Can my laptop support PCIE NVME m.2 SSD? (Dell Inspiron 7573)

[aparikh]

I am planning to replace my HDD with a new SSD. Confused if i should i go for the regular 'SSD' or 'PCIE NVME m.2 SSD'? I dont know if my laptop supports PCIE NVME m.2 SSD and if it does, is there a slot free on the motherboard?

I have attached the hwinfo report for your reference.

All help will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Martin]

Such information cannot be reliably determined via software. You should check your notebook manual, specifications, or best would be to open it and inspect.

 

[Dalai]

Well, according to the Setup and Specifications > Ports and Connectors, the whole 7000 series supports one M.2 slot for SSD (see page 19, table 8). But to be absolutely sure, you should indeed take a look at the manual and/or open up the device.

Regards
Dalai

 

[aparikh]

Thanks for the responses. I opened up the laptop, i have attached two photos for your reference. Looks like it can support M.2 M-key. Can anyone please confirm?

 

[Dalai]

Yup, looks like it. It seems to support the typical three lengths of 30, 42 and 80mm, i.e. M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280, the latter being the most common of available drives.

Regards
Dalai