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08-28-2020 04:53 AM
Does my laptop support b&m key m.2 ssd or M key m.2 ssd?
Product Name- 15-da0xxx
Product Number- 5AY34PA#ACJ
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08-30-2020 02:37 PM
I reviewed your post and I understand that you want to know whether the M.2 slot on your computer has a B or M key has is.
Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.
I checked the specifications of your computer and see that your computer supports an NVMe SSD drive. Most of the computers support a B key however, to know exactly you need to open the laptop and check.
As the key positions of B and M are slightly different, the M. SSD can only be installed one way. A 'B' keying (pins 12-19) gives PCI Express SSDs up to 2x lanes of bandwidth, while a 'M' keying (pins 59-66) provides PCI Express SSDs with up to 4x lanes of bandwidth.
Refer to the below service guide for your computer for more information.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06510442
I hope that answers your question and you have a great day!
P.S: Welcome to the HP Support Community 😊
If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!
Cheers!
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The_Fossette
I am an HP Employee
08-30-2020 02:37 PM
I reviewed your post and I understand that you want to know whether the M.2 slot on your computer has a B or M key has is.
Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.
I checked the specifications of your computer and see that your computer supports an NVMe SSD drive. Most of the computers support a B key however, to know exactly you need to open the laptop and check.
As the key positions of B and M are slightly different, the M. SSD can only be installed one way. A 'B' keying (pins 12-19) gives PCI Express SSDs up to 2x lanes of bandwidth, while a 'M' keying (pins 59-66) provides PCI Express SSDs with up to 4x lanes of bandwidth.
Refer to the below service guide for your computer for more information.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06510442
I hope that answers your question and you have a great day!
P.S: Welcome to the HP Support Community 😊
If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!
Cheers!
Stay Home – Stay Safe
The_Fossette
I am an HP Employee