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M.2 2280 SSD heatsink bracket kit for Alienware M15 R5 R6 15.6 inch

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 2280 SSD Heatsink Bracket Kit for Alienware M15 R5 R6 15.6 Inch

SKU CH-RVVN-5YEWX

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD heatsink and mounting caddy kit for Alienware M15 R5 and R6 15.6-inch laptops

  • OEM-fit replacement matches Alienware M15 R5 R6 part numbers 26XY1 and MHKK8
  • Thermal heatsink shield lowers NVMe SSD temperature during gaming and heavy workloads
  • Secure mounting caddy prevents loose contact and avoids thermal throttling
  • Precise cutouts enable tool-free DIY installation in both M.2 2280 slots
  • Supports storage upgrade or second SSD expansion on 15.6-inch Alienware notebooks

Compatible Alienware M15 R5 R6 SSD Heatsink Kit

This SMUGDESK replacement kit includes a thermal heatsink shield and mounting caddy designed for Alienware M15 R5 and R6 15.6-inch gaming laptops. It matches official part numbers 26XY1 and MHKK8 for a precise fit. The kit supports M.2 2280 NVMe SSD installation in both Slot 1 and Slot 2. It is built for DIY storage upgrades or replacement of a failed original heatsink.

Suits Upgraders and Repairers; Not for Other Models

Laptop owners adding a second NVMe SSD or replacing a damaged thermal shield will find this kit fits the internal structure without modification. It secures the drive firmly to prevent loose contact during transport. Builders working on any other laptop series, including other Alienware sizes, cannot use this bracket. Buyers needing a heatsink for a desktop motherboard or a different M.2 form factor should look elsewhere.

Sustained Cooling for Heavy Workloads

The integrated thermal shield conducts heat away from the NVMe SSD during extended gaming, video editing and large file copying sessions. This reduces operating temperature to prevent thermal throttling when the drive runs at high speed for long periods. Consistent cooling helps maintain steady transfer rates and protects the storage drive from premature wear. The metal caddy keeps the SSD stable throughout prolonged operation.

Highlights

  • OEM-fit replacement matches Alienware M15 R5 R6 part numbers 26XY1 and MHKK8
  • Thermal heatsink shield lowers NVMe SSD temperature during gaming and heavy workloads
  • Secure mounting caddy prevents loose contact and avoids thermal throttling
  • Precise cutouts enable tool-free DIY installation in both M.2 2280 slots
  • Supports storage upgrade or second SSD expansion on 15.6-inch Alienware notebooks

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which Alienware laptop models accept the 26XY1 heatsink shield and MHKK8 caddy included in this kit?

The kit matches Dell part numbers 26XY1 and MHKK8, so it fits Alienware M15 R5 and M15 R6 15.6-inch gaming laptops.

Can I use this bracket in the second M.2 slot if I keep a PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive in the first slot?

Slot 2 only supports PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSDs, while Slot 1 handles Gen3 or Gen4, so a Gen4 drive must stay in Slot 1.

After installing the heatsink shield, how can I confirm the NVMe SSD is running at normal temperature?

Monitor the drive temperature in Windows Task Manager or a tool like HWInfo; a drop of several degrees under load shows the shield is dissipating heat correctly.

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