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HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install

Introduction

Want to add a way faster storage option than the HDD the laptop comes with? You're in luck- it's super easy!

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Flip it over: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • First thing you'll do is flip it over, remove any SD cards, USBs, and remove your case if you have one.

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  2. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • There will be about 6 screws you'll need to remove.

    • You will have to at least partially remove the rubber feet to access 3 of the screws.

    • The screws are really tiny, so I recommend putting them in a Tupperware or Ziploc if you don't have a magnetic screw tray.

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  3. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Credit Card or Pry Tool Step: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Credit Card or Pry Tool Step: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • You'll use a credit card, ID card, or pry tool to separate the bottom of the laptop from the rest of it. Make sure it's plastic, not metal.

    • You might want to use multiple to hold sections open as you work your way around.

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  5. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Pop That Sucker Off: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • You remove the bottom to reveal the guts.

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  6. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Where's Waldo?: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Where's Waldo?: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Find the M.2 slot.

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  7. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Push the NVME into the slot.

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  8. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Screw it down.

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  9. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install, Close it up!: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Snap the lid back on

    • Put the lid screws back in

    • Stick the sticky rubber feetsies back on

    • Plug back in any SD cards, USBs, and put your case back on if you have one

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Conclusion

If you want to make your NVME your new boot drive, you'll need a different, more difficult guide. Otherwise, you're set!

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