How to install m.2 ssd in dell desktop

Symptoms

The original SATA protocol was designed to maximize the performance of platter (physical spinning) hard drives. With the proliferation of SSD drives, the SATA storage management protocol has become a limiting factor. The NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory) protocol has been designed for solid state drives and uses the PCIe bus for optimal performance. An M.2 drive may support SATA or PCIe/NVMe but not both. Depending on the drive and what the computer can support, not all M.2 drives work in all computers.

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Precision Systems
Latitude Systems
XPS Systems
OptiPlex Systems
Can m 2 SSD be used for desktop?
Where is the M 2 slot in my computer?
Can I install an SSD in m 2 slot?

M.2 storage devices are classified numerically based on performance. The higher the Class, the faster the overall performance:

Precision Systems

System	Maximum internal drives supported	Drive configurations supported (max)	PCIe lanes	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a M.2 slot	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a 2.5" bay	Additional information

7710 7720	3	3x M.2 1x 2.5" 2x M.2 + 1x 2.5"	M.2 slots support 4X. 2.5" supports 2X.	1x HR8P8 - Thermal cover (includes cover and thermal pad) 1x 4270E - Screw (secures cover on top of the M.2 drive).	1x 745TM - 2.5" metal bracket (most units already include this part). 1x Y1WJX - M.2 bracket (mounts to 745TM). 4x 2864D - M3X3 screw. (most computers include these. These secure the Y1WJX M.2 drive carrier, or a 2.5" drive into 745TM). 1x WPTND - M.2 Interposer Board. (installs into Y1WJX) 5x 4270E - M2.03 L screws 1x HR8P8* - M.2 thermal cover	Find instructions here on the Dell Community Forum.

7510 7520	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 2x M.2 1x M.2 + 1x 2.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. 2.5" supports 2X.		1x 745TM - 2.5" metal bracket (most computers include this part). 1x Y1WJX - M.2 bracket (mounts to745TM). 4x 2864D - M3X3screw. (most computers include these. These secure the Y1WJXM.2 drive carrier, or a 2.5" drive into 745TM). 1x WPTND - M.2 Interposer Board. (installs into Y1WJX) 5x 4270E - M2.03 L screws 1x HR8P8 -* M.2 thermal cover	Find instructions here on the Dell Community Forum.

5510 5520	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 1x M.2 + 1x 2.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.	1x 88DJK - Thermal pad (no plate required) 1x 4270E - M2X3 screw	1x XDYGX - Cable 2x 3XYT5 - Rubber side isolator 1x 3FDY3 - Metal hard drive bracket (some units may already have this installed even if a 2.5-inch drive was not ordered from Dell originally).	Discussed here on Dell Community Forums

3510	1	1x M.2 1x 2.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.		1x X3YR8 - M.2 end bracket 1x 1X2MT - Thermal cover 2x 4270E - M2X3 screws	Discussed here on SpiceWorks

3520	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 1x M.2 cache drive + 1x 2.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.		1x 2FFR0 - End bracket 1x X3DN4-Thermal plate 1x 4270E - End screw

Latitude Systems

System	Maximum internal drives supported	Drive configurations supported (max)	PCIe lanes	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a M.2 slot	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a 2.5" bay	Additional information

E5270 E5470 E5570	1	1x M.2 1x 2.5"	E5270 supports 2X. E5570 supports 4X (w/ H processor). E5570 supports 2X (w/ U processor). E5470 supports 2X (w/ H or U processor). 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.		1x X3YR8 - M.2 end bracket 1x 1X2MT - Thermal cover 2x 4270E - M2X3 screws

5280 5480 5580	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 1x M.2 cache drive + 1x 2.5"	5280 supports 2X. 5580 supports 4X (w/ H processor). 5580 supports 2X (w/ U processor). 5480 supports 4X (w/ H processor). 5480 supports 2X (w/ U processor). 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.		1x X3YR8 - M.2 end bracket 1x 1X2MT - Thermal cover 2x 4270E - M2X3 screws

E7270 E7470	1	1x M.2	M.2 slot supports 2X.	1x DJ69P - Thermal cover 2x 4270E - Screw M2X3 (most computers include one of these).		Discussed here on SpiceWorks.

7280 7480	1	1x M.2	M.2 slot supports 2X.	1x R6TGF - Thermal cover 2x VJYP9 - Screw M2X3 (most computers include one of these).

XPS Systems

System	Maximum internal drives supported	Drive configurations supported (max)	PCIe lanes	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a M.2 slot	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a 2.5" bay	Additional information

9350 9360	1	1x M.2	M.2 slot supports 4X.	1x 4270E - Screw M2X3

9365	1	1x M.2	M.2 slot supports 4X.	1x 4HP13 - Thermal plate 2x JPRFM - M1.6x2.5 screws

9550 9560	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 1x M.2 + 1x 2.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. 2.5" bay is wired as SATA.	1x 88DJK - Thermal pad (no plate required) 1x 4270E - M2X3 screw	1x XDYGX - Cable 2x 3XYT5 - Rubber side isolator 1x 3FDY3 - Metal hard drive bracket (some units may include this part even if a 2.5" drive was not ordered from Dell originally).	Discussed here on Dell Community Forums

OptiPlex Systems

System	Maximum internal drives supported	Drive configurations supported (max)	PCIe lanes	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a M.2 slot	Parts needed to install a M.2 device into a 2.5" bay	Additional information

5040 7040 (MT)	2	1x M.2 1x M.2 1x M.2 + 1x 2.5" 2x 2.5" 1x 3.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X.	1x R7HGK - Thermal pad (installs onto the motherboard under the M.2 drive) 1x YYJF8 - Screw M2X3.5	1x 6J3FV - SATA cable 1x X9FV3 - M.2/2.5" bay adapter/caddy	Motherboard M.2 installation instructions found here.

3050 5050 7050 (MT)	2	1x M.2 1x 2.5" 1x 3.5" 2x 2.5" 1x M.2 + 1x 2.5" 1x M.2 + 1x 3.5"	M.2 slot supports 4X. Installing a M.2 device into the 2.5/3.5" bay is not supported.	1x DHR6X - Spacer (between the motherboard and M.2 drive)		Motherboard M.2 installation instructions found here.

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Can m 2 SSD be used for desktop?

Certain desktop PC peripherals like wi-fi cards can come in the M. 2 form factor, but the most common use for M. 2 is SSD data storage, basically functioning as an alternative to the existing 2.5” storage drives that are mounted in a separate bay and then connected to the motherboard via a SATA cable.

Where is the M 2 slot in my computer?

On desktop PC: Find the M.2 connector on the lower middle of the motherboard > You can see a horizontal slot labeled SATA or PCIe > Remove the mounting screw opposite the slot > Insert the M.2 SSD > Secure the SSD with the screw.

Can I install an SSD in m 2 slot?

Check if your computer support M. 2 slot: PCIe. On desktop, if the SSD interface is marked with SATA/PCIe, it means that you can add an M. 2 SSD to the computer.