HDD Flex Cable HP 15-DA 15-DB 250 G7 - SATA Connector

Is your HP 15-DA, 15-DB or 250 G7 no longer detecting the hard drive, or does the SSD keep dropping out? In most cases the SATA flex cable is the culprit. This HDD connector cable links your 2.5-inch drive to the motherboard and tends to wear or crack after a few years. A drop-in replacement, no soldering required.

Specifications

• Part: SATA HDD flex cable with connector
• Color: black
• Compatible: HP 15-DA (2018+), 15-DB (2018+), 250 G7 (2019+), 255 G7, 256 G7
• Connector: 2.5" SATA III (HDD or SSD)
• Works with original HDD frame and screws
• For Pavilion/ProBook 15-series chassis

Symptoms of a defective part

• Hard drive no longer detected in BIOS
• Drive randomly disappears during use
• Slow boot or freezes when accessing data
• SMART errors or read errors in Windows
• "Boot device not found" message at startup

Installation

🟢 Easy - around 15 minutes. You only need a Phillips PH0 screwdriver and a plastic pry tool. Remove the bottom cover, unclip the old flex cable from the board and HDD, attach the new cable, reinstall the drive and close the case.

Frequently asked questions

Will this also fit a 250 G7 with an SSD instead of an HDD?
Yes - the SATA connector is identical, any 2.5" SATA SSD works without modification.

Do I need to disconnect the battery first?
Yes, always disconnect the internal battery before touching the motherboard.

Is the HDD caddy included?
No, only the flex cable is included. Reuse your existing caddy and screws.