It will not fit properly (length issues) or will be completely undetectable. Stick to standard 2.5-inch SATA SSDs for a reliable, high-performance upgrade.
You can replace the DVD drive with a "HDD Caddy" to add a third 2.5-inch drive. ⚠️ Critical Installation Notes hp probook 450 g2 m2 ssd compatibility
The HP ProBook 450 G2 motherboard contains two distinct storage interfaces: It will not fit properly (length issues) or
| Upgrade Method | Compatibility | Performance | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 100% compatible. Any brand (Samsung, Crucial, WD, SanDisk). | SATA III (6 Gbps) – Up to 550 MB/s. | Easy (remove bottom cover, swap drive). | | Replace optical drive with 2nd SSD | 100% compatible using a 9.5mm SATA caddy (e.g., from OWC, Nimitz, or generic). | SATA II (3 Gbps) – Slower than main port, but fine for storage. | Moderate (remove one screw, replace drive). | ⚠️ Critical Installation Notes The HP ProBook 450