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Slimline 270-p014
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have the Slimline 270-p014

I installed an SSD drive in the M.2 slot and I am impressed with the performance on my first day.

I did attach a heatsink to the SSD.

However and this is my question:

I cannot figure out the size of the screw to secure it to the motherboard

The attached diagram shows the M.2 slot at the bottom of the motherboard.

To the left are two posts, the nearer one to the M.2 slot is not the problem but the one to the left of that is (just to the right where it says front usb).

It does not take a typical computer screw to secure a PCI to the motherboard.

Anyone any idea of the size I need?

Thank you

 

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@Stevehere , welcome to the forum.

 

Here is a screw that should work for you.  If you look toward the bottom of the page it states as follows: 

 

Replacement M.2 Mounting Screw for M2 Size SSD's.
Guaranteed fit for M.2 slot.
Perfect for when you lost your motherboard or adapter’s M.2 screw.
Package includes 2 screws.
Ships from USA

 

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.



I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!

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@Stevehere , welcome to the forum.

 

Here is a screw that should work for you.  If you look toward the bottom of the page it states as follows: 

 

Replacement M.2 Mounting Screw for M2 Size SSD's.
Guaranteed fit for M.2 slot.
Perfect for when you lost your motherboard or adapter’s M.2 screw.
Package includes 2 screws.
Ships from USA

 

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.



I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!
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Excellent, thank you 

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You are welcome, @Stevehere !  Glad to help.



I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!
HP Recommended

Hello and first of all thank you to help us. I Have a Pavilion Desktop with the motherboard Willow2 ( https://support.hp.com/it-it/document/c05954013 ). I bought an additional SSD m.2 but to fix it I don't have the right screw. I tried to put a couple of small ones I had at home but it wasn't the right one. Do you maybe help me to discover which size that motherboard's screws need and also (if you know) where I can buy a couple of ones?

I thank you in advance.

Max

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