Question HDD swap issues with HP Envy x360 (m6 model) ?

[hadams]

I'm having some issues with an HP Envy x360 m6 model after swapping the hard drive out for a new SSD. Laptop does not detect the new (or old) drive after performing the swap. I've fooled with the BIOS settings, looking at boot order, changing Legacy & UEFI settings, to no avail. I swapped back to the old drive to see if maybe it was the SSD, however, the old/original Hard drive is no longer detected now either.

I'm thinking that it must be an issue with the SATA strip that connects to the hard drive. I could have possibly damaged it while performing the swap. (Although I have looked at the strip and didn't notice any damage) But before I order a new strip, I wanted to ask around and see if anyone else has ran into these issues before.

I want to also ask if the SATA cables/strips for these laptops are very fragile? If it is possible to damage them without it being visibly noticeable?

Thanks!

 

[lvt]

Yes the SATA cable on your laptop model looks strangely fragile.

So you did reset the Bios to default setting and it still doesn't work?

 

[hadams]

Yes the SATA cable on your laptop model looks strangely fragile.

So you did reset the Bios to default setting and it still doesn't work?

I didn't reset the BIOS settings, as I only messed with Legacy and UEFI boot options. Just curious, how were you able to tell it's fragile?

 

[lvt]

I didn't reset the BIOS settings, as I only messed with Legacy and UEFI boot options. Just curious, how were you able to tell it's fragile?

I've seen a YT video with a guy replacing the HDD with SSD, same laptop as yours.

 

[hadams]

I've seen a YT video with a guy replacing the HDD with SSD, same laptop as yours.

Anything else you think there is left for me to try before I order a new cable?

 

[lvt]

Anything else you think there is left for me to try before I order a new cable?

Check the other end of the cable to see if you pulled it too hard.

With both drives not working, you have the reason to suspect the cable.

 

[hadams]

Check the other end of the cable to see if you pulled it too hard.

With both drives not working, you have the reason to suspect the cable.

I have taken a look at the end of the cable where it connects to the drive, but I can't notice any damage. Possible for it to be so fragile it breaks without visible damage?