SGTKJSJS M.2 Screw Kit,NVMe Screw m.2 SSD Mounting Kit

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These are some tips to make it work (temporarily), but I don’t recommend doing them if at all possible, and if you do, make sure that you don’t just leave it like that. Each screw size is described using two numbers – the ‘M’ number and a number indicating the length of the shank, in mm, so M2 screw dimensions of M2 x8, are 8mm long, measured under the screw head.

M.2 Drives don’t really need to be screwed down flat onto the motherboard, they temporarily (!) work perfectly fine just hovering at an angle of 30°.

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If you’re handy at all in any way, you most likely have an assortment of screws you’ve collected over the years. So there’s a non-zero chance that there might be a screw that could fit an M.2 standoff in your collection. Now, sometimes, we just have to wing it and find a way to make it work. You’re missing that M.2 screw but you still want to finish setting up your PC now, and not in 3 days when the new screw arrives, right? M.2 storage devices are classified numerically based on performance. The higher the Class, the faster the overall performance:

If you just want to make sure the drive stays where you put it and want something that’s lowkey. This is an option.M.2 screws, a relatively new addition to the menagerie of things that you have to screw into your motherboard. Yes, this is a possibility, but one that should be done with utmost care, if you don’t want to loose your data or fry you parts mid-session. M2 screws are available in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, brass, nylon, aluminium and titanium as well as exotic materials including Duplex, Super Duplex and Inconel.

Some motherboards don’t have standoffs. Some do, and you need to install them. Some come with them pre-installed. And so on.Get some actual M.2 screws and do it right. But in the meantime… Look for Old Small Screws in Your Home This is certainly not recommended for any serious or long-term use, but can be done for short sessions of data copying or if your screw is arriving the next day. FAQ Do You Need a Standoff for M.2 SSDs? So give it a search and see if you can find something. You probably won’t find something perfect, but even a close enough fit is fine.