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A flat flexible ribbon cable with a small male connector on one end and a larger female M.2 slot on the other

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 2230 A+EKey Male to NVMe MKey Female Extension Cable

SKU CH-G3YD-ZF8MH

Converts a 2230 A+EKey WiFi slot into an NVMe MKey port for 2280 SSD upgrades

  • Converts 2230 A+EKey WiFi slot to NVMe MKey for high-speed storage expansion
  • Supports full-size 2280 NVMe SSDs to maximise laptop storage capacity
  • Flexible cable design fits tight internal spaces in compact laptop chassis
  • Stable signal transmission with no speed loss for reliable NVMe performance
  • Plug-and-play installation for straightforward notebook DIY storage upgrade

Laptop WiFi Slot to NVMe Adapter

This adapter converts a 2230 A+EKey wireless slot into an MKey NVMe interface, allowing a full-size 2280 SSD to be installed in a laptop. The flexible cable routes around tight chassis constraints while maintaining signal integrity. It is a plug-and-play solution for notebook storage expansion without soldering.

Suits Single-Slot Laptops Needing More Storage

Ideal for owners of slim notebooks that lack a dedicated NVMe slot but have an unused WiFi card position. The flexible cable makes installation practical in cramped cases where a rigid riser would not fit. Not for laptops where the 2230 slot is already occupied by a required wireless card or where the BIOS blocks non-WiFi devices. Builders needing dual NVMe drives should look at a different solution.

2230 A+EKey to MKey NVMe Conversion

The cable repurposes the 2230 A+EKey interface to accept a 2280 MKey NVMe SSD, which is the single specification determining compatibility. Your laptop must expose a 2230 A+EKey slot electrically wired for PCIe and the firmware must allow booting from that port. Without both conditions met, the SSD will not be detected or usable.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2230 A+EKey slot for this adapter to work?

Yes, the cable plugs into a 2230 A+EKey wireless slot on the motherboard to create an NVMe MKey connection.

Will a full-size 2280 NVMe SSD fit and function properly with this extension cable?

The adapter supports full-size 2280 MKey NVMe SSDs and maintains stable signal transmission with no speed loss.

How can I verify the NVMe SSD is running at full speed after installing it with this cable?

Check the drive's reported link speed in your system BIOS or OS storage utility to confirm it matches the SSD's rated NVMe performance.

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