Replace sata11 with ssd elitebook 2540p 17 2.13 low volt

Hello All.. I have a couple of HP EliteBook 2540P with I-7 ,2.18 GHz, 4.00 Gb, 1.8" 320 SATA11 low volt system that only supports a 1.8 SATA11 HD (unless I remove the dvd ) and want to upgrade to a 120gb (or larger) SSD.. Does any one know what I need to look for.. HP show two different drives.. One for the low volt 25a (Mine) and one for the std volt 35a.. I don't want to pay HP's price and need to know what to look for when I purchase a SSD .. Most SSD's on e-bay show they will work with any 1.8" HP laptop but before I order I need to know for sure.. If you have done this conversion I would like to hear from you ..The 1.8" pops in and out easily so that is not the issue..Just if the HD's are different..
Your help will be greatly appriceated..
Thank you.. Oreagle
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Hi Oreagle,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that you are looking for information for upgrading your hard drive on some HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC's. To get the best answer for this question, I would suggest posting it in the commercial forums since the HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook is a commercial product. You can do this at HP Enterprise Business Community.
The support page for your product may be helpful in the meantime: HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC Support.
I hope this helps!
Have an awesome day!
I worked on behalf of HP.

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