Submitted 1 day ago by kl0udbug@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
Are you sure you can? Did you look up the model number and check for manuals or docs?
It looks like it might be under the black plastic cover to the left of the RAM, or under where you have it placed in your picture. Then again, it could not be accessible from this side of the main board, and you might have to look under the keyboard.
Manual would be better than guessing though.
It’s an Intel whitebook, can’t find much in the way of disassembly videos or docs. You definitely can though
What makes you so confident?
Googled “intel whitebook” and this is the first link https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/laptops/whitebook/Intel-Whitebook-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf
It suggests there are two M.2 slots under where you are holding your drive.
Under the right fan. Although, it looks like there is already s card there.
I believe that’s the Wireless card
Yeah and it wouldnt work probably
As someone else has said; important to check the model number for the offical guide but if its a LAPQC71 (A, B, C or D) then this covers it: manualmachine.com/intel/…/8104213-user-manual/
The slots look to be hidden behind your hand in your photo.
The guide says its made for an 80 mm NVME (i.e. 2280). You look to be holding a 42mm (2242) or 60mm (2260) which is too short. There could be screw holes there that aren’t documented but if not you’d have to get an adaptor to extend the length of the NVME to fit. Far better would be to get a drive the right length.
NVME 2242, 2260 and 2280 are all the same in terms of the connection, the only difference is the board length. The longer ones can potentially fit more memory on them so are “better” (good in full desktops for example where there is plenty of space) while the 2242 are designed to fit into smaller spaces like laptops or miniPCs. This laptop seems to be supporting the longer slots which is actually good but unfortunately it may mean your card is not going to be big enough.
It’s always worth reading the manual before upgrade components as it will tell you exactly what slots are available and what standards are supported. There are 2 NVME slots - 1 is NVME only, the other can support NVME and SATA.
Have a look under these two black paperlike sheets right in the middle, where the RAM probably sits. Maybe there’s room for more.
felbane@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You’re blocking where they go. There are two slots right next to the sticker with the model number.
kl0udbug@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Aha, was able to install my drive, thank you!