that you have, but it can provide assistance, however.

  Please let me know how it goes.

  You can say thanks for trying to help by clicking on the Thumbs Up below! .

  Thank you.

• For one SSD HARD drive swapping

  Permutation of my HARD for one SSD drive

  Dear people;

  I recently bought a Dell SSD to swap with my HDD on my Studio 1558, Windows 7, 64-bit failure.

  What I needed to know, is the image of the system will be enough to transfer all files and program, so the OS on the SSD. As much free disk space is concerned, I have more than enough to copy on.

  I am concerned about Microsoft not to validate the transfer of Windows 7? I also have an OS drive that Dell sent me. Wouldn't be better to use it instead of the image of the system?

  I thought that I would make sure I do that when the hour comes-any day now.

  Thanks for your time.

  dwdraw2

  You must install windows from the installation media, and then reinstall all your programs and files. System images are only to reinstall on the same disk or a disk of size even. There is no problem with the license. This isn't for the computer hard drive. Reactivation should not be a problem, but you might have to talk to a person to explain the replacement of disc.

• iMac mid-2010: list of compatible HARD drive

  Hello

  I need to replace the hard drive of my iMac 21.5 mid 2010. I thought that any SATA drive would work, but after studying a bit I discovered the issue of thermal sensor. So my question is: are there at - there somewhere a list of compatible drives? I can't find any information on this subject.

  I'm not going to replace the drive myself, but I would like to know the options.

  Thank you

  Luis

  You don't necessarily have to get a special player.  There are interface cables

  available that have a temperature probe attached to it.  See:

  http://eShop.MacSales.com/item/OWC/DIDIMACHDD09/

  This cable simply connects between the new drive and the cable of the iMac.

  Using this cable, you can install any available hard drive.

• Satellite L50 - A-1 DG - with the new SSD HARD drive replacement

  Satellite L50 - A - 1 DG

  I would put my SSD in the PC and install win7 on it. But it does not work.

  I try to put the SSD into the DVD rom adapter. It can not been recognized in the bios.

  I tried to replace the SSD hard drive. Then the pc cannot start up. And I can't get into the bios or adjustment.

  Someone knows what's the problem?

  > I try to put the SSD into the DVD rom adapter. It can not been recognized in the bios.

  This does not work with all models of laptops.
  As far as I know that the laptop must support Slim Select Bay and the BIOS should also support this hardware option. But in your case, it doesn t.

  One possible solution is the use of SOLID-STATE drive instead of the HARD disk.

  You said that you are not able to access the BIOS after these updates.
  Well, before you do this (a SSD drive connection) you should access the BIOS and must disable secure boot and must set the start mode MSC mode.

  The comments appreciated.

• Tecra S11 - 11 p stand for the SSD HARD drive

  Hello

  I have a question regarding the use of the intensity of the HDD and SSD.
  MyvToshiba HDD use 5V 800mA. The SSD I use takes 5 v and 1, 6a. That's double the amps used by the HARD drive.
  There will be problems with the power supply?

  > There will be problems with the power supply?
  Why?
  In the worst cases, the battery working time would be a bit shorter due to the higher consumption of the power of the SSD, but it doesn't have to be a bigger problem

• HP ENVY 15-j030eb - SSD HARD drive replacement

  Hello

  Really hard to find all the information on the net regarding this laptop (no reviews, no tweaks etc.). Again I would buy the desire because of his good record. However only if the following can be done:

  Replace the HARD drive internal 1 TB per a DDI, preferably a Samsung 840 EVO Series 250 Gb.

  If so, can you just plug in, or do you need to support etc. Anyone who has done this before?

  Thank you

  Sebastiaan.

  Belgium

  Hello SebastiaanB,

  Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the Forums of HP, I would like to draw your attention to the Guide of the Forums HP first time here? Learn how to publish and more.

  I understand that you are looking to put a 256 GB SSD in the HP ENVY 15-j030eb. I'd be happy to help you with this. I'm you provide a link to the HP Support document: PC portable HP ENVY 15 and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service of Guide. If you look on page 5 you will see that the HP ENVY 15 laptop only supports an SSD 24 GB mSATA, your wanting to install the 256 GB it would not work. What you would end up with, it's either the BIOS would not see the drive at all or it would be very slow and you would lose any benefits that you would get to use an SSD.

  To answer your second question in the guide even if you go to page 44, you will see instructions on how to install an SSD in your laptop.

  I hope that I have answered your questions to your satisfaction. Thanks for posting about these issues on the HP Forums. Have a great day!

• (Emergency) For a bigger hard drive replacement.

  Hello

  I am the owner of a HP Pavilion all-in - One MS210LA desktop PC

  It was delivered with a 320 GB hard drive, which recently failed. I wasn't able to do all the disks dérirez, but I managed to save most of my important work on an external hard drive files.

  My question is this:

  What is the size of disk hard max this machine can take in charge?

  I'm currently having a hard time to find a replacement 320 gb hd, the smallest being 500 GB and up to 700.

  Unfortunately, due to work constraints, I'm anxious to get back to work in my current project which was stopped by this misshap. I try so to find what hd, I can get right now, but at the same time, which would be the best investment.

  My only options for hd to buy as soon as possible, currently 120 GB, 500 GB and GB 700. all for $ 99 each.

  Thanks in advance for your early response.

  Hello:

  Looking at the age, chipset, etc of the PC, in my opinion, you should be able to install up to a 1 TB of HDD, so go with what you want.

  Keep in mind that if you purchase recovery discs, the drive must have at least the same storage capacity (320 GB) size that is dead on you.

