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Green circuit board with M.2 Key M and Key A+E slots connected by a flat ribbon cable

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD M.2 Key-M to Key A+E Adapter Card 2230/2280

SKU CH-KQBP-X2XA5

Converts a laptop's M.2 A+E slot to accept NVME SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 sizes

  • Adapt M-key NVMe drives to A+E slots for storage expansion
  • Supports 2230, 2240, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive lengths
  • Two PCB boards and one cable included for flexible installation
  • PCIe NVMe M-key only — incompatible with B/M-key SATA SSDs
  • Compatible with Windows 8, 10 and 11 operating systems

M.2 Key-M to A+E Adapter for NVMe SSDs

This adapter lets you install an M-key NVMe SSD into a laptop or board that only offers an A+E-key slot. It accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 length drives and works with Windows 8, 10 and 11.

Two-PCB Kit with Flexible Cable

The package includes two small circuit boards linked by a ribbon cable, so you can route the SSD away from the tight A+E socket. Only PCIe-based NVMe M-key drives are supported; B/M-key SATA SSDs will not function.

Check Your Slot and Drive Before Buying

Verify the host slot is a genuine A+E key with a single notch and that your SSD is an M-key NVMe module in one of the listed lengths. SATA M.2 drives and B-key devices are incompatible, and no other interface or form factor is supported.

Highlights

  • Adapt M-key NVMe drives to A+E slots for storage expansion
  • Supports 2230, 2240, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive lengths
  • Two PCB boards and one cable included for flexible installation
  • PCIe NVMe M-key only — incompatible with B/M-key SATA SSDs
  • Compatible with Windows 8, 10 and 11 operating systems

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the M.2 Key A+E slot carry PCIe or USB for the NVMe drive?

The Key A+E slot provides a PCIe lane for the NVMe SSD; USB lines on that connector are not used by this adapter.

What length M.2 Key M SSDs can the onboard slot accept?

The Key M slot on the board fits 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 NVMe drives.

How is the adapter powered and where do installers go wrong?

Power comes through the Key A+E socket; the common mistake is trying to use a B/M-key SATA SSD, which this adapter does not support.

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