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Flat ribbon cable linking a small A+E key male plug to a larger M key female socket with two green circuit boards at the ends

Fervit

Fervit 2230 NGFF A+E-Key Male to NVME M-Key Female Extension Cable

SKU CH-Z2GV-1R4MG

Connects an NVME M-key SSD to a laptop A+E-key slot, supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths

  • Connect NVMe SSDs to Wi-Fi slots
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 cards
  • Works with Windows 10 and 11 systems
  • Two PCBAs plus cable for flexible routing
  • PCIe NVMe only — not for SATA drives

2230 NGFF A+E-Key to NVME M-Key Adapter

This cable connects an NVME M-key SSD to a laptop mainboard slot wired for A+E-key wireless modules. It supports M.2 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. The kit includes two PCBAs and a flexible cable for internal routing. It is designed for builders adding storage where no native M-key slot exists.

Upgrade from missing M-key slot

The adapter replaces the absent M-key connector by repurposing an existing A+E-key interface. The jump is worth it when the laptop only exposes a wireless-card slot but the user needs PCI-E NVME storage. It cannot work with B/M-key SATA SSDs, so buyers needing SATA protocol support must look elsewhere.

Installation notes

Installation requires seating the male A+E-key end into the mainboard and the female M-key end onto the SSD. The flexible cable allows placement in tight chassis areas. Common issues include mechanical interference with nearby components and signal instability if the cable is bent sharply or exceeds the short length provided.

Highlights

  • Connect NVMe SSDs to Wi-Fi slots
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 cards
  • Works with Windows 10 and 11 systems
  • Two PCBAs plus cable for flexible routing
  • PCIe NVMe only — not for SATA drives

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 2230 A+E-key male connector fit my laptop's Wi-Fi slot?

The male end matches a standard M.2 2230 A+E-key slot used for wireless modules, so it fits that exact notch position.

How do I install the cable without damaging the M-key SSD?

Insert the NVMe M-key SSD into the female end first, then plug the male A+E-key end into the mainboard slot; reversing the order stresses the connector.

Can I keep using this adapter if I upgrade to a 2280 NVMe drive later?

Yes, the female M-key connector accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 length NVMe SSDs, so a longer drive fits without a new cable.

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