Question Is this SSD compatible with my laptop?

[TheFlash1300]

This is the information about the SSD I use currently:

https://imgur.com/a4iO35C

View: https://imgur.com/a4iO35C


This is the information from Speccy:

WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-256G-1014 (SSD)
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Interface/Connector: SATA 1.5 Gb/s with 22-pin SATA connector
Interface: Unknown
Capacity: 238 GB
Real size: 256,060,514,304 bytes
RAID Type: None

This is the information about the new SSD I want to buy: Solid State Drive (SSD) ADATA FALCON, 512GB, M.2
Here is its information:

Form factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe
Size: 22 x 80 x 2.9 or 22 x 80 x 2.15
Type: 3D NLC NAND

So, what do you think? I don't know what specifications I have to look for and compare.
Based on the information I provided, can you tell if the new SSD is compatible with the laptop?

Also, can you tell me what specifications exactly I have to look for when I want to buy a new PC but i dont know if it's compatible?

 

[Ralston18]

Clarify: the objective/requirement is to replace the laptop's SSD - correct?

What laptop do you have?

Make, model, etc.?

Start by going to the laptop's manufacturer's website and looking up supported hardware and corresponding hardware configuration settings.

For the most part, I would expect that any given standard SSD would work if properly installed in the laptop.

Likewise for the same SSD to be installed in a desktop.

My suggestion is to simply read the new SSD;'s installation guide/manual.

Pay careful attention to the installation details and fine print / caveats.

Install the new SDD and do a clean Windows install.

As for buying another PC:

"Also, can you tell me what specifications exactly I have to look for when I want to buy a new PC but i dont know if it's compatible?"

Compatible with what: the current laptop's SSD?

More details needed.

 

[USAFRet]

Bit confusing on the info you posted.

The WD SN520 is a NVMe device.
https://www.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/cl-sn520-nvme-ssd#SDAPNUW-128G-1022

However, "Interface/Connector: SATA 1.5 Gb/s with 22-pin SATA connector" would indicate a SATA drive.


Please verify, by eyeball, the exact drive and type that is in it now.
Yes...open the laptop up and actually LOOK at it.

 

[TheFlash1300]

Clarify: the objective/requirement is to replace the laptop's SSD - correct?

What laptop do you have?

Make, model, etc.?

Start by going to the laptop's manufacturer's website and looking up supported hardware and corresponding hardware configuration settings.

For the most part, I would expect that any given standard SSD would work if properly installed in the laptop.

Likewise for the same SSD to be installed in a desktop.

My suggestion is to simply read the new SSD;'s installation guide/manual.

Pay careful attention to the installation details and fine print / caveats.

Install the new SDD and do a clean Windows install.

As for buying another PC:

"Also, can you tell me what specifications exactly I have to look for when I want to buy a new PC but i dont know if it's compatible?"

Compatible with what: the current laptop's SSD?

More details needed.

The laptop is Acer Aspire A315-22

Bit confusing on the info you posted.

The WD SN520 is a NVMe device.
https://www.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/cl-sn520-nvme-ssd#SDAPNUW-128G-1022

However, "Interface/Connector: SATA 1.5 Gb/s with 22-pin SATA connector" would indicate a SATA drive.


Please verify, by eyeball, the exact drive and type that is in it now.
Yes...open the laptop up and actually LOOK at it.

So, NVMe can't work with SATA?

Here is more information: https://pastebin.com/Ew9nW7Ez
On the link above, you will find a copy of all the information provided by Speccy about the motherboard.

Here is everything about the storage device: https://pastebin.com/dxatteTu

So, is this information enough? If not, tell me what else do I have to explain.

 

[CountMike]

The laptop is Acer Aspire A315-22


So, NVMe can't work with SATA?

Here is more information: https://pastebin.com/Ew9nW7Ez
On the link above, you will find a copy of all the information provided by Speccy about the motherboard.

Here is everything about the storage device: https://pastebin.com/dxatteTu

So, is this information enough? If not, tell me what else do I have to explain.

NVMe is a protocol for SSDs using PCIe x4 interface, They are usually made ti fit in M.2 or PCIe (at least x4 slot)
Sata 2.5" SSDs have same interface as HDDs but on some laptops and portable devices there could be a mini SATA slot, same thing but smaller and finer pins.
SATA is also just a protocol and could alo be implemented to work in M.2 slot.
According to specs from second picture, HDD is SATA 1, 1.5 Gb/s so I must believe so is SATA controller and most new(ish) SSDs are SATA 3 so you may have problems (other than speed) with them.
You can try but I don't think it's a viable option,

 

[Bob.B]

The laptop is Acer Aspire A315-22


So, NVMe can't work with SATA?

Here is more information: https://pastebin.com/Ew9nW7Ez
On the link above, you will find a copy of all the information provided by Speccy about the motherboard.

Here is everything about the storage device: https://pastebin.com/dxatteTu

So, is this information enough? If not, tell me what else do I have to explain.

Based on this your ssd is pcie size 2280.

https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-aspire-3-a315-22/

The ssd you showed above should work.