Yep, same for me.
I have a 1TB NVMe drive that is mounted via a top sitting board. When the SSD is inserted the WiFi signal is reduced to almost zero. When I take the NVMe out (leaving the top hat in) it works fine.
So, I can think of only a few options:
1. Move the RPi5 closer to the WiFi source. Tried this and it worked, but I was about 6 feet from the router. Not practical for my uses, though. tried this with both the 2.54 and 5Ghz networks, but no real difference.
2. Use an ethernet cable connection. Tried this and it worked, but it means using an ethernet cable and I wasn't overly impressed. I want WiFi, so feeling a bit miffed.
3. Try a bottom mounted SSD connector. Not tried this, but willing to give it a go and see if the problem goes away. Anyone else tried this?
I'm in the middle of a Ubuntu installation as I type this and was going to get the Pi to boot from the NVMe when the issue occurred, so having a medicinal beer to calm me down.
Hurrumph.
I have a 1TB NVMe drive that is mounted via a top sitting board. When the SSD is inserted the WiFi signal is reduced to almost zero. When I take the NVMe out (leaving the top hat in) it works fine.
So, I can think of only a few options:
1. Move the RPi5 closer to the WiFi source. Tried this and it worked, but I was about 6 feet from the router. Not practical for my uses, though. tried this with both the 2.54 and 5Ghz networks, but no real difference.
2. Use an ethernet cable connection. Tried this and it worked, but it means using an ethernet cable and I wasn't overly impressed. I want WiFi, so feeling a bit miffed.
3. Try a bottom mounted SSD connector. Not tried this, but willing to give it a go and see if the problem goes away. Anyone else tried this?
I'm in the middle of a Ubuntu installation as I type this and was going to get the Pi to boot from the NVMe when the issue occurred, so having a medicinal beer to calm me down.
Hurrumph.
Statistics: Posted by oneilldave — Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:56 pm