Self-installing ssd on laptop (aftershock mx15)

[given]

Hi, im looking to install a SSD to my aftershock mx15 (currently no ssd, only hdd) , how to check what type of SSD to get? I see there are many different kind,

m.2 nvme
m.2 sata
sata
some put m.2 sata

Has any1 with this model added ssd before can advise? TIA

 

[royfrosty]

Not much info online. I suggest just open the laptop, you should be able to see the upgrade path.

 

[ckctam]

If it only has a hdd, then it mostly you need Sata ssd. Aka they are the one that looks like a hard drive. You can take a look and see if it has a nvme slot.

Hi, im looking to install a SSD to my aftershock mx15 (currently no ssd, only hdd) , how to check what type of SSD to get? I see there are many different kind,

m.2 nvme
m.2 sata
sata
some put m.2 sata

Has any1 with this model added ssd before can advise? TIA

 

[yusoffb01]

open the laptop and see what slots

 

[given]

ok ty guys .. will see if i can find some screw drivers to open and post picture..

 

[given]

Hi guys can advise this one can fit a nvme m.2 ssd or a non-nvme one ?

tyty

 

[jinlong0]

Hi guys can advise this one can fit a nvme m.2 ssd or a non-nvme one ?

tyty

better that you show what was the SSD that was installed..

 

[given]

better that you show what was the SSD that was installed..

i dont have a ssd. i want to install a ssd. just not sure can i get a nvme one

 

[ckctam]

It looks like a NVME but you have to make sure you have the right one. There are 2280 and diff numbers (the numbers = the lenght of the SSD).

You can replace your HDD with a SATA SSD as well.

 

[given]

It looks like a NVME but you have to make sure you have the right one. There are 2280 and diff numbers (the numbers = the lenght of the SSD).

You can replace your HDD with a SATA SSD as well.

wah jialat .. like that i get 1 that is shorter than the slot should be safe? i hope to keep the hdd as storage though

 

[tjrsasea]

wah jialat .. like that i get 1 that is shorter than the slot should be safe? i hope to keep the hdd as storage though

2280 is longest you can get it in. if you bought 2260 or 2242 i believe you can lock the ssd down using the different screw holes available on the board.

 

[ckctam]

2280 is longest you can get it in. if you bought 2260 or 2242 i believe you can lock the ssd down using the different screw holes available on the board.

The best bet is to find the optimum ssd that the slot is designed for.

Or you get a friend w a nvme ssd and see if it fits.

 

[ckctam]

Did some work for you.

Is this the same laptop as yours?
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1082620108535786&id=158349674296172

It is also mx15. Look up the ssd model and find out its specs.

 

[jinlong0]

why not just contact Aftershock for advise?

 

[xonix]

why not just contact Aftershock for advise?

This. Best advice I have seen in this thread thus far.

(^^)b

 

[given]

why not just contact Aftershock for advise?

sent them 8 emails over 2 weeks, no reply. call them always on hold if not cannot get thorugh

 

[ckctam]

If you have time, find a friend with a spare ssd nvme and see if it fits and recognizes as a drive

That's a safest fail proof way.

Sucks when they don't reply.

 

[cscs3]

Not much info online. I suggest just open the laptop, you should be able to see the upgrade path.

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/product-aftershock-mx-15-elite

Seem using M.2 SSD and not PCIe SSD (NVMe).

 

[jggfttm]

There should be a label with the model number at the bottom of the laptop.

15" 7th Generation
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 (N850HJ)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Pro (N850HP6)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Elite (N850HK1)

15" 8th Generation
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 (N850EJ)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Elite (N850EK)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Pro (N850EP6)

Then google for "clevo N850??" or search at crucial.com
eg:
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hj
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hp6
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hk1

Seem to be M.2/NGFF (2280)

 

[given]

There should be a label with the model number at the bottom of the laptop.

15" 7th Generation
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 (N850HJ)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Pro (N850HP6)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Elite (N850HK1)

15" 8th Generation
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 (N850EJ)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Elite (N850EK)
AFTERSHOCK MX-15 Pro (N850EP6)

Then google for "clevo N850??" or search at crucial.com
eg:
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hj
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hp6
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/clevo/n850hk1

Seem to be M.2/NGFF (2280)

omg tyvm ! so i googled m.2 ngff ssd, im alittle confused because the photo of the ssd slot i posted, there are only 2 section (not sure what is the term to use) , but the photo of the m.2 ngff ssd has 3. can it fit ? like the ssd on the top side got 1 additional notch