11-12-2019, 08:39 PM
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UPDATE :
I received my NVMe adapter back in mid-October, but as of today November 12, 2019 I have not yet received any update parts ...
I did receive my PBPro on November 08, 2019.
I did do an inspection of the inside to check for loose parts before starting my laptop for the first time.
The PBP is pretty tight spaced inside as it is very thin, From reading other posts it seems the 'mounting post/nut' that actually holds the NVMe module to the adapter board is what hits and pushes up on the touch pad.
One person reported he simply taped his module to the adapter instead of using that post/nut to eliminate that conflict.
I have considered a similar idea, using a thin metal band to wrap around the adapter and NVMe module.
I have also considered trimming the adapter board a bit for some extra clearance in the track pad area.
It does appear to me that there could also be some space problems if the NVMe module is a thicker one, such as with heat sinks on it.
( or double sided compared to single sided)
Currently I am content to get familiar with my new PBP, and wait for the modified parts kit,
it does seem like the original cable was a bit short even if there had not been any clearance problems..?
THERE is also the software considerations, it appears the NVMe/SSD was only planned to be a 'storage' addition, I think Most of us assumed it would be a better and quicker boot device.. (?) There has been some limited success at a 'work-around' to get it into the boot process.....
Personally I hope to see a solution of something more direct, perhaps being able to flash the un-used SPI to facilitate booting directly from the NVMe... (?)
UPDATE :
I received my NVMe adapter back in mid-October, but as of today November 12, 2019 I have not yet received any update parts ...
I did receive my PBPro on November 08, 2019.
I did do an inspection of the inside to check for loose parts before starting my laptop for the first time.
The PBP is pretty tight spaced inside as it is very thin, From reading other posts it seems the 'mounting post/nut' that actually holds the NVMe module to the adapter board is what hits and pushes up on the touch pad.
One person reported he simply taped his module to the adapter instead of using that post/nut to eliminate that conflict.
I have considered a similar idea, using a thin metal band to wrap around the adapter and NVMe module.
I have also considered trimming the adapter board a bit for some extra clearance in the track pad area.
It does appear to me that there could also be some space problems if the NVMe module is a thicker one, such as with heat sinks on it.
( or double sided compared to single sided)
Currently I am content to get familiar with my new PBP, and wait for the modified parts kit,
it does seem like the original cable was a bit short even if there had not been any clearance problems..?
THERE is also the software considerations, it appears the NVMe/SSD was only planned to be a 'storage' addition, I think Most of us assumed it would be a better and quicker boot device.. (?) There has been some limited success at a 'work-around' to get it into the boot process.....
Personally I hope to see a solution of something more direct, perhaps being able to flash the un-used SPI to facilitate booting directly from the NVMe... (?)
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