Installing PCI-e x4 slot on a laptop motherboard

Promiseli
Junior Member

03-01-2016, 01:33 AM

Hello, I own an MSI GL63 8re with empty pads for a SATA 3 SSD and PCI-E 3.0 4x SSD. I’m considering installing a dedicated port socket for each and soldering them in their spots to add more storage or a GSM module. Does this setup make sense? Have anyone else done something similar on a laptop motherboard before? I’ve looked up online but haven’t found much useful info.

Promiseli

03-01-2016, 01:33 AM #1

wesselboy11
Member

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03-01-2016, 04:00 AM

It's important to note that your laptop motherboard might not be compatible with this setup. Although the socket pads are present, your particular model may lack the necessary connections or settings. Additionally, the SATA III socket is designed for SATA III M.2 SSDs, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 socket can accommodate PCIe 3.0 x2/x4 M.2 SSDs.

wesselboy11

03-01-2016, 04:00 AM #2

Zlaf
Junior Member

03-01-2016, 06:39 AM

It's feasible. Proper soldering demands significant skill and practice, or specialized equipment.

Zlaf

03-01-2016, 06:39 AM #3

It's feasible. Proper soldering demands significant skill and practice, or specialized equipment.

Jarzzermann
Posting Freak

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03-01-2016, 08:19 AM

Do you think the bios will reject the new components if the soldering is successful?

Jarzzermann

03-01-2016, 08:19 AM #4

Do you think the bios will reject the new components if the soldering is successful?

Agrebi_
Member

03-01-2016, 01:09 PM

It seems like you're expressing confusion about a soldering task. The challenge would definitely require skill and practice.

Agrebi_

03-01-2016, 01:09 PM #5

It seems like you're expressing confusion about a soldering task. The challenge would definitely require skill and practice.

Michele02
Junior Member

03-02-2016, 08:35 PM

You're limited to adding only SSDs, as the motherboard provides the necessary slots and there are no missing parts nearby.

Michele02

03-02-2016, 08:35 PM #6

You're limited to adding only SSDs, as the motherboard provides the necessary slots and there are no missing parts nearby.

FastMeetup
Junior Member

03-02-2016, 10:57 PM

Sure, I appreciate that. I won’t handle it myself; I’ll look for a skilled repair professional instead.

FastMeetup

03-02-2016, 10:57 PM #7

Sure, I appreciate that. I won’t handle it myself; I’ll look for a skilled repair professional instead.

xNiebieskiYT
Member

03-04-2016, 08:20 AM

These connectors are designed exclusively for SSDs. A Wi-Fi card requires a different connector, controlled by the A or E button. Both are marked as "SSD".

xNiebieskiYT

03-04-2016, 08:20 AM #8

These connectors are designed exclusively for SSDs. A Wi-Fi card requires a different connector, controlled by the A or E button. Both are marked as "SSD".