Installing a second M.2 SSD to MSI Katana 17/15 B13/B12
So a few weeks ago I made post asking if anyone has used the second M.2 slot on their MSI Katana 17 B13 laptops. I have finally managed to install my SSD and I thought I'd write my experience here since I haven't seen anyone else do it.
I had learned that in order to securely install an SSD to the second M.2 slot we need an additional hardware. Someone in that post pointed out that the USA website recommends users to contact customer service to get that hardware. So I did call the customer service in my country and after 16 days of calling and emailing they have mailed me piece totally free of charge (including the shipping).
The piece itself is just a metal bar with two screws to hold it in place. You can probably 3D print something that will do the same job. Here is a teardown guide that helped me.
As far as I can tell Katana 17 B13 Katana 17 B12, Katana 15 B12 and Katana 15 B13 all need the same piece. This piece really should have came out of the box but I hope you'll be able to get it from your local MSI service. If you haven't bought these laptops but thinking about buying one of them and then installing a second SSD keep in mind that you will need to talk to your local MSI service to get that piece in order to securely use that second M.2 slot.
So a few weeks ago I made post asking if anyone has used the second M.2 slot on their MSI Katana 17 B13 laptops. I have finally managed to install my SSD and I thought I'd write my experience here since I haven't seen anyone else do it.
I had learned that in order to securely install an SSD to the second M.2 slot we need an additional hardware. Someone in that post pointed out that the USA website recommends users to contact customer service to get that hardware. So I did call the customer service in my country and after 16 days of calling and emailing they have mailed me piece totally free of charge (including the shipping).
The piece itself is just a metal bar with two screws to hold it in place. You can probably 3D print something that will do the same job. Here is a teardown guide that helped me.
As far as I can tell Katana 17 B13 Katana 17 B12, Katana 15 B12 and Katana 15 B13 all need the same piece. This piece really should have came out of the box but I hope you'll be able to get it from your local MSI service. If you haven't bought these laptops but thinking about buying one of them and then installing a second SSD keep in mind that you will need to talk to your local MSI service to get that piece in order to securely use that second M.2 slot.