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M2 SSD 42 mm in WWAN from Dell Latitude E7240 and 7270
The title holds in principle the whole question:
"M2 SSD 42 mm in WWAN from Dell Latitude E7240 and E7270 "
Is it possible to install it for Dells issued as type in NL, the Netherlands?
It was seen in other Latitudes, but so far I cannot find anything for the E7240/E7270.
Thanks.
Andre
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December 12th, 2017 06:00
For the E7240 in question, we cannot confirm what we did not test. Whether any of the SSD will work in a WWAN slot is unknown by Dell.
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December 12th, 2017 10:00
Read his last post - that confirms it.
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December 11th, 2017 10:00
I do not see any documentation that we tested/validated a M.2 SSD in the 2013 Latitude E7240 WWAN slot. The parts page only list the mSATA SSD for #2 slot. Perhaps another user who has attempted this can post their findings.
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December 11th, 2017 11:00
Thanks for your fast reply.
It comes from this (just found it back... sorry couldn't find it 1st...):
tomtomic.wordpress.com/.../
So wonder whether this port in the E7240/E7270 is also suitable for this purpose but due to the size limited to 42 mm M2 types.
Left you see the WWAN and right the standard SSD in the Dell Latitude E7270.
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December 11th, 2017 12:00
Beware: mSATA is not m.2 -- the two form factors are not the same. While it may be possible (though unsupported by Dell) to put an mSATA SSD in the WWAN slot, it will not be possible to fit an M.2 SSD into it -- M.2 drives require NGFF slots -- they won't fit into PCIe slots designed for WWAN/mSATA cards.
andreroelofs
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December 11th, 2017 14:00
Yes you're right, was a little bit too enthousiastic.
The 13:03 hour reply holds the weblink that says:
So... I apologize for the mix up.
So having this said, it should then be possible?
andreroelofs
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December 11th, 2017 14:00
Indeed, I was planning to use a 250GB for the OS in the M2 and try to get a 500 GB for storage on the mSATA.
Tnx so far.
Feel free to add more info.
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December 11th, 2017 14:00
Sounds like it should be -- that said, don't run the OS from that drive. You'll be trading a 6G/s or better M.2 drive for (at best) a 3G/s (and more likely a 1.5G/s mSATA drive if you do.
andreroelofs
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December 12th, 2017 01:00
Questions: can Dell support confirm this list?
My personal question: Is this information correct for the E7240?
Continue my search for info:
As I wanna be 100% sure before I buy a machine, searched further for more proof.
Found this very interesting thread:
superuser.com/.../will-a-sata-ssd-drive-work-in-wwan-minipcie-slot
which led me to this url
www.mydigitaldiscount.com/msata-ssd-compatability-list.html
Here I found a compatibility list. [View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3518/mSATA-SSD-Compatability-List-_5F00_-My-Digital-Discount-_2D00_-MyDigitalDiscount.pdf:550:0]
Attached it as complete pdf (archive).
As it may be handy for the future discussions: For "Dell only" see the table, cleaned it up, but did not change the original information:
Dell
Alienware
14
Alienware
17
Alienware
18
Alienware
m14x
Alienware
M14X R2
Alienware
M17x R3
Alienware
M17x R4
Alienware
M18x R2
Alienware
r2
Inspiron
13z (5323)
Inspiron
14 (7437)
Inspiron
14R (5420)
Inspiron
14R (7420)
Inspiron
14z (5423)
Inspiron
15 (7537)
Inspiron
15R (7520)
Inspiron
15R SE
Inspiron
15R SE
Inspiron
15z (5523)
Inspiron
17R
Inspiron
17R 5720
Inspiron
17R SE
Inspiron
2350
Latitude
6430u
Latitude
E5440
Latitude
E5450
Latitude
E5540
Latitude
(E5550) 12 7000
Latitude
E6440
Latitude
E7240
Latitude
(E7440) 14 7000
Latitude
E7440
Latitude
E7450
Latitude
ST-LST01
Latitude
XT3
Precision
M3800
Precision
M4500
Precision
M4600
Precision
M4700
Precision
M4800
Precision
M6500 (Dual Core)
Precision
M6500 (Quad Core)
Precision
M6600
Precision
M6700
Precision
M6800
Rugged Extreme
12 (7204)
XPS
11 (9Q23)
XPS
11 (9P33)
XPS
12 (9Q33)
XPS
13 (L321X)
XPS
13 (L322x)
XPS
13 (9333)
XPS
14 (L401X)
XPS
14 (L421X)
XPS
14z (L412z)
XPS
15 (L521X)
XPS
15 (9530)
XPS
15z (L511z)
XPS
17 (L701x)
XPS
17 (L702x)
XPS
17 3D
XPS
18
XPS
8500
XPS
One 2710
XPS
M1210
XPS
M1330
XPS
M1530
XPS
M1710
XPS
M1730
XPS
M2010
Vostro
3360
Vostro
3460
Vostro
3560
50mm mSATA PC Motherboards
Any motherboard with the Intel Z68 Express Chipset that offers an mSATA port can use an mSATA SSD as a Cache Drive or Main Drive (System Drive).
