How can I use NVME SSD in my PC

caroljames972022

I am using a Dell Inspiration 15 laptop. Recently I purchased a new NVME drive. I don't know how can I install it on my PC because it looks like RAM and my old drive is an HDD. Does anyone know how can I install it on my PC?

Flinty997

What's the model no of the laptop

caroljames972022

These is the specs of my system I am not sure about the motherboard

The Continental Op

An Adapter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEYIMEI-NGFF-Adapter-Drives-Supports/dp/B083DPVCBP just and example Amazon has a load of others.

Edit> Seems I was wrong and that adapter won't even work with a NVME drive.

Alun

Send it back and get a SATA SSD drive instead.

ohnonotgmail

The inspiron 3542 doesn't support NVME.

https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Adding-M2-nvme-using-sata-adapter-on-inspiron-3542/td-p/7688670

That laptop is up to 8 years old. The upgrade options are not great and probably not worth it.

https://eu.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/inspiron-15-%283542%29

https://eu.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/inspiron-15-%283542%29

smuggler.ie

Good old Win7...

Flinty997

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822726#Comment_119822726

I'm struggling to find a NVME to 2.5" with decent reviews.

Might be best to return it and get a 2.5" SSD

caroljames972022

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822741#Comment_119822741

😪 Cannot I use NVME in my system?

caroljames972022

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119822726#Comment_119822726

Will I have to remove my HDD?

5uspect

There’s no point trying to adapt it to fit. Your machine isn’t compatible and you’ll see no benefit. An nvme drive requires an M.2 port. A cheap SATA drive (that will replace your HDD) will saturate the SATA port on that laptop. Return the nvme.