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potentiallynotfelix@lemdro.id 3 weeks agoThanks! Can you elaborate on what would cause it to not be supported? I know the wifi card I’m replacing is an e-key, and I’m using a laptop so I likely won’t find any information. Also, if you would happen to know what brands I should look out for that have good linux compatibility if I want to buy a newer one?
over_clox@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Be very wary of the staggered pins in the diagram. I don’t trust the diagram.
potentiallynotfelix@lemdro.id 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your input! I can’t tell if the diagram was made poorly or if M.2 does use staggered pins.
over_clox@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I’m not entirely sure myself with current tech, but when we got our first external adapter for SSD drives for MacBooks, the connector was made so sloppy that you’d literally have to manually make sure it was aligned properly in the slot.
There was like half a millimeter of slop in the slot where if you inserted it incorrectly, everything would lose its magic smoke…
infeeeee@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
You seem to love spreading misinformation on the web. Why are you commenting 4 times if you are not familiar with the topic?
This is an m.2 connector. You have to secure it with a screw on the other side. It’s nearly impossible to mess it up.
Apple frequently uses proprietary connectors, I don’t know which one you are reffering to. I won’t guess because I’m not very familiar with all apple connectors.
You don’t have to comment on a topic if you are not familiar with. Please stop.