• EliteBook 8730w: w SSD HARD drive replacement

  I'm considering buying an SSD to replace the boot disk in an EliteBook 8730w. Two questions. Are the 3 SATA SSD is backward compatible? Does anyone have experience putting a SSD in this model?

  Yes they are compatible back and you will have no problem. Simply treat the SSD as a hard drive. Put in there, to put the software on it and enjoy the ride. If you need any help post more come back.

• Pavilion G-6 2209au: Pavilion G - 6 2209au exchange for SSD HARD drive

  Hello I have this have upgraded with 6 GB ram and now want to replace the disc for one SSD HARD drive, I read in the forms some how you need to change the bios when you do so, what measures are necessary for the ssd to function? I don't like about backing up files, I'll use as an external HARD drive. Also I have the apu a4 4300 m and would like to get 10 4600 m cpu is this hard to replace or should I pay someone? Thanks for the support

  That's what you have:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03551667

  It is the repair:

  Manual

  From the outset I see that you only have 2 GB of RAM. Very easy and inexpensive to spend at least 4 GB. See page 46.

  The motherboard is the motherboard. There is no upgrade available. However, you have the CPU AMD A4 and you might fall into a 10 - 4600M. See page 83. It would be a major update and only would no treatment faster, but would provide a slightly better video chip since it is a "APU" with processor and video on the same chip.

  Finally, you can exchange the mechanical drive to a SSD drive. The upgrade of the speed would be very noticeable.

  That @banhien meant, however, the cost of this can equal or exceed a new laptop. and almost certainly will if you need to pay a technician to do it. The first update I is the RAM, then the SSD and then the last would be the CPU. If you need any help post more come back.

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• Replace SSD HARD drive

  I want to replace the HARD original (HITACHI) with a Crucial MX200 SSD drive in my mid 2010 White unibody MacBook but I'm confused because on the current HARD disk is write "Apple HDD Firmware" and I'm afraid of change because on my iMac (mid-2010), I just change HARD drive with a new and fans is going too fast.

  MacBook are not concerned with issues of fan as some old iMac. Safely, you can replace the HDD with a SSD in a Macbook and have no problem fan.

• Pavilion dv6: install a bisides additional ssd HARD drive

  My PC is slow to start especially, but also in other situations. Is it possible and wil it help with an additional SSD. A hybrid disc would be a possibility?

  DV6-6b20eo is the model.

  It is an AMD processor and these models do not have a slot for card WSSD mSATA, then your only option for one SSD is to replace the internal hard drive with a 2.5 inch SATA SSD.

  Your repair manuals

  See p. 54 to access hard disk, deleting replacement instructions.

  Post back if you need help to find a place, reasonably priced SSD and installing software on it.

  If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.

• 17i wanted to replace SSD HARD drive

  I just bought a new screen Envy 17 t tactile image with a 1 TB HARD drive 5400 RPM. At the same time, I bought a new Samsung 840EVO 500 GB SSD with the intention to replace the slower HARD disk with the fastest SSD. I thought it would be a simple switch (I replaced the older drive in my laptop with no problems). I thought it would be a few screws and a small sign removed from underneath the laptop and everything would be made.

  But after I got the new machine, I got everything install and running and left information for the SSD HARD drive, I have everything off and returned the machine and unfortunately... There are no signs (as described in the documentation) that I expected. She only siingle piece!

  How to HARD drive to replace it? Am I supposed to remove all the screws and remove the bottom or top (where the keyboard is) does jump off and you have access from above?

  Help!

  This model requires the removal of the top cover to the hard disk:

  http://h20564.www2.HP.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docid=emr_na-c04339451&DocLang=en&docLocale=en_US&JumpID=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0007

  This is not a procedure authorized user and will jeopardize the warranty if something is wrong in the process.

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• HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC Hard Drive replacement

  Hello

  I have HP Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC, and I had problems with hard disk of the guarantee period. for example I buy in 2010 and had a hard drive replaced in 2011 and 2012. Next time, he failed in 2013 (almost 11 months apart on average).

  The last time it failed, the warranty has expired so I thought to give it a try as employment through fixing/amortization of bad sector seagate software, Toshiba... that came out of Smart Drive Error.

  I use the HARD drive for some time now, but want to be ready for the next round and I don't know that he's going to be gone for good next time.

  Current HARD disk is 640 GB, 7200 RPM hard drive (replaced in 2012). HP 621046-001 manufacturer.

  When replacing, can I use ANY hard drive 640 GB? Can I use a hard drive that is higher than 640 GB? Different RPM?

  Any suggestions on hard drive?

  The recovery discs I had received with the replacement drive did not work properly. I had to use the first game I had created just after I bought the laptop.

  Thank you.

  -Pratik Patel

  I think that 160GB 2.5 "SATA III SSD is good for the system.

  Thank you

  visruth

• I want to Exchange my hard drive of my iMac for one SSD. Existing hard drive will be cloned on the SSD. I have CS 3 Design Standard installed. What I have to deactivate/reactivate CS3 or will keep the data license/activation?

  Oh, I of course put the whole issue in the reference line.

  I'll repeat it here.

  I want to Exchange my hard drive of my iMac for one SSD. The existing hard drive will be cloned on the SSD. I have CS 3 Design Standard installed. What I have to deactivate/reactivate CS3 or will keep the data license/activation?

  Thanks, Thomas

  Transfer facilities of Adobe does not normally operate.  You must reinstall using installation files.  At a minimum you must disable, but you may find that you need to uninstall and reinstall.