SSD in 5330m ?

[Phasio]

I'm considering buying the 5330m i3 , but only if its possible to insert a SSD in it. Does anyone know if this is possible?

Kind regards,
Phasio

[lsheldon]

If it has a 2.5" drive bay and a SATA interface you shouldn't have an issue.

[Phasio]

Thanks sheldon, that's what im asking though (as I can't find the information myself). Noone is writing about putting an SSD in a 5330m, or whether or not it's a 2,5" drivebay or not

Hopefully someone here knows the truth, haha.

Thanks again

[excalibur1814]

I put an SSD into a 5330m that my partner used. Crucial C300 with zero issue. 2.5" which is standard for these machines.

You can also search for the HP 5330m maintenance manual which will provide instructions on how to change the hard drive.

http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/.../c03003845.pdf

Here's my tweaking guide/thoughts on this machine
HP 5330M thoughts tweaks and more

[Phasio]

Thanks a lot Excalibur! I'll guess I have to buy it now

I read somewhere that having an SSD in it, adds a lot of batterytime. Do you know if that's true?

[excalibur1814]

Adds battery time? I don't believe that's the case but it depends. Seeings the drive finishes tasks faster than standard drives it'll return to idle quicker.

Standard drives:

Charts, benchmarks 2012 Mobile HDD Charts, [19] Power Requirement at Idle

SSD:

Charts, benchmarks SSD Charts 2011, Power Requirement at Idle

As you can see from the charts ssds will improve battery life but obviously have a look at the other charts to base your purchase on performance as well as battery life. The 5330m doesn't have the greatest battery life as it is but the SSD will help a little.

[Phasio]

Thanks Excalibur. I ordered the PC partly based on your your experiences with it. Repped.

[usern]

SSD need less power. On a regular disk you have it spinning waiting for you to do something most of the time.

For me it adds something like 30minutes, maybe 40, to my 5330m. Considering the crappy battery life we have, its a lot.