I assume that this would work with a laptop as well. I'd like to install it into my Dell G16 laptop. null

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Me again (original poster).

I decided to remove the heat sink. I had to use a hair dryer to get it off of the SSD. I would not recommend disassembling this. It voids the warranty and these SSDs run very hot without the heat sink. I was lucky that I didn’t damage the SSDs when removing the heat sink. I bought a very slim profile COPPER heat sink that is 1 mm high along with a heatsink adhesive pad. I hope to install it next week. These SSDs are very high quality. I decided to do this but would NOT recommend buying this for a laptop. Desktop or PS5, absolutely.  Just don’t buy this for a laptop. I got lucky that it worked out for me.

AlfredB · Answer

Yes as long as you have that port and a spot to put it.

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Well, I talked to Seagate Tech Service earlier today. They said that my issue with having the laptop not being able to close WILL cause problems over time. They said that I might run into overheating, but that the SSD and the computer could be damaged over time, especially if the computer gets bumped too hard. I'm going to look into returning this, if possible. The other option is that I might just keep these and save them for when I eventually get a desktop.

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Not the best advice. Well, I purchased two and installed them both into my G16. These SSDs are so massive that I could barely close the laptop shell after installing them. In fact, I couldn’t completely close the bottom panel of laptop shell. I have a slight gap. It won’t completely click in and close in that section of the laptop
Base. There is a slight gap along the perimeter of the laptop base close to where the SDDs are installed. I have some concerns about this. I’m not sure if this is going to cause overheating issues or other problems. I’ll keep an eye on it and report on it. I’m at a hotel with a very slow connection and couldn’t download my games. When I do, I’ll see if there are any issues. I should know more by this weekend.

Russianquin · Answer

Yes

“I assume that this would work with a laptop as well. I'd like to install it into my Dell G16 laptop.”

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