How to Install an SSD Hard Drive for HDX9100 BIOS

A solid-state drive (SSD) is a type of hard drive that transfers data to and from the computer quicker than a standard hard drive. This is due to the high-tech ribbon cable that connects to the back of the hard drive. Your HP Pavilion HDX9100 laptop comes with an SSD drive located in a compartment on the computer. If you need to replace the SSD drive, you can do so in a matter of minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

1. Power off your HDX9100 and unplug the power cable. Close the LCD screen and turn the unit upside down.

2. Unplug the battery pack from its compartment on the underside of the computer.

3. Locate the rectangular compartment at the side of the bottom of the computer and remove the single screw holding the compartment cover in place.

4. Remove the compartment cover to expose the SSD drive inside.

5. Unplug the SSD drive from the compartment and slide the drive out of the compartment.

6. Fit a new drive into the compartment, making sure the end with the port goes in first. Press the drive into the compartment until it is secure.

7. Replace the compartment cover and screw.

References

• HP Pavilion: Service Manual