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inspiron 7778
my 7778 has an empty m.2 ssd slot, I'm wondering what type of m.2 ssd is compatable. The bios says its a sata slot, so I'm guessing not pcie, but there seem to be different m.2 ssd form factors, what do I need?
ejn63
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June 24th, 2016 17:00
MSATA versions have two notches -- the PCIe versions have one. Did you enable the drive in the system setup screen? (F2 at powerup)
ejn63
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June 24th, 2016 15:00
Its a standard 22 mm width - looks like the 80 mm or shorter cards will fit.
nckhammond
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June 24th, 2016 17:00
I tried one from an HP, sata 22mm x80mm but it had two notches on it, it fit but was not recognized as even there. Does it matter if it has one Notch or two?
nckhammond
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June 24th, 2016 18:00
I bet it needs a pcie version. Yep enabbed in setup, but it was never recognized as a drive
Neekofab
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September 8th, 2016 09:00
A shorty (42mm) worked fine in mine I just made sure it was held down with a bit of e-tape since the short ones cannot use the screw. www.amazon.com/.../
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October 17th, 2016 09:00
Hi,
its been a while, but have just got my new Inspiron (7778).
@Neekofab: Does the stated 256GB-SSD really work in your 7778? Was in contact with the support and they said only M.2 mSATA 128GB models are supported. Would be really nice as I definitelly need a primary SSD bigger than 128GB. Someone have had experience with other/bigger n.2 SSDs in the 7778?