Ssd for hp envy m6 1105dx

Hi i was wondering if someone could please tellme how to install a ssd on a hp envy m6 1105dx laptop ive installed to different ssd in the computer and both havent worked.I tried using the recovery software that i bought from hp for this computer and both stop at the same point.I was wondering after reading if i have to get a full install copy of windows and install it that way

Hi,
If you want to replace your current HDD with a SSD, you can do that however in that case you may need to reconfigure Raid for your mSATA and SSD drives. Raid configuration utility is not available for the PC, this has to be done at repair center of HP.
or just remove the mSATA and HDD drive from PC, install ssd and complete the recovery.
also, when you run the recovery without mSATA, you may need to change the date from BIOS to december 2012, complete the recovery and again change the date to current(if you do not make it back to current, ACtivation of windows 8 may fail).
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