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The product manual states that the M.2 slots for both NVME drives are for 2280 drives as well as 2230 length drives. I recently purchased a bulk lot of 2230 Drives with the intention of using them for the main Windows drive for 20 of our HP G4 Minis.

I see the mounting 'hole' where a M.2 Standoff is meant to be socketed. However, it seems like the pre-existing standoffs in the 2280 position are both embedded, and cannot be removed.

What is the proper way/part number to actually install a 2230 sized drive?  

The manual clearly states that it should be possible.

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The problem is that you  can install the 2230 into the slot, but there is no existing  standoff and screw hole to allow a hold down screw.

 

That mention of the 2230 format  in the Maintenance & Service guide could have been a mistake that fell through the cracks and made it to publishing.

 

There is indeed a standoff and screw hole for M.2 PCIe NVME 2280 SSD products.



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I was able to get several different PC screws into the socket (none of them are common screws), and it would potentially work to secure the 2230 drive, but not ideal. I am not sure if they are M3 or M4.

Ideally, the proper solution would  be a M.2 standoff that mounts into the M3 or M4 hole (not sure what it is)

I think I identified the proper standoff on Amazon, but unfotunately it is part of a 7 dollar set of 21 different types of M.2 hardware. I would hope to pay 7 dollars for 21 of this same standoff solution, but cannot find it's exact name, or details listed anywhere. Here is a picture of the piece I believe would work as the official part solution.

M2standoff.jpg

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The other solution is a 3D printed 2230 to 2280 adapter. They are available to print for free, or just under 3 dollars on eBay.

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@DirkLM wrote:

The other solution is a 3D printed 2230 to 2280 adapter. They are available to print for free, or just under 3 dollars on eBay.


That seems like  it would be the best approach. 



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