How can I use NVME SSD in my PC

caroljames972022 · 01-11-2022 9:17am #1

I am using a Dell Inspiration 15 laptop. Recently I purchased a new NVME drive. I don't know how can I install it on my PC because it looks like RAM and my old drive is an HDD. Does anyone know how can I install it on my PC?

Flinty997 · 01-11-2022 9:29am

What's the model no of the laptop

caroljames972022 · 02-11-2022 10:43am

These is the specs of my system I am not sure about the motherboard

The Continental Op · 02-11-2022 10:47am

An Adapter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEYIMEI-NGFF-Adapter-Drives-Supports/dp/B083DPVCBP just and example Amazon has a load of others.

Edit> Seems I was wrong and that adapter won't even work with a NVME drive.

Alun · 02-11-2022 10:52am

Send it back and get a SATA SSD drive instead.

ohnonotgmail · 02-11-2022 10:53am

The inspiron 3542 doesn't support NVME.

https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Adding-M2-nvme-using-sata-adapter-on-inspiron-3542/td-p/7688670

That laptop is up to 8 years old. The upgrade options are not great and probably not worth it.

https://eu.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/inspiron-15-%283542%29

smuggler.ie · 02-11-2022 8:24pm

Good old Win7...

Flinty997 · 02-11-2022 9:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822726#Comment_119822726

I'm struggling to find a NVME to 2.5" with decent reviews.

Might be best to return it and get a 2.5" SSD

caroljames972022 · 03-11-2022 8:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822741#Comment_119822741

😪 Cannot I use NVME in my system?

caroljames972022 · 03-11-2022 8:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822726#Comment_119822726

Will I have to remove my HDD?

5uspect · 03-11-2022 8:51am

There’s no point trying to adapt it to fit. Your machine isn’t compatible and you’ll see no benefit. An nvme drive requires an M.2 port. A cheap SATA drive (that will replace your HDD) will saturate the SATA port on that laptop. Return the nvme.

How can I use NVME SSD in my PC

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