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November 6th, 2023 20:29
XPS 8940 - replace M2 2230 SSD with M2 2280 SSD
XPS 8940
My 8940 I purchased from Dell in 2022 has a 512Gb SSD, type NVMe CL1-3D512-Q11 NVMe SSSTC 512GB, one of the short-length ones (2230). I want to replace it with a 1TB SSD, a longer-length Samsung EVO Plus one (2280). I don't intend to keep the OS or any data on the existing SSD so starting afresh is fine and is my preference.
I wanted to check here first and ask are there any issues or hurdles doing what I wish to do? Or is it simply a matter of removing the one currently installed, and install the replacement?
Here's a photo of the inside of my PC showing the current SSD on the motherboard, below the CPU fan. The location can take both SSD sizes.
Insights appreciated, thanks!
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Chino de Oro
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November 6th, 2023 21:15
Yes, it's just a simple process of moving the standoff screw to 2280 length and installing the new 2280 SSD.
Luke717
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November 7th, 2023 13:03
@Chino de Oro thank you!