HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

[Nicholas]

Hi all

I just got an HP Elitebook 2540p. I was told that the 1.8" HDD would
be missing, so I thought that it would be a pretty good and sturdy
laptop for the price of the HDD.

When I open up the computer, it looks like the ram is missing too?
(please see attached image). Or is there maybe some kind of SMD
ram in another place, and the port on the image is only for extra ram?

(probably not )

I'm not very into laptops, so any advice would be welcome!

Thanks!

Nicholas

[diif]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

That's a DDR3 slot. The other is on the otherside of the motherboard.

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

So it is not missing the ram?

[diif]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

You'll need to check the other side to see if it has any fitted.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3613170...lpid=82&chn=ps

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Wow, thanks for the link!

Am I correct in assuming that if it only needs the HDD, then it is worth
the money? Even though it is from 2010?

[ratdude747]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

^I have spent more on older stuff, so yes, it's worth it. I suggest getting an SSD since it's 1.8"... 1.8" HDDs are slow and troublesome.

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Okay, that sounds like good advice. Any special one? I don't need a lot of space,
would rather go cheaper

[ratdude747]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

If this isn't a "daily driver" so to speak, then sure, go cheap, as long as it fits and has the right interface (if it's a 2010 model, then probably SATA?). I can't speak for SATA 1.8" SSDs, but I spent about $60 for a 64GB 1.8" ZIF (PATA) unit for an old sony of mine... that was a low end SSD too.

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Yes, it's SATA.

On this link:
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/p...r_na-c02206692

I read this:

NOTE: * Requires 1.8 in 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive in 1.8 in hard drive bay.

Of course it doesn't need those exact specs, right? I want to go for 60-80gig

Thanks,

Nicholas

[ratdude747]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

^yeah, that will work.

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Sorry to ask again, last time I promise

Will this be okay? :

Kingston SSDNow KC380 60GB 1.8" SATA-600

[diif]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Yes but you will only get SATA 2 speeds.
You will also need one of these if it didn't come with your laptop.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-EliteBook...item4196f77d39

Maybe boot the laptop from a Linux Live CD or USB to check the laptop works before spending money on the SSD ?

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Thanks, I just ordered the L-thingy

This seems like a good price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171805297608...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Right?

Thanks for all your help!

Nicholas

[diif]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Yes, a good price. I'd still check the laptop works before spending money though.

[Nicholas]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Yes, I did connect power and got to the 'something is wrong' text.

Also, it is stated as working - from my wifes company. They removed the HDD
in order to protect data.

[TechGeek]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

Good! Hopefully it works!!!!

[reaper57]

Re: HP Elitebook 2540p, missing parts. Need advice.

You might not need a 1.8" HDD/SSD. Sometimes they leave enough room for a regular 2.5" drive.