SSD install on an HP Pavilion DV7-2185dx

I want to know what issues and hardware do I need to install a SSD 480gb drive in my laptop as the primary disk?  Please consider the SATA and power consumption when replying. Thanks!!! 

Already considered. Neither the SATA type nor the power is a concern. Just remove the existing mechanical drive and install the SSD. The worst thing you can do is overthink. The one model SSD I would stay away from is Crucial MX100...I prefer the Samsung 850 Evo but you can't go wrong with any major brand.  The BIOS is set to fully support ahci and the SSD will actually use less power. Your laptop is SATA-II but a SATA-III SSD will downclock and run fine.  Your laptop can support a second hard drive so if you only have one now you can put your existing mechanical drive in the second bay. Newmodeus.com sells the seconf hard drive connector/caddy kits. Just be sure and get the right one for the dv7-2000 series; they vary a bit. The second hard drive kit makes cloning really easy too...can all be done inside the laptop.  If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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