Western Digital 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD – Refurbished

Description

The Western Digital 256 GB NVMe SSD is a high-performance storage medium, designed to offer exceptional fluidity to professional computer systems. From market-leading ranges (SN or PC SN series for OEM), this refurbished drive is the ideal solution for replacing original storage units or for accelerating a laptop throttled by a mechanical hard drive or a SATA SSD. It meets the needs of businesses looking to extend the lifespan of their IT fleets with industrial-grade components.

Technologically, this module utilises 3D NAND memory developed in collaboration with SanDisk, offering increased storage density and particularly well-managed power consumption. Thanks to the PCIe Gen3 x4 bus, this SSD eliminates transfer latencies and allows for near-instantaneous booting of operating systems (Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux). The thermal management optimised by Western Digital ensures performance is maintained even during prolonged workloads, thus avoiding automatic speed throttling (thermal throttling).

Each Western Digital SSD refurbished by our services undergoes a battery of rigorous tests. The process includes an exhaustive health check via S.M.A.R.T. attributes, guaranteeing a minimal wear rate and operational reliability in line with manufacturer standards. The M.2 2280 form factor ensures universal integration into the majority of modern laptop and desktop chassis.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer reference: Western Digital SN520 / SN530 / PC SN series
• Technology / Material: WD 3D NAND Flash (TLC)
• Compatibility: Universal (M.2 M-Key port compatible with NVMe PCIe)
• Dimensions: 22 mm x 80 mm (Standard 2280)
• Weight: ~7.5 grams
• Power Supply / Standards: 3.3V / NVMe 1.4 / PCIe Gen3 x4
• Performance: Read up to 2400 MB/s | Write up to 1450 MB/s

Workshop Advice & Usage

To maximise the performance of this Western Digital SSD, we recommend installing the "Western Digital Dashboard" software, which allows you to monitor temperature in real-time and update the firmware if necessary. During installation, ensure you do not apply excessive pressure to the M.2 connector; the drive should be inserted at an angle of approximately 30° before being pressed down and screwed in. For technicians performing disk clones, ensure you use software that supports the NVMe protocol to avoid boot sector errors (MBR/GPT).