Can framework laptop m.2 slot support m.2 1620

Framework Laptop 13
#1

I have a kioxia bg4 m.2 1620 nvme ssd, can I fit it in framework’s m.2 slot?

#2

I don’t think so, 1620 is a dedicated form factor for the surface I guess? you can check if there are some bespoke adaptors for 22x0 to BG4.

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#3

Sure, but expect to need double sided tape or something similar

I don’t have a laptop and this can’t see the board but it likely only has a stand-off for 2280 m.2 SSDs as that is the standard form factor

If we are lucky they included a stand-off for 2230 SSDs as well

Edit: too quick to comment-since it’s not 22mm wide it’s not the same connector most likely

You’ll need an adapter as @Gu_tally suggested

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#4

It looks like both 1620 and 2280 has same ping number.

2048×969 278 KB

1182×1616 214 KB

#5

Looks like there’s some confusion here. “1620” is the form factor of the memory chip package, not the SSD. If you have one of these, then your SSD is either:

  1. A 2230 NVMe SSD
  2. A surface-mount memory chip that is not removable. As a consumer, you cannot install one of these into anything.
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#6

Mine looks like this

1125×1569 169 KB

And I seem like it can run on non-surface machine.

In 6:29

Or am I completely wrong?

#7

@Fracis_Wolfgang You are right, that can run on non-surface machines (that support NMVe M.2 SSDs), and it certainly can run on the Framework laptop.

There’s just one minor problem: the Framework laptop lacks a screw hole to secure 30mm M.2 SSDs. It only has the hole for 2280 drives. One of these extenders will help your 2230 SSD reach the 2280 screw hole.

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#8

Thank you, sorry for been this stubborn, this drive has my Gentoo/ZFS install, it has some sentimental value for me and I don’t want to re-install again.

Now I know it could run on framework laptop, I can 3D print a adapter to fit the slot.

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#9

For everyone has same problem like me, I found a 3D model that you can just print it.

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