You can place them on your laptop and use mobile broadband without needing a USB dongle.

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks You can place them on your laptop and use mobile broadband without needing a USB dongle.

maaarknuuut
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07-14-2016, 06:56 AM

maaarknuuut

07-14-2016, 06:56 AM #1

mjt2789
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07-14-2016, 12:21 PM

The device requires a PCIe connection, not a SATA link. This functionality relies on the SATA SSD design, allowing compatibility with standard SATA protocols instead of a PCIe-based setup.

mjt2789

07-14-2016, 12:21 PM #2

The device requires a PCIe connection, not a SATA link. This functionality relies on the SATA SSD design, allowing compatibility with standard SATA protocols instead of a PCIe-based setup.

Professor_Dark
Junior Member

07-14-2016, 12:28 PM

You can't run a WWAN card over a SATA bus. So no, this won't work. The adapter you linked uses sata power, but there is no data connection you can use anywhere. You need to use a mini PCIe slot here, that's already on the board. If it's not, then you're kinda SOL.

Professor_Dark

07-14-2016, 12:28 PM #3

EthanLG
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07-18-2016, 12:01 PM

You can replace the NVME SSD with a SATA SSD in the available space. Having a SATA SSD in the unused bay is fine.

EthanLG

07-18-2016, 12:01 PM #4

You can replace the NVME SSD with a SATA SSD in the available space. Having a SATA SSD in the unused bay is fine.

Rifrifrif
Junior Member

07-18-2016, 02:18 PM

Is it permitted to perform this task at work? The NVMe concept may be viable or not. You’d first require an approved card, then conduct testing. It really depends on the laptop—some support storage via the M.2 slot while others don’t.

Rifrifrif

07-18-2016, 02:18 PM #5

MRheadshotPT
Member

07-24-2016, 02:16 PM

The M.2 port for SSDs has a unique keying system. Devices such as WiFi cards employ the E-key, whereas SSDs require B and M keys. These configurations don't match, so they won't work together.

MRheadshotPT

07-24-2016, 02:16 PM #6

The M.2 port for SSDs has a unique keying system. Devices such as WiFi cards employ the E-key, whereas SSDs require B and M keys. These configurations don't match, so they won't work together.