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    Question on a msata to m.2 converter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by yotano21, Sep 5, 2016.

  1. yotano21

    yotano21 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have 2 500gb samsung 850 msata SSD. I am thinking of getting a newer laptop with a Nvidia 1070 or 1060 but they all come with m.2 slots now.

    Is there a converter that can do msata to m.2 converter. I dont want to send money on getting new m.2 SSD when I already have two of them.
     
    yotano21, Sep 5, 2016
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    This might work. It looks to be mSATA SSD to M.2 slot and not the other way round. However, you need to check two aspects in the computer: (a) Available width each side of the slot as an M.2 card is 22mm wide and mSATA is 30mm wide; and (b) height clearance above the slot as the mSATA card effectively sits on top of the M.2 mounting.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Sep 5, 2016
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