SSD upgrade for Zbook 14 G2

[Big_Tee]

Hi,

I’m hoping to speed up my Z-book a bit and have already maxed out the RAM so now i'm looking at the HDD.

I currently have a 1TB HDD and nothing in the M2 slot.  I've looked at buying a compatible M2 and have so far been sent a 2.5", a 2280 and a 2242 - all of which the seller said was compatible but none of which fits my slot, so they have all been returned.

I now believe I need an M2 2260 PCIe (not SATA) with a max size of 256GB but after making such a fist of it so far, I thought I better check first - could anyone confirm this spec is correct?  Can I only use the HP Z turbo drive, no cheaper alternatives?  Can I only use a max of 256GB?

As you would imagine I'm getting a bit frustrated with the process so far, so any advice would be gratefully received.

[Big_Tee · Accepted solution]

After some further digging I have found the following that might help anyone who has this same question:

• Memory required is in the 2260 size with a PCIe 2x2 connector
• this memory format was only ever produced by Sandisk and it was dicontinued some years ago
• It was only ever offered as an OEM product - rebadged by HP as the Z-Turbo drive
• largest size they produced was 256GB

The only options available for anyone who wants to purchase an upgrade are:

1. drop your trousers and buy from HP at silly prices (at £450 you might as well buy a new laptop)
2. find a supplier with old stock (I found someone in the states who had some but he wouldn't ship to UK)
3. Ebay

I managed to get a HP Zturbo branded one off ebay for £99 and got £10 knocked off with a discout code.