Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
Usually when inserting sata or nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M keyed socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two keys (B + M) cutouts.
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
-
Unfortunately it seems that your model can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
+
Unfortunately it seems that your model can't have nvme SSDs (for even better performance). These can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed only. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
Usually when inserting sata or nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M keyed socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two keys (B + M) cutouts.
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
-
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
+
Unfortunately it seems that your model can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
Usually when inserting sata or nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
-
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
+
A B+M card will fit into a M keyed socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two keys (B + M) cutouts.
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
-
Usually with sata and nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
+
Usually when inserting sata or nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
-
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
+
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two keys (B + M) cutouts.
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
-
Usually with sata and nvme SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
+
Usually with sata and nvme M.2 SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
-
Usually for SSD insertion, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
+
Usually with sata and nvme SSDs, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
Usually for SSD insertion, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
-
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
+
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these can be used on motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and up, and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M.
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
-
Usually for SSDs a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
+
Usually for SSD insertion, a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
-
A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
+
Usually for SSDs a two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket. Other types of devices can also connect to these slots so the placement of the keys is important. See the ''link'' below for more details
-
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
+
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
-
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
+
An option is to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
-
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
+
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] ''and it will work in a B+M slot''
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
+
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
+
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
-
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
-
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
-
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
+
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs (for better performance) as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
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A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
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A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket (or slot) whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
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Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 sata SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
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A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
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A two keyed socket is known as a B+M socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
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You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme as I didn't check the user manual for the AIO
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Unfortunately it seems that you can't have nvme SSDs as these are for PCIe 3.0 x4 lane and are M-keyed. Maybe the motherboard doesn't support it and that is why the slot is B+M
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
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=== Update (03/31/2022) ===
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=== Update (04/01/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme as I didn't check the user manual for the AIO
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
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=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
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=== Update (03/31/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme as I didn't check the user manual for the AIO
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
-
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
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2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm. - most common size
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme as I didn't check the user manual for the AIO
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
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You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme
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You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme as I didn't check the user manual for the AIO
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD card and ensure that it has the two key slots
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Your options are to search for a ''B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD'' and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
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For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD|new_window=true] and it will work in a B+M slot
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For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD] and it will work in a B+M slot
You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert size) M.2 SSD card and ensure that it has the two key slots
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert physical size and capacity) M.2 SSD card and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
-
For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 M.2 sata SSD]
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For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 1 TB M.2 sata SSD|new_window=true] and it will work in a B+M slot
You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert size) (insert type) M.2 SSD card.
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert size) M.2 SSD card and ensure that it has the two key slots
The card physical sizes are
2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
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For example you could get a [https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 M.2 sata SSD] or a [https://www.ple.com.au/Products/642643/Kingston-SSDNow-A400-240GB-M2-SSD?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiPrHtPHx9gIVZJlmAh25zgY_EAQYAyABEgJKS_D_BwE|B+M 2280 nvme M.2 SSD]
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For example you could get a [link|https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 M.2 sata SSD]
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You may also be able to get an nvme M.2 SSD for faster performance but I don't know if your AIO supports PCIe 4.0 or not which is needed for nvme
Here’s a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help. SSD is seen at 8:00 minutes into the video
Not the exact same model as yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.
=== Update (03/26/2022) ===
Hi @sdotraffic
A two notch socket (aka keyed socket) is known as a B+M keyed socket whereas a single keyed socket is an M socket.
A B+M card will fit into a M socket but it ''may'' not work. It depends on how it is wired on the card.
An M card will not fit into a B+M keyed socket
Here's a [link|https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-M-B-BM-key-socket-3|link] that explains it all
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Your options are to search for a B+M (insert size) (insert type) M.2 SSD card.
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The card physical sizes are
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2280 -- 22 mm x 80 mm.
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2230 -- 22 mm x 30 mm.
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2242 -- 22 mm x 42 mm.
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2260 -- 22 mm x 60 mm.
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22110 -- 22 mm x 110 mm
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For example you could get a [https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-MZ-N6E1T0BW-V-NAND-550MB-600TBW/dp/B078WQT6SB/ref=asc_df_B078WQT6SB/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791771652&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14087654069601562094&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070557&hvtargid=pla-429183219308&psc=1|B+M 2280 M.2 sata SSD] or a [https://www.ple.com.au/Products/642643/Kingston-SSDNow-A400-240GB-M2-SSD?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiPrHtPHx9gIVZJlmAh25zgY_EAQYAyABEgJKS_D_BwE|B+M 2280 nvme M.2 SSD]
Hi @sdotraffic ,
Here’s a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjvJSvJYw7I|video] that may help.
Not the same model of yours but hopefully it is close enough to be relevant as it also has an M.2 SSD drive.