SERIES
MODEL
Dell
Alienware
m14x r2
Intel
NUC Kit
D34010WYK
NUC Kit
D54250WYK
NUC Kit
DC3217IYE
NUC Kit
DC53427HYE
NUC Board
D34010WYB
NUC Board
D53427RKE
NUC Board
D54250WYB
NUC Board
DC33217GKE
25mm Half-Size mSATA Mini Notebooks & Tablets
SERIES
MODEL
Dell
Vostro
5470
* Some of these models may ship without an mSATA connector, please check that your device has an mSATA connection before placing your order.
**These models may only accept an mSATA SSD for caching purposes, and may require the use of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software.
Mobile Devices with 50mm mSATA slots Drobo Mini Portable Storage Array
* Some of these models may ship without an mSATA connector, please check that your device has an mSATA connection before placing your order.
For side-by-side mSATA comparisons and 1.8" microSATA compatibilities, visit the NotebookReview forum.
Don't see your notebook/device listed above?
It could still be mSATA compatible! Leave a comment below with the make/model of your device and we'll look it up. Or check out our M.2 NGFF SSD Compatibility List to see if your device is on there.
Do you have an mSATA compatible device not on this list?
Please, let us know in the comments below and we'll add it to our list!
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December 12th, 2017 07:00
Dell has never officially supported installing an mSATA drive in a WWAN socket. Those models that have official mSATA support have a separate socket marked "mSATA" on it.
That's not to say some systems won't work with mSATA installed in a WWAN socket -- clearly, they do. You're looking for official support -- that doesn't exist.
It may work -- or may not. If you can find someone with your exact model who reports and documents success, you're set. You won't get a support list for any system's WWAN socket -- because no official support exists.
andreroelofs
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December 12th, 2017 07:00
Ok. Clear so far for the E7240.
Can you file a list (pdf) here what laptop of the 12.5 inch ultranotebooks are supported with respect to the WWAN slot and what kind of SSD is supported and if available which SSD are supported?
Thanks so far!
andreroelofs
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December 12th, 2017 08:00
Thanks sounds clear. Tnx a lot.
Can Chris or another Dell support person (officially) confirm these statements? Then I can save my energy for this and use the tip that may lead to a working situation.
andreroelofs
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December 12th, 2017 11:00
On top of the input of Chris and ejn63, look also to my last posting for recognizing the situation, illustrated with photos, where the chances of success are the highest.
andreroelofs
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December 12th, 2017 11:00
Indeed. Sorry too enthusiastic. Nothing to be expected from Dell.
I think the key to finding a good laptop is to have a look inside... as per country E-types that have the same E7xx0 may be different inside.
I found two photo;s that show the relevant information. Sometimes it is very clear but not always, so look good for it. This will increase imho the chances of succes significantly., but not 100% of guarantee as Dell does not support this option officially.
Photo-1: WWAN- mSATA printed in the plastic frame
Photo-2: WWAN-mSATA as sticker or printed in the plastic frame