If HP Pavillion dv6 Notebook PC can be upgraded to SSD ( Solid State Drive )

I have HP Pavillion dv6 Quad Edition Notebook PC
Product Number: LM720AV
I have 750GB 7200RPM HDD installed and wanted to upgrade to SSD.
My Questions are:
1: If it possible to upgrade to SSD on this Laptop.
2: If I can upgrade to High resolution display on this?
for detailed specs see attached Image

Hi,
I can't see the image, probably the Adminitrator has not approved it. Anyway dv6 is a series of dozens if not hundreds of diferent models, what is yours ? Normally it is possible for BOTH options:
1. Please check the following videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQx7PlIXFuE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8eCA7u5Ec
2. This is a list of FHD screens supported:
15.6-in, full high-definition (FHD), light-emitting diode (LED), AntiGlare display assembly in dark umber finish
654103-001
15.6-in, FHD, LED, AntiGlare display assembly in steel gray finish 654110-001
15.6-in, HD, LED, BrightView display assembly
In butter gold finish 641482-001
In dark umber finish 640431-001
In espresso black finish 640430-001
In linen white finish 640433-001
In Pacific blue finish 641479-001
In pearl pink finish 641481-001
In ruby red finish 640434-001
Regards.
BH
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