Inside HP 255 G9 – disassembly and upgrade options
As usual, this series is a bit hard to open, but you get quite the reward inside.
Check out all HP 255 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.
1. Remove the bottom plate
To access this notebook’s internals, you need to undo two Phillips-head screws. Then, remove the two rubber feet and undo the rest of the Phillips-head screws. After that, open the lid and gently pop the bottom panel with a plastic tool.
2. Battery
Inside, you will see a very familiar 41Wh battery pack. It lasts for 10 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or almost 8 hours of video playback. To take it out, remove the four Phillips-head screws keeping it attached to the chassis.
3. Memory and storage
Memory-wise, there are two SODIMM slots, which work with up to 32GB of DDR4 memory in total. As for the storage, you can see an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for Gen 3 SSDs, and a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, without the necessary mounting equipment.
4. Cooling system
In terms of cooling, the laptop has one heat pipe, connected to a pretty big heat sink, where a medium-sized fan blows the heat away.
Check out all HP 255 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.
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Pros
- Low price
- 2x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 + 1x 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
- SD card slot
- No PWM (AUO AUO499F)
- Good cooling and power efficiency
- Comfortable keyboard
- Fingerprint reader
Cons
- Covers only 50% of sRGB (AUO AUO499F)
- Narrow viewing angles and low contrast ratio (AUO AUO499F)
- USB Type-C is only used for data transfer
- Plastic build
- Touchpad buttons are slightly uncomfortable
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How to Install Additional SATA hdd on this
Hi for all users!
I have an HP 255 G9 (6A1A7EA) laptop.
The sh*tty HP manufacturer does not provide a SATA cable with this laptop!
Therefore, you have to order a SATA cable “LS-H323P” on AliExpress or Ebay.
I bought it for 12 EUR.
The “LS-H323P” can be used in HP 255 G8 and HP 255 G9 laptops.
NOT good for HP 255 G10 laptop.
With this cable solution you can connect inside in laptop maximum a 2TB SATA HDD or SATA SSD.
F*ck HP manufacturer for this issue!
Greetings from Serbia and Happy warez/hacking/modding!
Please tell us how to install additional sata ssd on this laptop