How to Find if My Laptop has M.2 SSD or Not

[makwanamilan96]

I purchased HP Laptop and I want to install M.2 SSD in it.
It has existing 2 TB HDD and DVD Writer.

How to check if it has M.2 SSD Slot or not ?

Here is the Laptop Model Link

HP Notebook - 15-bs180tx Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

 

[SaiyanGoku]

I purchased HP Laptop and I want to install M.2 SSD in it.
It has existing 2 TB HDD and DVD Writer.

How to check if it has M.2 SSD Slot or not ?

Here is the Laptop Model Link

HP Notebook - 15-bs180tx Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

A friend of mine has the same laptop and it doesn't have a m.2 slot. Better to remove the obsolete DVD drive if you want to add a SSD to it.

 

[omega44-xt]

Why does a new laptop even have a DVD drive? It's almost dead. Soon bluray discs will die as well & that will be the end of physical copies.

HP seems to be dumping old laptops in India, just using a newer CPU. I bought a $350 HP laptop last year for an uncle from the US, it had an M.2 slot.

 

[makwanamilan96]

Why does a new laptop even have a DVD drive? It's almost dead. Soon bluray discs will die as well & that will be the end of physical copies.

HP seems to be dumping old laptops in India, just using a newer CPU. I bought a $350 HP laptop last year for an uncle from the US, it had an M.2 slot.

Anupam You are Right.
Buying from us and Buying from India are two different things.

I tried very hard to purchase from US but there was no strong network where i could order laptop. No relatives no friends.

Not sure why hp is still providing dvd drive?
In india we still use dvds (educational purposes and many more ) in budget laptops.

 

[makwanamilan96]

A friend of mine has the same laptop and it doesn't have a m.2 slot. Better to remove the obsolete DVD drive if you want to add a SSD to it.

Will you check this thread ?

I asked question in HP Fourms.

Link

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Will you check this thread ?

I asked question in HP Fourms.

Link

That link doesn't mentions anything about m.2 slot.
You'd have to open the laptop yourself to check it before buying a ssd.

As per this: *h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257, there should be an empty m.2 slot which supports SATA m.2 ssd (like WD Blue) with B+M keys. NVMe drives won't fit here.

 

[whitestar_999]

Always check amazon India reviews,you may find something useful.
*www.amazon.in/HP-15-BS180TX-Graphics-Screen-Warranty/dp/B078MLBQDM

 

[makwanamilan96]

That link doesn't mentions anything about m.2 slot.
You'd have to open the laptop yourself to check it before buying a ssd.

As per this: *h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257, there should be an empty m.2 slot which supports SATA m.2 ssd (like WD Blue) with B+M keys. NVMe drives won't fit here.

Thank you bro It really helped lot.

 

[makwanamilan96]

Always check amazon India reviews,you may find something useful.
*www.amazon.in/HP-15-BS180TX-Graphics-Screen-Warranty/dp/B078MLBQDM
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Thank You Whitestar

 

[makwanamilan96]

Update (14July 2019)
Hey guys
I visited service center for hinge problem.

I asked them about the M.2 SSD slot. They said this laptop doesnt support it.

I am having three year accidental damage protection plan.
If i add ssd myself warranty will be void.

What could be done in this case.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Update (14July 2019)
Hey guys
I visited service center for hinge problem.

I asked them about the M.2 SSD slot. They said this laptop doesnt support it.

I am having three year accidental damage protection plan.
If i add ssd myself warranty will be void.

What could be done in this case.

If there are no stupid "warranty void if removed" sticker on any screws, you should be good to DIY. If not, you can safely remove them and put back together.

Spoiler

What you can do is ask the service center to open the laptop up for "upgrading ram" or some other excuse and then check for m.2 slot. Tell them to open it in front of you though.

Mandatory PS: To OEMs who use such stickers, may your market share drop to zero.

 

[whitestar_999]

^^I wouldn't risk it especially DIY for someone new after seeing a relatively knowledgeable friend accidentally damaging his touchpad flat connector cable during cleaning of laptop. Also Acer put such stickers everywhere(even inside laptop) so for their laptops it is certain that warranty will be void if not done at authorized service centre. Better to call HP customer care & take confirmation of m2 slot or even try vising a different service centre.

 

[makwanamilan96]

If there are no stupid "warranty void if removed" sticker on any screws, you should be good to DIY. If not, you can safely remove them and put back together.

Spoiler

What you can do is ask the service center to open the laptop up for "upgrading ram" or some other excuse and then check for m.2 slot. Tell them to open it in front of you though.

Mandatory PS: To OEMs who use such stickers, may your market share drop to zero.

Got it man

 

[makwanamilan96]

^^I wouldn't risk it especially DIY for someone new after seeing a relatively knowledgeable friend accidentally damaging his touchpad flat connector cable during cleaning of laptop. Also Acer put such stickers everywhere(even inside laptop) so for their laptops it is certain that warranty will be void if not done at authorized service centre. Better to call HP customer care & take confirmation of m2 slot or even try vising a different service centre.

Thank you got it.

 

[omega44-xt]

If there are no stupid "warranty void if removed" sticker on any screws, you should be good to DIY. If not, you can safely remove them and put back together.

Spoiler

What you can do is ask the service center to open the laptop up for "upgrading ram" or some other excuse and then check for m.2 slot. Tell them to open it in front of you though.

Mandatory PS: To OEMs who use such stickers, may your market share drop to zero.

I'm not sure if India has a right to repair law. US has one & companies, especially Apple, is trying to kill it. The sticker is the reason why I try to avoid MSI laptops. They have it in almost all their laptops.

 

[omega44-xt]

Update (14July 2019)
Hey guys
I visited service center for hinge problem.

I asked them about the M.2 SSD slot. They said this laptop doesnt support it.

I am having three year accidental damage protection plan.
If i add ssd myself warranty will be void.

What could be done in this case.

Usually warranty terms is something like user can perform any upgrade but warranty will be void if user damages something while doing so. Most customer care people blatantly lie, especially the ones to talk to via phone, chat or in-person. Ask about it in HP community forums, some HP employee will give you the real thing.

I bought an HP laptop for my uncle which had screws under rubber feet (it wasn't an ultrabook), a scare tactic. But before purchase HP support on phone & chat told me it will void the warranty, whereas in HP forums many mods have stated what I said. I think they are just trying to fool normal people & since forums are used by people who are above the normal population, they try not to fool them as it can lead to some lost sales.

 

[makwanamilan96]

I asked the officer at Service station and he told me if i want to add ssd then vendor can help me to do so.

What could be the possible solution according to you guys.

I have warranty( accidental damage protection) till 2021.

 

[whitestar_999]

Then ask the vendor(if it is bought offline),may be he will call some service centre guy to arrange it for you.

 

[omega44-xt]

I asked the officer at Service station and he told me if i want to add ssd then vendor can help me to do so.

What could be the possible solution according to you guys.

I have warranty( accidental damage protection) till 2021.

They just want to earn money from people that's it. They will definitely help you, but charge you money as well. Ask them if they will do it for free.

As I said earlier, ask in HP forum:
*h30434.www3.hp.com/ (This is the one)

 

[whitestar_999]

Ask them if they will do it for free.

definitely not. Best you can hope is that at least they will charge you the "minimum standard diagnostic/servicing price" which is there for laptops out of warranty & is used for determining the final repair bill.