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January 18th, 2026 10:12

SSD to USB needed

Hi. I have a dell inspiron 7420 that stopped working. I removed the SSD to read the data but the SSD removed from the system does not fit any SSD to USB physically that I can find. Can someone recommend where I can buy an SSD to USB that will fit?

  • Chino de Oro

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    Posted January 18th, 2026 10:46

    Hello, here is suggestion of an adapter for NVMe SSD to USB, which supports multi size SSD, mainly 2230 and 2280.

    If you still have problem with fitment, attaching a picture of your current SSD for proper solution.

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    Posted January 18th, 2026 11:01

    @Chino de Oro​ I ordered it - will see if SSD fits.

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    Posted January 18th, 2026 13:11

    Hi

    Trust @Chino de Oro 

      Kind Regards  

                                         

      anne_droid

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    Posted January 18th, 2026 15:32

    I hate to be negative here, but your SSD is most likely encrypted with Windows Bitlocker, which is now an automatic process upon setting up Windows for the first time. Unless you have your encryption key on hand (the vast majority of users do not) or if you previously turned off encryption, you will not be able to retrieve your files using another computer.

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    Posted January 18th, 2026 20:37

    @Kflash08​ I have all my bitlocker keys printed out so that's not a problem.