How to Find Compatible Hard Drives for Omen 17t-ck000

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If you’re looking to upgrade your HP Omen 17-ck0000 laptop, here’s a simple guide to help you replace the SSD and reinstall Windows. This process will boost your system’s speed and storage capacity.

First, check the service manual for your specific model to understand the supported hardware options. You can find the manual here:
Maintenance and Service Guide.
According to the manual, your laptop supports both PCIe Gen 4 x 4 NVMe SSDs and PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe SSDs, and it can hold two NVMe drives.

For the best performance, I recommend replacing the current drive with a PCIe Gen 4 x 4 NVMe SSD. These drives come in different sizes, so you can choose as much capacity as you need, as long as the drive is single-sided to fit in the SSD slot.

To ensure compatibility, you can refer to the Crucial memory and SSD compatibility tool. It shows drives that will work well with your laptop:
Crucial Compatibility Checker.
Alternatively, consider options like the Samsung 980 Pro or Western Digital Black SN850 — both are solid choices for fast storage.

If you’re unsure about opening your laptop, there’s a helpful teardown video that walks you through the disassembly and upgrading process. It’s a good visual guide:
HP Omen 17 (2021) Disassembly and Upgrade.

Once you’ve replaced the SSD, you’ll want to reinstall Windows. Since your notebook supports HP’s cloud recovery feature, the easiest way is to create a bootable recovery USB drive. This will restore your laptop to its original factory settings.

You’ll need a 32 GB USB flash drive for this. Follow these steps:

Download the HP Cloud Recovery Tool from the Microsoft Store:
Download from Microsoft Store.
Use the recovery utility to prepare the USB drive. You’ll need to enter your PC’s product number, which for your model is 2Y4B1AV#ABA.
Connect the USB drive to another working PC, run the recovery tool, and follow on-screen instructions. Once complete, insert the USB into your upgraded laptop, boot from it, and follow the prompts to restore Windows.

This process should give your HP Omen a fresh start with faster storage and a clean Windows installation. If you’re unsure about opening your laptop yourself, watching the teardown video can provide extra confidence.