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    New info but also new questions - m.2 ssd

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Mustbetouch, Jan 30, 2015.

  1. Mustbetouch

    Mustbetouch Notebook Enthusiast

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    so it was previously discussed that we wanted to know the ssd size for m.2 on the alienware 17.

    I can confirm it is the 80mm size. But now I need to know what the screw size is. There was no screw with the drive and none in the chassis. Can anyone help and tell me where to find the size and where to buy?
     
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    tmmedic20 Notebook Guru

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    Should be a 3mm M2 or M2.5 screw. Have not received my AW17R2 to confirm yet, but there should be a screw pre-installed in one of the offsets.
     
    tmmedic20, Jan 30, 2015
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  3. Mustbetouch

    Mustbetouch Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea. Nothing in the slots or nearby. And no way to get to store to try and search for one.

    Kind of frustrated that Dell didn't include one and neither did transcend.
     
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    Mustbetouch Notebook Enthusiast

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    image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    tmmedic20 Notebook Guru

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    Wow talk about cost cutting lol. Have a ship date of 2/10, If you find the right size mounting screw let me know so I can order in advance.
     
    tmmedic20, Jan 30, 2015
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  6. Nyceis

    Nyceis Notebook Deity

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    And just for confirmation these are all M2 SATA slots, not PCI Express, correct?

    N
     
    Nyceis, Jan 30, 2015
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  7. tmmedic20

    tmmedic20 Notebook Guru

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    According to the supplied user manual yes. they are M.2 2280 sata III drive slots
     
    tmmedic20, Jan 30, 2015
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  8. alexhawker

    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    It's right there molded in the plastic. You can see it in the image. M2 x 3mm. Try McMaster.com


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    alexhawker, Jan 31, 2015
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  9. Alienware-L_Porras

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    I'm 99% sure it's M2.5, but I'll grab the lab keys to open one myself and post my findings. BRB!

    Edit 1:

    Just checked, it's a 2 x 3 mm screw.
     
    Last edited: Feb 3, 2015
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 3, 2015
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  10. Kirenaj

    Kirenaj Notebook Consultant

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    Can anyone recommend any good all round M2 SSD's? That will fit the new AW17 2015.
    I have ordered with a 500gb, so I guess i got the room for 3 more? Correct?
     
    Kirenaj, Feb 19, 2015
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  11. Game7a1

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    Lab keys? You reps can just waltz on in into the lab and verify stuff just like that?
    You are correct.
     
    Game7a1, Feb 19, 2015
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  12. Meaker@Sager

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    Yes he is an official employee of alienware who works on site.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 20, 2015
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