Adding compatible SSD into seeed reComputer J1020

Adding SSD into will requires M.2 nvme into the reComputer J1020, this post is based on Memory Expansion | Seeed Studio Wiki

The documentation is a bit vague on the NVMe SSD to be used other than very basic instructions. However, in my attempt it is smooth.

The SSD that was chosen as the expansion storage is the Kingston NV2 PCIe NVMe M.2 500GB. The J1020 requires the SSD to be M key.

Kingston NV2 PCIe NVMe M.2 500GB, M key

First the board need to be unmounted from the enclosure.

The reComputer J1020m M.2 SSD adapter

Based on the board, it can only accept M.2 that is 2280.

After installing the M.2 2280 SSD into the board

Next boot up the reComputer J1020.

First boot up will be greeted with nVIDIA logo, then upon boot up, the reComputer J1020 will requires accept of user agreement before initializing the device for the first time.

After the boot up, sign in if needed. Check the “Disk” to verify SSD are installed and recognized.

If the SSD installation is successful, in the DISK the SSD will be displayed.

SSD installations are successful.

Proceed with the instructions to make the SSD as the primary boot device.

Summary, the SSD that is compatible is the M.2 2280 PCIe M key SSD that must not exceed 500GB.

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