M.2 SSD expansion

andrew reid · 13 Aug 2018 at 18:12

Hi,

I have a HP BS150SA and trying to find out if there is a dedicated M.2 SSD slot
I would like to retain my 1GB HDD in its original place as back up and main storage drive.

TIA Andy

trickynickyuk · 14 Aug 2018 at 15:10

Hi there I have just done a search on bing and google also hp website as well and I couldn't find anything about an M.2. port, I think the best thing for you to do is take the cover and have a look to see if it has

Meaker · 14 Aug 2018 at 17:11

Crucial seems to think it does (M.2 SATA type at least), take off the back panel and have a look.

andrew reid · 14 Aug 2018 at 18:42

Thanks for replies. Ive had the back off and its there M2x3 slot. I believe its the SATA type so going with crucial MX500 256GB

trickynickyuk · 14 Aug 2018 at 23:58

andrew reid said:
Thanks for replies. Ive had the back off and its there M2x3 slot. I believe its the SATA type so going with crucial MX500 256GB

yeah it should go straight in with no problems, some people have reported problems installing windows just check to make sure no additional drivers are needed.

if you are upgrading to the 256 you might want to check the 512gb and 1tb the prices seem to be bottoming out on them at the min