Thanks. HM76 has at least two SATA3 ports. However unfortunately on some mobile (laptop) boards the optical SATA port is limited to SATA2. If you have a SSD with SATA3 controller it's recommended to install it in the primary bay to fully utilize its transfers speed and move the hard drive to the optical bay. For the hard drive it doesn't really matter if you connect it with SATA2 or 3. It's not able to fully utilize SATA2 speed anyways. Hope this helps.
Don't, their cooling solution is horrible, I have one and my CPU's temperature goes up to 95-97C (when playing games), which is almost a water boiler CPU and a toaster. Then it cools down to a minimum of 50C (when doing nothing) temperature, 55C when chatting and so on. If I were you, I would buy an ASUS or a mac.
Ahmed Samy Sorry, but I've to tell you something: It's just that this laptop is not for games, there aren't a lot of laptops for games actually, it's for work. I'm running Visual studio 2013 on mine and a lot of other programming software and it's just perfect. Not to mention how comfortable the keyboard is for typing and coders like me spend a lot of time on the keyboard.
Lexx Ok, let me point out something... Have you checked the graphics card? Its' quite strong for almost any type of today gaming, so I would give the laptop an A+ if it just had better cooling. I am a programmer too, I didn't buy the laptop just for gaming, but I bought it for general purpose and when I bought it, I read the specs carefully, to see if it meets my needs, but I didn't look at the cooling system. Also, something worth noting, since it's made of metal, it makes me feel the heat even more.
Ahmed Samy From my experience that's a common issue - a very powerfull GPU and CPU, but the cooling can't handle them(that's for almost all laptops). By the way for this reason ppl sometimes prefer the version with Intel HD graphics just to not get any heating problems.
So wait. Other than the 2.5" form factor, the physical dimensions of the hdd/sdd don't matter? There is slight variation after all. I actually have the same question w the primary hdd port aswell.
You must copy your old HD image with a (USB to SATA/IDE) cable to the new SSD and a program (Acronis true image) to make it easier if you need those files and make sure it works then delete old files from the caddy and make it your second HD...then follow this video to install the caddy.
Great Vid, Thanks! I just ordered one of these from your website. Do you know if the SATA connection in the optical drive bay is SATA II or SATA III on this model (HP Probook 4540s with HM76 Express Chipset) .
Yeah I got it all installed and it works like a external drive but I got windows 10 and I can't find the boot order menu now in my bios. I did a bios update awhile back to fix another issue and never noticed this happened. So now I got to figure out how to boot the new drive with no option to do so in my bios.
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hp pb4540s is unable to boot from caddy. I tried 2 different caddies, 5 diffferent hdd and ssd, but no luck, it won't boot. Even after upgrading bios, nothing at all.
+Alec Lacy I already had two drives with operating systems installed on each, Windows 10/Elementary OS(linux distro). I left the Linux in the main HD bay, added the Windows to the DVD bay. Booted up Linux and edited Grub for a boot menu. No issues at all
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+kcf6969 That was my initial setup as well (with different distros), I but since I don't use windows more than 1 time a year, and main ssd drive host all data I need, I ended up removing dvd hdd. Shorter battery time and slower access and transfer speeds were mostly to blame. That HD now sits in usb3 case so if I need data I can access it at any time.
@@andremiddleton4808 I got the 12.7mm but still haven't checked if it's the right size because I still haven't got the SSD. Can you please let me know if it fits?
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Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.
To everyone thinking about getting an SSD, do it, it's amazing and worth every penny.
Thanks. HM76 has at least two SATA3 ports. However unfortunately on some mobile (laptop) boards the optical SATA port is limited to SATA2. If you have a SSD with SATA3 controller it's recommended to install it in the primary bay to fully utilize its transfers speed and move the hard drive to the optical bay. For the hard drive it doesn't really matter if you connect it with SATA2 or 3. It's not able to fully utilize SATA2 speed anyways. Hope this helps.
Hello. Which dimension is supported for HP Probook 4540s and HP ProBook 450 g2 ? 12,7 mm or 9,5 mm? Thank you advanced!
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Hey friend
Thank you 😍
I just want to know what is the size of this caddy to buy it for my this version of laptop plz ? 😉
Good video, but why have you not showed the HDD on windows explorer?
Thank you I never knew you could do this and I'm thinking about buying this computer so you've inspired me to do so much more with the machine.
