Change Hard Disk TO SSD

i just bought a SSD hard disk..i plan to change my notebook hard disk to SSD..is it possible ? i'm trying to open the behind case that place Hard Disk it was hard to open..i'm suspecting it can change the hard disk to SSD ?

Hi:
I've successfully upgraded my Pavilion 15-n209TX notebook to SSD and let me tell you that it is not at all a walk in the park. You have to take out topcover, base enclosure, keyboard, battery, USB board and reach upto the motherboard to get access to the HDD. After that, it is just matter of replacing it with SSD.
It will definitely void warranty if you're going to do it as a major disassembly is needēd. Even if you're not under warranty, I would suggest you give the machine to local computer guys to do the upgradation.
The HP site is down at the moment and the Service manual can be downloaded 1 or 2 days later. Go through it properly.
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