How do I install a second hard drive specifical​ly an ssd?

I realized my laptop has room for another hard drive and I wanted to install one and run my OS off of it. What do i need to install it or do i already have it? 
Name: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
Number: A179AV
OS: Windows 7

Take a look at this Guide:
Add a 2nd HDD / SSD to HP dv7 t-7000, dv7t-7xxx, dv7tQE
There are YouTube videos that describe the procedure.
Below is one of these:
Hp dv7t, dv7 6xxx series 2nd HDD / SSD installation (dv7-6000 cable)
The process is pretty straight forward.. You need to have the parts, of course, a clean and well-lit work area... and HAVE YOUR BACKUPS done AHEAD OF TIME in case something goes sideways.  Anytime you open the box, you risk your data...  Have your Recovery Discs ready, your backups done, and your "how-to" information printed and ready to go.
Kind Regards,
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