# Do double-sided M.2 2280 SSDs fit in the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/do-double-sided-m-2-2280-ssds-fit-in-the-framework-laptop-13-pro/85208>\
**Category:** Framework Laptop 13\
**Tags:** intel-ultra-series-3, laptop-13-pro-chassis\
**Created:** [October 1, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/do-double-sided-m-2-2280-ssds-fit-in-the-framework-laptop-13-pro/85208 "2026-10-01T08:01:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Georges\_Palauqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ec9cab/32.png) [@Georges\_Palauqui](https://community.frame.work/u/Georges_Palauqui)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/do-double-sided-m-2-2280-ssds-fit-in-the-framework-laptop-13-pro/85208/1 "2026-10-01T08:01:16Z")

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Hi all,

I have a Framework Laptop 13 Pro (Core Ultra X9 388H, DIY Edition) on pre-order and I am bringing my own SSD. I would like to know whether the 13 Pro chassis accepts double-sided M.2 2280 drives.

On the previous Framework Laptop 13 generations, the forum reports about 1.5 mm of clearance under the drive, and double-sided SSDs fit. The 13 Pro is a new chassis and mainboard, and I could not find this documented anywhere.

The drives I am considering:

- Lexar NM1090 Pro 4TB (PCIe 5.0, double-sided)
- Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB (PCIe 5.0, double-sided)

My questions:

1. Is there clearance for components on the bottom side of the SSD in the 13 Pro, and how much?
2. Is there a thermal pad or any other part under or over the M.2 slot that could get in the way?
3. Has anyone with a 13 Pro installed a double-sided drive, and did it fit without bending?
4. For those running a PCIe 5.0 drive in the 13 Pro: how are temperatures and throttling under sustained load?

An answer from Framework staff, or a photo of the M.2 area with a measurement, would be very helpful.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Steinar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@Steinar](https://community.frame.work/u/Steinar)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/do-double-sided-m-2-2280-ssds-fit-in-the-framework-laptop-13-pro/85208/2 "2026-10-03T10:19:29Z")

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There is some information here: [Important notice for installing double-sided SSDs & avoiding SSD heat-spreaders](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/important-notice-for-installing-double-sided-ssds-and-avoiding-ssd-heat-spreaders-intel-core-ultra-series-3-HkiJisJBGe)

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**Author:** ![michelv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/87869e/32.png) [@michelv](https://community.frame.work/u/michelv)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/do-double-sided-m-2-2280-ssds-fit-in-the-framework-laptop-13-pro/85208/3 "2026-10-06T16:51:16Z")

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From other threads (and the link in previous comment here), yes it will physically fit but as PCIe 5 SSD tend to get really hot, you might be better with equivalent PCIe 4 SSD, there are more high capacity single side options, like the older 4 TB Samsung 990 pro.

Heat related throttling will likely kill the v5 performance gain in normal operations.