How to Upgrade HP Pavilion Gaming 15 with SATA SSD

In this video, we explore the inside of the HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15. I show a step by step guide on upgrading the 2.5” SATA SSD. Since this model comes with no SATA drive from the factory, we add one for more storage.

Laptop: HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15
Model: 15-ec1073dx

SATA SSD I Used:
HP SSD S700 2.5" 500GB

What SATA storage (HDD or SSD) is compatible? A or B
A. Look at the Service Manual for your model.
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Laptop PC Maintenance and Service Guide (15-ec1000)
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/...
Page 1-2 (Page 11-12 of the pdf)
Storage
Supports 7.0 mm/7.2 mm, 2.5 in SATA hard drives
Support for solid-state drive + hard drive

B. Search online for your HP model number
Crucial has a good site that shows compatible storage.
For Models 15-ec1000
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-up...)
Drive form factor: 2.5inch and M.2
Drive Interface: SATA/PCIe
SATA version: SATA 3 - 6Gb/s
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