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Anyone know if this SSD will work in my CF-54A2900CM??? I don't know if this Toughbook can handle the PCIe or if it needs a SATA M.2???

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SM951-Int ... ng+951+128


SATA Option: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-2 ... amsung+850

The slot (Pic attached) has only a SINGLE cut out but the Panasonic part number of the OEM M.2 is the 2 slot cut out kind.

I know LEN operates thessdreview.com so I'll sign up there if no one knows but I figured I'd start here

This is a photo of the factory one.

here is another pic

PCB of an M.2 module provides a 75-position edge connector; depending on the type of module, certain pin positions are removed to present one or more keying notches. Host-side M.2 connectors (sockets) may populate one or more mating key positions, determining the type of modules accepted by the host; as of April 2014, host-side connectors are available with only one mating key position populated (either B or M). Furthermore, M.2 sockets keyed to support SATA or two PCI Express lanes (PCIe ×2) are referred to as "socket 2 configuration" or "socket 2", while the sockets keyed for four PCI Express lanes (PCIe ×4) are referred to as "socket 3 configuration" or "socket 3".

For example, M.2 modules with two notches in B and M positions use up to two PCI Express lanes and provide broader compatibility at the same time, while the M.2 modules with only one notch in the M position use up to four PCI Express lanes; both examples also support SATA storage devices. Similar keying applies to M.2 modules that utilize provided USB 3.0 connectivity

This article explains it all very well

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/ ... -next-ssd/

That's VERY helpful Shawn! I'm new to this!

Here is what I ordered and of course it's coming at the end of the day via slow UPS... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VEL ... ge_o00_s00

I'll give it a shot tomorrow and if it doesn't work I'll just return it and get this one: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-3 ... g++850+m.2 - This I KNOW will work

Thanks!

The PCIe one didn't work!

Returning now and buying a MZ-N5E500BW from here instead: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGI ... 1_1&sr=8-1

Thanks!

Can't you just get the same one Panasonic uses?
Is there any advantage to getting a different brand?

Besides the fact that Panasonic charges me like $350 for an $89 drive, the Samsung 850's are better than what Panasonic uses

No I meant get the Toshiba model that Panasonic uses. Get it on the open market, not through Panasonic.

My photos show 90% of the model number. I figure it would be easy to figure it out.

this is a good guess
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-THNSNJ256 ... SNJ256G8NU