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    HDX16 and mSATA SSD compatilibity

    Discussion in 'HP' started by allinthefamily, Jun 7, 2012.

  1. allinthefamily

    allinthefamily Notebook Enthusiast

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    Howdy. I am still rocking an HDX16 1370us laptop. She's old, but she is going strong and she's still my baby.

    I got the no-tv-tuner option so there is a free mSATA slot. This laptop is a 2009 model.

    Can I install an mSATA SSD card here and use it as boot drive? Even better, as a Smart Response Tech cache?

    My girl does support Intel Rapid Storage Technology with most recent drivers, so there's that.

    Thanks!
     
    allinthefamily, Jun 7, 2012
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    No it won't work. The slot in question is actually a USB slot in the mPCIe form factor.
     
    2.0, Jun 7, 2012
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