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Green PCB adapter board with gold M.2 edge connectors at each end

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD M.2 2230 to 2242 Extension Adapter NGFF B+M Key NVME M-Key

SKU CH-3Y1F-T3QD5

Extends a 2230 NVME or SATA SSD to fit a 2242 slot for ThinkPad X270, X280, T470, T480, L480 and T580 models

  • Extends a 2230 NVME drive to fit a 2242 slot
  • Extends a 2230 SATA NGFF drive to fit a 2242 slot
  • Keeps the original NVME or SATA protocol without conversion
  • Compatible with ThinkPad X270 X280 T470 T480 L480 T580 models
  • Bare PCB adapter supplied without an SSD included

What this adapter does

This LORDWORLD adapter extends a 2230 M.2 slot to accept a 2242 M.2 drive. It supports NVME-to-NVME or SATA-to-SATA extension without protocol conversion. The board carries no storage of its own.

Signal integrity under load

The adapter passes the native NVME or SATA signals through a short PCB trace. Because it adds no active components, sustained throughput matches the drive and host controller limits without extra latency or throttling.

Check your device first

Confirm the host slot is a 2230 M.2 socket with B+M keying and that the drive you plan to use is 2242 length with matching key. This adapter will not work if the slot is keyed differently or if you need to cross NVME and SATA protocols.

Highlights

  • Extends a 2230 NVME drive to fit a 2242 slot
  • Extends a 2230 SATA NGFF drive to fit a 2242 slot
  • Keeps the original NVME or SATA protocol without conversion
  • Compatible with ThinkPad X270 X280 T470 T480 L480 T580 models
  • Bare PCB adapter supplied without an SSD included

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Does the adapter draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when used continuously in a ThinkPad X270?

The LORDWORLD board is a passive PCB with no active components, so it adds no measurable power draw or heat beyond the SSD itself.

What must I already have to install this adapter in a ThinkPad T480?

You need a 2230 NVME or SATA NGFF SSD and an available M.2 2242 slot that matches the drive protocol.

Will a 2230 SATA drive from a ThinkPad L480 work in the 2242 slot of a newer laptop through this adapter?

Yes, the adapter passes SATA signals unchanged, so a 2230 SATA NGFF drive from an L480 will function in a 2242 SATA slot.

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