I can assist with fixing a notebook. Let me know what you need help with!
I can assist with fixing a notebook. Let me know what you need help with!
Hello, I have an old HP Notebook 15-bs212wm with a failing hard drive and missing screws on the case. I attached a photo of the drive port for reference, though I’m not very familiar with it. I assumed it might be an MSATA interface but realized there aren’t enough pins for that. I’m also interested in solid-state options and want to know if this port supports them. Regarding the screws, anyone have any idea about the correct sizes so I don’t risk damaging the PCB? I’ve only glanced at HP’s support site but haven’t searched thoroughly for screw details. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
It's a standard SATA port, so any typical 2.5-inch SSD should work fine.
The connector is a typical SATA port. Insert a standard 2.5" SATA SSD and it should work fine. Regarding the bottom cover – some devices don’t require all the fasteners. If the panel doesn’t stay securely, just pressing it in might keep it in position. If there are clips, you can skip searching for screws as long as it stays in place. This approach helped me with an older HP laptop where I often needed to remove the battery.