Don't, their cooling solution is horrible, I have one and my CPU's temperature goes up to 95-97C (when playing games), which is almost a water boiler CPU and a toaster. Then it cools down to a minimum of 50C (when doing nothing) temperature, 55C when chatting and so on.
If I were you, I would buy an ASUS or a mac.
Ahmed Samy
Sorry, but I've to tell you something: It's just that this laptop is not for games, there aren't a lot of laptops for games actually, it's for work. I'm running Visual studio 2013 on mine and a lot of other programming software and it's just perfect. Not to mention how comfortable the keyboard is for typing and coders like me spend a lot of time on the keyboard.
Lexx Ok, let me point out something... Have you checked the graphics card? Its' quite strong for almost any type of today gaming, so I would give the laptop an A+ if it just had better cooling.
I am a programmer too, I didn't buy the laptop just for gaming, but I bought it for general purpose and when I bought it, I read the specs carefully, to see if it meets my needs, but I didn't look at the cooling system.
Also, something worth noting, since it's made of metal, it makes me feel the heat even more.
Ahmed Samy
From my experience that's a common issue - a very powerfull GPU and CPU, but the cooling can't handle them(that's for almost all laptops). By the way for this reason ppl sometimes prefer the version with Intel HD graphics just to not get any heating problems.
Lexx You're right. Intel HD is good for most games actually, even FPS games, but not that good compared to ATI for FPS like CS:GO.
you are genius,,, just what i wanted to learn. thanks my guy. good work
good day.. can I ask you the size or thickness of the caddy? 9.5mm or 12. mm?
So wait. Other than the 2.5" form factor, the physical dimensions of the hdd/sdd don't matter? There is slight variation after all. I actually have the same question w the primary hdd port aswell.
Is the optical device in this laptop using SATA 3?
You must copy your old HD image with a (USB to SATA/IDE) cable to the new SSD and a program (Acronis true image) to make it easier if you need those files and make sure it works then delete old files from the caddy and make it your second HD...then follow this video to install the caddy.
I will try to buy this. My model is HP Probook 4540s. If this won't work i will say. BIOS newest.
Is that make any issues in laptop if I add extra SDD
Many people do videos on this caddy but never put any link. You have a link that doesn't work. AARRRGHHH!!
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what size caddy did you use?and is it the same for 4545s?
dont work in my lap
i chang but cant open 2 hard jast need one or dont work
Great Vid, Thanks! I just ordered one of these from your website. Do you know if the SATA connection in the optical drive bay is SATA II or SATA III on this model (HP Probook 4540s with HM76 Express Chipset) .
Caddy 9mm and 9.5mm ?
thanks
is that for hp probrook 450 g2
Can I boot a different operating system off the 2nd hard drive like this?
Yeah I got it all installed and it works like a external drive but I got windows 10 and I can't find the boot order menu now in my bios. I did a bios update awhile back to fix another issue and never noticed this happened. So now I got to figure out how to boot the new drive with no option to do so in my bios.
hp pb4540s is unable to boot from caddy. I tried 2 different caddies, 5 diffferent hdd and ssd, but no luck, it won't boot. Even after upgrading bios, nothing at all.
+Uroš Golob i also tried but in vain :(
+Alec Lacy I already had two drives with operating systems installed on each, Windows 10/Elementary OS(linux distro). I left the Linux in the main HD bay, added the Windows to the DVD bay. Booted up Linux and edited Grub for a boot menu. No issues at all
+kcf6969 That was my initial setup as well (with different distros), I but since I don't use windows more than 1 time a year, and main ssd drive host all data I need, I ended up removing dvd hdd. Shorter battery time and slower access and transfer speeds were mostly to blame. That HD now sits in usb3 case so if I need data I can access it at any time.
12.7mm or 9.5 mm????
12.7mm
@@clashunity9511 What size did you order? I'm looking at getting one. Should I get the 12.7mm?
@@andremiddleton4808 I got the 12.7mm but still haven't checked if it's the right size because I still haven't got the SSD. Can you please let me know if it fits?
@@andremiddleton4808 it's 12.7mm
Thanks bro
Which brand caddy?
really nice but ithink the 2nd hdd will eat up the battery
Yeah no shit big brain
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multibuster size 12.7mm/???
yes
12.7mm