A:AnswerDefinitive answer is to locate the specs for the HP laptop and compare those with the WD model specs. This would be things like dimensions, rotation speed, etc. I used this product to replace the HDD in a HP EliteBook 850 G2 model.
A:AnswerIf I recall correctly, it was not pre formatted but I'm not positive. Don't know your situation but it's so simple to format and this is such an awesome drive that I wouldn't hesitate to buy. User benchmark scores are off the charts.
