SSD M.2 upgrade on Probook 440G3

[yossiz]

Hello , 

I want to add a new SSD M.2 to my laptop and in the specification it says that this model supports M.2 SATA 3 SSD.

but when I opened the cover the M.2 slot looks like PCIe.

So , is it fine to buy M.2 sata SSD? for example:

will this SSD work ?

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct500mx500ssd4

Thanks.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Yes all M.2 slots have 2 chambers like that. Either a 2 prong "B" keyed card, usually a PCIe/NVME OR a 3-prong "B +M" keyed card usually SATA, can physically fit in the slot. Which of these will be compatible depends on how the slot is wired and connected inside the motherboard. In your case, the slot can only activate and utilize a SATA M.2 card. The Crucial MX500 card you ask about is the kind that will work for you and at $109 for a 500 gig card that is a very good deal. 

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed. 

[yossiz]

Thank you , it was really helpful 

[ashraf246]

Hey can i use this one on my probook 440 g3?

 https://www.startech.com.bd/hp-s700-120gb-ssd

[ndf14685]

Yes, I put a similar M2 sata and work perfect.