Changing SSD to NVMe Dell Latitude

[Brickwizard]

Hi folks,
I don't know if any of you can help, but here goes,
I have acquired a Dell Latitude 5490, with a 2.5 inch SSD, If possible I would like to install one of my spare M2 2280 NVMe's
My problem is, I have read all I can find on the Del site , and watched
umpteen YouTube vids,

I am now confused, I was expecting to just pull the SSD and the
socket converter, and whack in one of my spare 2280 NVMe's, but I have
seen so much conflicting information, I hope someone can clear things up,
some say I need a carrier/caddy, some say I need a clip, some say I need
a heat sink, some say I need a bracket, no 2 seem to agree,
so can it be done and what do I need
I look forward to a definitive response
thanks
Brickwizard

 

[Brickwizard]

No response, Never mind I have found that it is possible, but getting hold of the parts for the Dell was like trying to milk a wooden goat. I was given a list of what I need, so off I went, e-bay uk, no, dell uk no, dell authorised dealers, no, I found one Chinese site willing to send to the UK, ordered and despatched the same day tracking shows its on the way but will take about 10 days the NVME I have, so I ordered an NVMe USB3-A to USB-C caddy , this will make cloning the current ssd an easy job.
I will report back in a couple of weeks when I hopefully have it all fixed up

 

[theupsstorelosan]

I have acquired a Dell Latitude 5490 with a 2.5-inch SSD, and I'd like to install one of my spare M.2 2280 NVMe drives. I've read through Dell's site and watched numerous YouTube videos, but I'm still confused. Some sources say I need a carrier/caddy, others mention a clip, some suggest a heat sink, and others a bracket. Can someone please clarify what I need to complete this upgrade?

 

[Brickwizard]

I will report back in a couple of weeks when I hopefully have it all fixed up

Ok so all has been up and running for 2 weeks no problems, the kit that came from China had bits for use [mix n' match] for several dells, all I needed in the end was the rear support bracket and screws, there are no fixings for the Cady and its running cool enough without additional cooling, just be careful to fit it the right way and do not over tighten it, 2 short screws for fixing bracket, 1 longer screw for holding down the 2280 stick If I had known I only needed the bracket it would have saved pounds.. this was all I needed out of the pack

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[Cnyy0]

Dell Latitude 5490 has an M.2 slot that supports NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs. However, it's important to check the specific M.2 slot interface supported by your laptop to ensure that an NVMe SSD will be compatible.

• M.2 Slot Type: The Latitude 5490's M.2 slot supports PCIe NVMe drives (not just SATA-based M.2 SSDs). So, you can install a faster NVMe SSD if you want to upgrade from the 2.5-inch SATA SSD to an M.2 NVMe SSD.

 

[Brickwizard]

C00 look an AI post.. READ MY POST I have done it it took me 15 minutes.

the only thing to remember is the PCIe is only class 3, the NVMe connector is therefore class3 x 4 lanes, so dont waste tour cash on a class 4 one.

 

[Mark Fuller]

Just curious, what was the reason you decided to change hard drives, more storage space or whatever and what was the cost of the procurement of the parts to make the change as opposed to just buying a new ssd of the same type with greater capacity.

 

[Brickwizard]

what was the reason you decided to change hard drives

The SSD was a Dell OEM SATA 3, max read speed 530 max write speed 500
This NVMe is class 3-4, and has a max read speed of 2200 and write speed 1400 [it is a mid-range model, there are faster ones much more expensive]
I kept the same size drive
the NVMe new was under £25 [sale price]
the multi bracket set was £5
a new SSD of a similar spec to the OEM £20
If you plan to change your drive type, be very careful and check the manufacturer's full spec.
in a laptop you will need an M2 slot but be very careful not all m2 slots are NVMe
not all laptops are NVMe compatible
some laptops have room and connections for both
If you wish to upgrade an old desktop then you will need a spare PCIe 16 slot, and a PCIe to NVMe adaptor card [around £10]
If your PCIe Bus and or SATA are class 3 do not waste your money on a class 4 drive as it will still only run at class 3 speeds

I changed for faster boot time, and faster loading of Apps [programs to Windows users]

I am not a gamer [I have a life and better things to do with my time] but many new gaming laptops come with dual drives an NVMe for the OS & apps/ programs and an SSD for storage

 

[HudsonWebb]

Thank you so much for the info.