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    DV6T-7000: Upgrading the mSSD

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ckatanic, Aug 3, 2012.

  1. ckatanic

    ckatanic Newbie

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    I just received my new DV6T-7000 this week, and I am really loving this machine so far. It's plenty fast (especially compared to my 6 year old dell core duo), BUT I know it can be faster. I would like to upgrade the mSSD to a 256GB 6gb/sec card, and use it as my primary drive and use the 750GB hard drive for storage. I've searched but haven't been able to find out what it takes to get to the mSSD and swap it out on this bad boy? Does anyone know of a step-by-step guide or give me a quick rundown of the process?
     
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  2. lsheldon

    lsheldon Notebook Consultant

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    Start here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...laptop-dv6t-7000-dv7t-7000-envy17-3200-a.html

    Make sure you review this too: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-compaq/432564-hp-laptop-out-box-guide-2-0-windows-7-a.html##
     
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  3. ckatanic

    ckatanic Newbie

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    I have read through both of those threads and feel confident in the software end of getting everything setup once I have it installed. My question is specifically about physically replacing the mSSD. As far as I can tell it is under the palm rest and the laptop will need to be disassembled to access it.
     
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  4. lsheldon

    lsheldon Notebook Consultant

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    You can download the Maintenance & Service quide from HP. Has detailed instructions for disassembly and reassembly of all components.

    HERE: Manuals for HP Pavilion dv6t-7000 CTO Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
     
    lsheldon, Aug 4, 2012
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    ckatanic Newbie

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  6. neon10th

    neon10th Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I recently installed an mSSD into my mSATA slot (a 256GB Crucial M4 MSATA), and it did not come with a screw to fasten to mSSD in since I never ordered the mSSD 32GB cache. So just beware of that. I just used one of the same screws from the Optical Drive and it worked just fine. I am getting 6GB/s and it is really fast though. As long as you follow the service manual you'll be fine.
     
    neon10th, Aug 5, 2012
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  7. kisetsu17

    kisetsu17 Took me long enough

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    What neon10th said. I ended up scavenging a PM 2.0x3.5 screw from my old laptop. That's what you'll need.
     
    kisetsu17, Aug 5, 2012
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