NVMe SSD adapter installation instructions?
12-06-2019, 07:56 AM
There aren't any step-by-steps (good idea for an addition to the wiki,) yet, but installation is pretty easy. I'll do my best to help you:
Lay the PBP on its lid, and remove the 10 screws from the bottom case. (Be mindful of the plastic spacers between the case pieces, on the hinge-side corners. I put a small amount of super glue on mine to keep them from falling out upon next disassembly.)
If the hinge-side is away from you, you should see standoffs in the right hand corner, closest to you.
(If you know what length your SSD is, install the retaining washer to the board here.)
What I did was route the ribbon cable for the touchpad away from the standoff and started the top-most screw through the NVMe adapter board, and then hooked up the ribbon cable. (Currently, the ribbon cable does not line up between the two connecting points, but the cable can still be attached.)
After attaching the two ends of the ribbon cable, I positioned the NVMe board so I could start the remaining screws.
After starting all the screws, I went around the adapter board tightening them (like the method one would use tightening lug nuts on a car.)
You should notice warping in the ribbon cable shape as the adapter is tightened into place, there's a short video showing a working fold that can be used. Fold the bend of the ribbon cable away from the speaker, and place the bottom case back on. If you have some tape handy, it can help keep your fold in place while assembling.
(If you have your SSD, install it into the board.)
Put the bottom screws back on.
Here's an image that shows an NVMe adapter installed. Hopefully it helps clarify my terrible descriptions of placement.
![[Image: PBPL_S.jpg]](https://wiki.pine64.org/images/4/45/PBPL_S.jpg)
Lay the PBP on its lid, and remove the 10 screws from the bottom case. (Be mindful of the plastic spacers between the case pieces, on the hinge-side corners. I put a small amount of super glue on mine to keep them from falling out upon next disassembly.)
If the hinge-side is away from you, you should see standoffs in the right hand corner, closest to you.
(If you know what length your SSD is, install the retaining washer to the board here.)
What I did was route the ribbon cable for the touchpad away from the standoff and started the top-most screw through the NVMe adapter board, and then hooked up the ribbon cable. (Currently, the ribbon cable does not line up between the two connecting points, but the cable can still be attached.)
After attaching the two ends of the ribbon cable, I positioned the NVMe board so I could start the remaining screws.
After starting all the screws, I went around the adapter board tightening them (like the method one would use tightening lug nuts on a car.)
You should notice warping in the ribbon cable shape as the adapter is tightened into place, there's a short video showing a working fold that can be used. Fold the bend of the ribbon cable away from the speaker, and place the bottom case back on. If you have some tape handy, it can help keep your fold in place while assembling.
(If you have your SSD, install it into the board.)
Put the bottom screws back on.
Here's an image that shows an NVMe adapter installed. Hopefully it helps clarify my terrible descriptions of placement.
