So I'm trying to install windows on my WD PC SN520 SSD . However when I try to boot the laptop with the SSD attached , the fans start spinning but it's just a black screen.Not even the bios shows up. Without the SSD the laptop boots to bios and even the windows installation media can be used . Just that it's completely non functional with the SSD attached. I know the SSD is working because it works on my other system . So what could be the issue and how do I get it working.
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1It would help if you would give more detailed information. Like, what generation probook 440 and which SSD exactly ?– SilbeeDec 11, 2021 at 11:34
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Edited the post to address the issues– RhaegarDec 11, 2021 at 11:40
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Which SSD exactly? What brand and model and interface type?– Michael HarveyDec 11, 2021 at 12:01
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As mentioned it's a WD sn520 nvme SSD for m.2 slot– RhaegarDec 11, 2021 at 12:05
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Thank you for editing. Mystery solved, check the answer. If helpful please accept it. There's really nothing else to add.– ChanganAutoDec 11, 2021 at 15:37
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HP ProBook 440 G4 supports M.2 SATA SSDs only. It isn't compatible with NVMe drives.
According to the HP ProBook 440 G4 specifications it supports:
M.2 (NGFF) 2280 solid state drive
"NGFF", in layperson's terms, is another name for SATA and that means it doesn't support NVMe drives and the symptom you're experiencing is the result of that, as expected. This specifications are also expected considering the hardware's age. Later generations of the same model had NVMe support.
Please note that both types fit the same M.2 slot but unless explicitly mentioned you can't use NVMe drives in any M.2.
answered Dec 11, 2021 at 15:36
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Ohh , I had no idea that this was a thing . Well thanks a lot for the answer– RhaegarDec 11, 2021 at 16:36
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