How could i know, whether my laptop's optical disk drive bay can support a SATA III M.2 SSD?

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I'm planning to install a SATA III M.2 SSD on my optical disk drive bay, but before i do that, i want to know, if my device's storage interface can handle a SSD and it's compatibility specifications etc.
So that it can be worth installing a SATA III M.2 SSD and getting most out of it.

My device is a HP Notebook - 15q-by002ax.

I'll appreciate any help i get
Thanks for considering :)
 
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It's a SATA 3 PORT ( linking the optical drive bay to the laptop motherboard) so you'll be getting your M.2 SATA 3 SSD working at it's rated speeds (granting your M.2 port within the ODD bay adapter supports SATA 3 as well). You could confirm that by downloading and installing AIDA64 software trial version.
 
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Question from ssduser : "How could i know whether, my laptop's optical disk drive bay can support a SATA III M.2 SSD?"



I looked at the HP specs for that machine and no where do I see them mention an M2 socket. Are you sure there is one?
 
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He'll be using an optical to Hard Drive bay adapter for his M.2 SSD which itself is hooked to M.2 to sata board - port, so 2 layers of adapters both have to be sata 3 compliant to achieve the desired performance.
 
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Do you have an M.2 SATAIII drive currently? If not, you're probably overly complicating the matter.

You'd need an M.2 to SATA adapter, and then will likely need a caddy to replace the ODD to house it in.

A SATAIII 2.5" drive + a caddy to house it would be an easier route all-round.

You'll need to confirm the dimensions of the ODD currently installed - then find a caddy.
Soemthing like this would be a starting point, but they do come thinner etc, which may be required
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAFN370K2695
 
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There are odd caddys for m.2 sata drives also.
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Wasn't aware of these, good catch.

Realistically, that specific caddy is $42, plus the fact an M.2 SATA drive usually have a ~$10 premium vs it's 2.5" equivalent.

That's near +$50 overall just to have an M.2 vs the no performance gain over a 2.5" drive, it's not really economical or worthwhile.
 
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A SATAIII 2.5" drive + a caddy to house it would be an easier route all-round
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@barty1884 I'll be taking this laptop to hp service center, if I don't find a m.2 socket in it. I'll replace and buy a SSD(this time normal not m.2) and join it with caddy and try to install it, instead of buying another adapter.
M.2 SSD's are expensive than normal SSD's and buying an adapter for to work will be another expense, It'll be smart to directly buy a normal SSD and add it to odd caddy. (Only if mine laptop lacks an dedicated m.2 slot)
 
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Unfortunately your laptop does not have a storage compatible M.2 expansion port (except from the wifi card M.2 differently keyed)
M.2 SATA SSDs are as cheap as regular 2.5 SSD (give and take few dollars difference) and sometimes even cheaper (although they would run a little on the hot side because of their compact size) because not sought after at the moment as 2.5 SSD (broader compatibility and run cooler = best choice for this case) or PCIe NVME because no one would want to waste their PCIe 3.0X4 by using SATA route when compatible, (except for taking advantage of the extra slot for bandwidth consideration to avoid affecting other sata ports usability when using PCIe 3x4, or when limited by M.2 form factor compatibility like 2260 very expensive in NVMe PCIe 3x4 if you're lucky enough to find one, and very cheap in Sata M.2 (couple months ago I had to get a transcend 200GB M.2 2260 sata for an MSI micro ATX board =75 $ missing -the just recently becoming available- NVMe lenght extension kit on ebay 2242 to 2260 to 2280)
 
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I;ve yet to see a SATA-based M.2 SSD be quite as cheap as a 2.5" form factor, generally speaking.
Right now, the cheapest 120GB is ~$33 vs $45 for an M.2
240(ish)GB is $60 vs $73
500(ish)GB is $100 vs $120

Occassionally, you will find the same product line for very similar money.
Right now, the WD Blue's are $119.14 for the M.2 vs $119.89 for the 2.5"
 
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M.2 SATA SSDs are as cheap as regular 2.5 SSD (give and take few dollars difference) and sometimes even cheaper (although they would run a little on the hot side because of their compact size)
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You failed to get the point, who will add the cost of extra layer of m.2 to 2.5'' form factor converter than?(It's foolish) Let's be specific to this case, we're discussing about m.2 inside an ODD bay(and not about the money) :) Shall we?
 
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You switched your interest from checking compatibility to revising initial choice= GOOD
You accepted one user discussing repetitively COST worthiness of your initial choice = Money expenses = GREAT SO FAR
Then you jump-quoted - out of context- my answer to user about hardware pricing as not pertinent:ouch::??::pt1cable:NOT SO NICE!


Instead of showing appreciation for the prompt help, our time and our natural - with no " a priori " - propensity to sharing generously and politely our everyday laboriously accumulated experience and humble knowledge,you're commenting with "failure" our interventions? Placing yourself in the comfortable position of evaluating and failing users that are just trying casually to help and learn is really shameful, borderline disrespectful and inappropriate even in case of an actual mistake (which is by the way not the case, if you follow the course of the discussion above and read again your original question, you'll notice that your issue was resolved- at least partially- in my first intervention -within 10 minutes of your inquiry-, but subject got expanded to a larger discussion involving cost worthiness and pertinence of your initial choice), it really is just a renewed opportunity to research and learn from each other, so please let's keep it pleasant and respectful.
 
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