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My goal is to dual boot Linux but keep the original Windows which is on the NVMe card. I checked compatibility and all the specification and service documents for Optiplex 5000 SFF before purchasing.  Crucial website specifically says this  MX500 SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive is compatible [URL] However, when I opened the case the blue rubber holder for hard drives was much too large.  I see crucial has a 2.5 to 3.5 converter but it says its for older systems, mine is brand new first released in 2022.  Am I reading this storage matrix wrong?  It indicates Yes for the existing NVMe and Yes for a 2.5in SSD, right? [URL] Is returning this and buying an old school SATA Hard Drive my only option? Thanks! Hanna      
How to install 2.5" SATA SSD in Optiplex 5000 SFF