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Mod_masta
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08-05-2021, 04:03 PM
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Hi, your Intel dual-band wireless AC card is advertised as M.2, but it doesn’t quite fit the slot on your Strix B550A motherboard (about 1 mm short). You’re wondering if removing some plastic around it might help. It’s an interesting thought—though not guaranteed to work, it’s worth trying. BT headphones would be a good addition either way!
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Mod_masta
08-05-2021, 04:03 PM #1

Hi, your Intel dual-band wireless AC card is advertised as M.2, but it doesn’t quite fit the slot on your Strix B550A motherboard (about 1 mm short). You’re wondering if removing some plastic around it might help. It’s an interesting thought—though not guaranteed to work, it’s worth trying. BT headphones would be a good addition either way!

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DJSplashy
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08-05-2021, 11:17 PM
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It says here that the Board Form Factor is HMC and M.2 Are you sure your card is M.2 and not HMC? Because I think HMC doesn't fit in M.2 slot. If you think it's M.2 with plastic in way you could take a photo so we can tell.
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DJSplashy
08-05-2021, 11:17 PM #2

It says here that the Board Form Factor is HMC and M.2 Are you sure your card is M.2 and not HMC? Because I think HMC doesn't fit in M.2 slot. If you think it's M.2 with plastic in way you could take a photo so we can tell.

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08-19-2021, 05:32 AM
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It seems the correct key is essential.
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ImWinky
08-19-2021, 05:32 AM #3

It seems the correct key is essential.

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TrankerGold
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08-19-2021, 11:44 AM
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Only certain M.2 sizes are compatible with specific laptop models.
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TrankerGold
08-19-2021, 11:44 AM #4

Only certain M.2 sizes are compatible with specific laptop models.

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08-21-2021, 04:10 AM
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some motherboards include them too, or you can purchase pci cards with the appropriate slot, though the m.2 slots on op's board are all m type. for ssd drives, and generally most wifi cards use key e. if your motherboard has key e, it should work. more details: https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-...y-socket-3
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King_Stf
08-21-2021, 04:10 AM #5

some motherboards include them too, or you can purchase pci cards with the appropriate slot, though the m.2 slots on op's board are all m type. for ssd drives, and generally most wifi cards use key e. if your motherboard has key e, it should work. more details: https://www.atpinc.com/blog/what-is-m.2-...y-socket-3

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