Edge e520 mSATA SSD

Hi, all!
I am considering buying a mSATA SSD for my Thinkpad Edge e520. Does anyone know if it will even work? I have an open slot where the WWAN card could/would go.
Thanks,
jbgrzy

AFAIK, it should work.
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