How Can I Connect My M.2 SSD Without a Spacer Hole in My Case?

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Asked By TechWhiz42 On

I just got a new computer case, but I noticed it doesn't have a hole for the SSD spacer to screw into. Is there a bolt I can buy to help secure it, or maybe another way to attach the SSD board?

5 Answers

Answered By AdhesiveAce On

If all else fails, you could use gaffer tape or any strong sticky tape. Just keep in mind to allow for heat dissipation!

Answered By HardwareHacker76 On

Just a reminder: the M.2 SSD connects to the motherboard, not directly to the case. The spacer needs to be secured somehow, though. Some motherboards only provide a hole for the spacer, which complicates things a bit.

TechWhiz42 -

Exactly, the M.2 itself doesn’t need to connect to the case, but you’ve got to secure that spacer somehow!

Answered By FixItSam On

I had the same issue! I used two spacers to attach the SSD to the motherboard and a third to keep it steady. A bit of a makeshift solution, but it does the job.

Answered By GadgetGuru123 On

You can order a set of spacers and screws from places like Amazon or eBay. I did that last month, and it worked perfectly for me!

Innovator99 -

That sounds convenient! I've got those spacers too, but I think a 3D printed sled with a screw hole on the bottom would make it even easier to install. Someone should really make that!

Answered By SnapShot99 On

Do you have a picture of the setup? I managed to use three spacers to hold my SSD in place. You only need one screw and two spacers, and it worked out fine. It's a bit of a clunky solution, but hey, the old pin connectors are still a thing since the '80s!

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