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August 23rd, 2021 01:00
How to identify my SSD?
Hi - my 2017 Latitude E7470 has a 256 GB M.2 2280 SSD, but I'm not sure if it's Sata or NVMe, B key or M key. Does anyone know or can advise, to save me removing the SSD to find out?
Reason for asking is this:- I plan to buy another identical SSD so I can clone my system to the new SSD. Then if my system crashes beyond a simple repair, I'll fit the new cloned SSD & then clone that to the old one.
I also want to buy an M.2 to USB 3.0 enclosure for the new SSD, to do the cloning. Can anyone recommend a reliable USB enclosure that's not too expensive? Or ones to avoid !
Many thanks if you can help. Niloc1017
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Niloc1017
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August 23rd, 2021 06:00
Hi U2 - sorry, forgot the image! Hopefully, now attached but poor quality!
Many thanks again, Niloc1017
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August 23rd, 2021 06:00
Hi JOcean - thanks for your help. Perhaps a cheaper Sata SSD was fitted by someone! It's good to know that I can safely fit an NVMe.
Many thanks again, Niloc1017
Latitude E7470, manf 2017, Intel i5, W10 Pro build 20H2, 256GB SSD M.2 2280, 128GB SD card for portable apps etc, 16 GB ram
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August 23rd, 2021 02:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @Niloc1017
These are the ones that Crucial has tested for your laptop.
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/latitude-e7470#ssd
Dell Latitude E7470 Owner's Manual:
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/latitude-e7470-ultrabook/late_e7470_om/specifications?guid=guid-5a37743b-091b-4716-9574-f99f29e7bf1c&lang=en-us
I use just the M.2 to USB converter for testing purposes. "No enclosure"
Best regards,
U2
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August 23rd, 2021 04:00
Many thanks U2 - but love your full 'handle' !!
I see the SSDs you suggested are all PCIe NVMe. I'm still not sure if they would fit or are compatible in the M.2 socket in my laptop.
The current SSD is an INTEL SSDSCKKF256H6 SATA 256GB. Would that be a Sata as opposed to an NVMe/PCIe? I'm confused by all this !!
The Dell manual gives this: Interface type and Maximum speed PCle Gen3 8Gb/s (up to 4 lanes). Does this mean I could fit a new NVMe SSD?
I like your idea of a simple M.2 to USB adapter.
Thanks again for your help, Niloc1017
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August 23rd, 2021 05:00
The Intel drive is indeed SATA going by the part number. Interestingly Dell does not list SATA as compatible so obviously the specs are not complete on the support page. And yes the drives that U2 suggested will work and are much faster than a SATA SSD.
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August 23rd, 2021 05:00
@Niloc1017
Just got to my warehouse.
This is from your manual.
I have a few E7470's and took this picture of your internal connector.
And this is the SSD you have installed know.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373690474220?hash=item5701b01eec:g:DdgAAOSwS9Jfz98d
These are the type of connectors I use for testing.
mSATA, M.2 and Apple.
Regards,
U2
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August 23rd, 2021 06:00
Hi U2 - thanks again for that very helpful info & images. I've opened up my E7470 & found the M.2 socket has only one notch - as the poor image I'll upload. It's the same as in your photo. But the SSD I took out has 2 slots ! Meaning that it's a Sata SSD - correct? Also the one notch in the socket, means I could fit an NVMe SSD - correct?
I'll do a search here in the UK for that adapter.
Many thanks again for going to all that trouble, Niloc1017
Latitude E7470, manf 2017, Intel i5, W10 Pro build 20H2, 256GB SSD M.2 2280, 128GB SD card for portable apps etc, 16 GB ram