Upgrade to an M.2 NVMe SSD and Restore Windows 10 (without Cloning)

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Today, we're going to upgrade an HP Pavilion  model TP01-1016 by adding an M.2 NVMe SSD while   also removing the original hard drive. Afterwards,  we'll restore Windows to the newly-installed NVMe.   Unlike my other videos on the subject of cloning,  I'll be performing a factory restore after I  install the SSD. The HP Pavilion comes with a Seagate 1TB hard drive that has Windows 10 Home   installed on it. Though it runs at 7200 rpm,  I'll be adding a much, much faster NVMe module,   but at the same time, I'll remove the  1TB hard drive as I don't plan to use it.   This brings up the question of: "how do we  transfer Windows to a brand new empty SSD   if HP hasn't provided any installation media?"  The solution is to use built-in recovery tools, in   order to create recovery media on an intermediary  USB flash drive while the original hard drive is   in the computer, and then install Windows to the  SSD using the flash drive after we remove the hard   drive. You could always perform a clean install  of Windows 10 using an image from Microsoft - and   there are plenty of tutorials out there to  guide you - but in this video, we're not just   installing a base version of Windows 10; you'll  also get all the drivers that you need as well.   Unfortunately, that also means that you get  all the bundled software that HP provides as   part of the factory image, which may or may not be useful to you. For the purposes of this tutorial, the SSD I'll be installing is this Kingston 250 GB 2280 NVMe module,   and the USB flash drive is this Western Digital 64 GB thumb drive. Please note that you don't need one this large - a 16 GB thumb drive is sufficient. I'll also be using  an ESD strap to prevent any static damage,   and a screwdriver with a T15 torx bit. If you  don't have a torx, you can use a flat-head to   open the case, and later when we install the  SSD, you'll also need a Phillips-head bit. Here, I've just booted from my brand new  HP Pavilion, so I'm still booting from the   hard drive. Before we begin, I just want  to show you the partition configuration.   Let's right-click the Start button and launch  the Disk Management utility. The hard drive,   labeled Disk 0, consists of three sections:  the EFI, a Windows partition, and a recovery   partition. After we transfer everything over to  the SSD, we should see the same three partitions.   Let's first create the recovery media by  inserting the empty flash drive into a USB   port. Afterwards, search for the phrase "create  a recovery drive" and launch the returned result.   Make sure the checkbox for "Backup system  files" remains checked, and hit the Next button.   The detection of the USB drive may take  a minute, so let me fast forward a bit.   Once it finds the flash drive, verify that it's  correct and click Next. You'll get a warning   alerting you that everything on the flash drive  will be erased, so if you do have any critical   data on it, now is the time to cancel the wizard  and back up your files. Otherwise, click continue.   As it creates the recovery media, you may see  File Explorer pop up, showing you the newly   formatted drive and folders. Let's ignore this  and go back to the wizard. Since this is going   to take a while, I'll put some chicken nuggets  in the toaster oven, and I'll be right back. OK, we're back. At this point, we can remove the  USB drive from the computer and shut down Windows, so we can get ready to install the NVMe and remove the hard drive. In a previously published video, I showed you how to dismantle the case to see all of the components that can be upgraded in this HP Pavilion model. In this video, I'll focus only on the steps necessary to install the NVMe   and remove the hard drive. If you'd like, you  can visit the other video from the link I've   placed in the upper right-hand corner as well as  the description. The case has just one screw to   unfasten, which is in the back of the unit. The  screw itself is a torx-flathead hybrid, so you   can use either bit for your screwdriver. We can  then remove the side panel. When we look inside   the case at a slightly higher angle, we'll need to  remove this same-sized screw... in order to remove this black cage. Let's also remove the SATA power and data connectors to the DVD drive, after which we can press the green lever to pull out the drive from the front. While we're at it, let's   remove the SATA power and data cables for the hard  drive, which is mounted at the front of the case.   Next, I'll flip the case around and pull up on  these three tabs, which releases the front face.   Using the same screwdriver bit,  we'll need to unfasten this screw,   which allows us to take out the silver  tray. But first you'll need to bend a   flexible bracket on the tray's side to free  up a spare SATA connector, after which you can   angle it to about 45 degrees and lift up.  While we're at the front of the computer,   let's pan down. There are four screws  holding the hard drive to the case. While you're working on the last one, make sure to  hold the hard drive in place with your other hand,   because it'll fall if you don't. We  can then set the hard drive aside.   Let's now switch to an overhead view where  I'll start by putting on my ESD strap,   and clipping the other end to the metal part  of the case. The M2 slot is here... and the   screw mount for the 2280 module is here.  Let's take our NVMe SSD, line up the notch   on the stick with the notch on the slot, and  gently push the module in at a slight angle. Leaving it at that angle, let's retrieve  the screw from a small packet of screws that   came with the computer. This is where a magnetic  screwdriver comes in handy, since I can just allow   the Phillips-head bit to hold on to the screw.  Afterwards, I'll push down on the NVMe module,   and align the holes such that I can dive in  with the screwdriver and secure it in place. To reassemble the computer, we just go in reverse  order (leaving out the hard drive). We'll start   by affixing the silver tray, fastening it,  replacing the front face, snapping the three tabs,   inserting the DVD drive, securing the spare SATA  connector to the bracket, reattaching the SATA   power and data cables to the DVD drive, angling  the black cage back in place, fastening the screw,   flipping the case around, sliding the side panel  back on, and finally securing the last screw.   Now, let's reinsert our USB flash drive and turn  on the computer. The first thing you'll see is the   HP logo, after which it'll boot immediately to the  USB drive and ask you for your keyboard layout.   You'll then want to choose the "Recover"  option, and then "Fully clean the drive,"   since you're restoring the factory image. It'll  then warn you that the entire storage device will   be wiped clean, and since this is a brand new NVMe  SSD, I'll continue and hit the Recover button.   From this point forward, it'll take about 30  minutes to fully restore the image, but I'll just   go over some of the highlights. The screen will  stay on this recovery mode for about 15 minutes,   after which it'll start the installation phase.  It'll restart the computer during this time,   but after about eight minutes, you'll see the  normal setup screens for entering Windows.   I myself haven't connected to the internet yet,  so I'll be presented with a limited setup wizard,   but whether you're connected or not, once you've  completed the setup you can log into Windows.   When opening Disk Management, you'll now see the  250 GB NVMe SSD labeled as Disk 0, with the same   three partitions we saw earlier on the hard drive  - albeit with a smaller Windows partition due to   the smaller size of the SSD. Disk 1 is simply  the USB flash drive that's still inserted in the   USB port. You can either keep the flash drive  in a safe place for future Windows recoveries,   or you can simply recreate the recovery media on  this SSD at a future time. Of course, it's better   to be safe than sorry, so I recommend keeping  the recovery on the flash drive if possible.   I hope you enjoyed - thanks for watching!
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Length: 8min 25sec (505 seconds)
Published: Wed Dec 30 2020
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