HP 250 G9 - SSD
HP 250 G9 - SSD
I have a HP 250 G9 laptop that’s no longer in use, and I’d like to access the contents of its SSD. Since the device won’t power on, I’m wondering if it’s feasible to connect it to a Windows PC and view the data, similar to how you can work with an HDD in another system using a SATA port or a cradle. I’m unfamiliar with this setup and have only seen the specs, which list a 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 TLC and QLC SSD. I’m unsure what type of SSD is installed but know the size is 512 GB. Could anyone suggest the right adapter so I can link the NVMe SSD to one end and a USB to the other, then connect everything to a PC via USB? Also, do you know how to enter the BIOS settings on this laptop?
If it doesn't turn on, you won't be able to reach the BIOS settings.
I have one of these:
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It works well for similar purposes as what you're doing.
Do you know if Bitlocker is active on the SSD?
If it doesn't power on, you won't be able to reach the BIOS. - UPDATE: I've located a power supply and managed to start the laptop after writing this. Still, only a black screen appears. The power indicator is on, the HDD light blinks, but the CAPS light toggles and eventually displays a small blue screen with "3F1 Press F2 - System Diagnostics." I pressed F2 and, after selecting diagnostics, the HDD isn't visible. That's why I'm wondering if connecting it to a Windows PC through a cradle would allow me to access data or documents. I'm trying to determine if the issue lies with the laptop itself or the SSD. BitLocker isn't active on the machine. That file you linked seems to be just a placeholder. Is this setup compatible with the NVMe drive I have? Do I need to perform any additional steps beyond inserting the SSD and checking if Windows lists it in Computer Management?
Just take the SSD out of the laptop and put it into the case. It's very simple. After that, link it as any other USB drive to another computer or laptop to use.
The laptop has a HDMI port so I have to use a VGA to HDMI adapter (Which I know works) However, I think there is a Fn+Key to press to output to an external monitor to switch to that...or should it just show on the external monitor without pressing a key combination? Still a black screen but after a while it does show the "Press F2 - System Diagnostics" error message.
Update – The NVMe SSD was removed and checked using an external cradle or cable. The PC failed to detect the drive. I located a previous NVMe SSD to determine if the problem lay with the laptop or the original unit. Inserting the old SSD allowed the laptop to recognize it, indicating the original drive may be defective or damaged. Thanks for your guidance.