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Dear Sir , I have had a spare 2TB 2,5 hdd , I just watched your clean video and I managed to install it to my laptop.I wish you the best , you saved a lot !!!!!! From now on , I will look this channel first for IT situations.Thank you so much !!!!!! edit : This video has the cleanest explanation among internet , you should lecture more topics , candidate to be reference ! Great work !
Thank you for watching and for your commendation. I'm glad you found it helpful and were able to get the job done. Have to keep moving forward with my channel and work harder.
7:58 The foam pads are only for the mechanical HDD. M.2 drives do not need foam pads as they do not contain mechanical parts inside. Take note on this. I installed the two pads you mentioned at said timestamp for a 1TB HDD on my unit.
Thank you for watching. I agree, the foam pads are only for the mechanical drive to neutralize vibrations. How effective is it since you got the "mechanical" HDD?
Thank you for making such a helpful video. I could avoid breaking the plastic locks... may be this is the very first device that I could open without breaking any of the locks... ;) This became possible only with your detailed video. I also liked your honest comment that you broke one yourself... that made me extra cautious! Thanks again!!! Full credit goes to you!
You are welcome and thank you for watching. Good job in taking care of the plastic casing. I used to break stuff often but that didn't prevent me from getting better and help others to do a better job then me.
Thanks for the video. It was very usefull since i ve being wondering for 2 weeks why i had an aditional pack for installing a ssd and didnt even know i have room for another one.
For people who have the RTX 3060 gpu, your board will be slightly different. You can install an additional full size gen3 m2 ssd right next to the existing one.
Hi.Thanks for watching. Unfortunately no. Lenovo's product specifications reference PDF that you can download in the description box below says "No" and I quote: "2.5" drive slot and M.2 2280 slot are used exclusively".
I would like to say thank you for making this video. Out of the videos I have watched, this has been the best since it was very clear and concise. I love also how you took your time in taking off the back cover. That made me prepare in advance and not rush things and break it. Cheers!
I might be totally wrong about this but I think smooth is somewhat wrong you can totally use both the drives the computer comes w and the sata drive you just have to make sure the cable is in all the way and when you turn the computer back in just initialize it and format it but he may be talking about something completely different when he says you can’t use both at the same time
Thank you for watching and commenting. m.2 NVMe 2280 is in the way of SATA3 2.5 SSD. On this side of the laptop you can use one or the other, not both at the same time. It is in the Product Specifications Reference PDF file that I put for download in the description of the video.
Thank you for watching. We have similar point of view 🤣This model shut properly even with all the screws out. I like to use soft plastic prying tool and work slow and patient. It is also not the end of the world if you break some small plastic "tooth". Did you manage to open it?
hi, any idea where to purchase the whole packet of parts including the mounting bracket/caddy, Lenovo internal SATA cable, screws and anti-vibration padding? I am going to upgrade my ssd but unfortunately i lost the parts' packet.
Thank you for watching. It happens to everyone, to loose stuff. Haven't found it anywhere online that is meant for this laptop model. Why don't you just send a simple mail inquiry to Lenovo supplier/service in your country? They should get you covered. Successful upgrading!
Thank you for watching. Download the Hardware Maintenance Manual PDF in the description box of the video and find page #31-32. You need a standoff and the screw also. Which brand and model you got exactly if I may ask?
Thank you for watching. A guy on TH-cam video put 2TB WD Green and was working. I would go with with 1TB HDD to be sure and hassle free. Have a look at the laptop's official product specifications reference PDF in the description of the video.
Thank you for watching. You are right, nothing is easy. Just take your time, remove distractions and get plenty of daylight while you work. You can do it.
Thanks for watching. Correct me please if I am wrong but the CPU is soldered to the MBO and cannot be replaced. Haven't found it in the official documentation though.
@@boris3048 You are welcome. Forgot to write to you that you will also need a M2 x L3.5 screw for the 2280 NVMe according to the laptop's Hardware Maintenance Manual. I put it in PDF for everyone to download in the description of the video. Check it out please.
Hello! Thank you for watching, hope it was useful. 750GB SATA HDD mechanical drive should work if you got the specific laptop SATA cable. I saw a video on TH-cam where a person connected a WD Green HDD 2TB 2.5" and it was working. Please let me know if you did it successfully.
Hi, What SSD do you have in the laptop? I have 2280 in my laptop, Yours looks like 2242 of the little oons. Is it at 2242? What is the brand and model? Greetings
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi, with a decent Warranty I have only found it in ETT, it is the official distributor of Europe of Lenovo. The price is too high.... There are other places that sell it, but the Warranty practically none. The only alternative is a Sabrent. I didn't know this brand and it doesn't give me very good feeling, what do you think of this SSD compared to the Samsung? Many alternatives there are no ... Thx!
@@anamarin5383 Thank you so much for the feedback. Can you give me the price in EUR please from ETT? Regarding the SSD M.2 2242 purchase - (go easy - amzn.to/3DICiT5, go bigger - amzn.to/3U5uWhI). I have heard of Sabrent and would buy it because of decent performance, being wide spread and present since for a long time in the industry.
@@anamarin5383 A bit more about Sabrent if you want... "Founded in 1998, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Sabrent started building a name for itself selling PC parts through eBay. They relocated to Los Angeles in 2001 and began selling through retail distribution channels in 2008. Amazon customers began buying Sabrent products in 2012 and by 2015 their reach expanded to international markets."
i have legion 5 15ach6h, and i don't have that caddy / mounting bracket to put hdd on ( it's empty place like yours), can i buy one and put it ? from where can i buy it??
Hi! Haven't found where to buy it. Sorry. I did look for it. What you might wanna do is contact your Lenovo store and ask them. They will ask around and it sholudn't be expensive.
You need the M2 x L3.5 screw according to the hardware maintenance manual to install "longer type" 2280 m.2 SSD. You can download this manual in PDF because I put it for you people in the description box below the video. Which m.2 SSD do you plan to install if you don't mind me asking?
I just bought this laptop and I want to upgrade my SSD, so this laptop default SSD is the small type (Ssd Nvme M.2 2242)? if that is the case then am gonna buy the long type. I haven't look the inside of the laptop so I don't really know if this default SSD laptop comes with the small/long type of SSD because am afraid it will affect the warranty.
Thank you for watching. Yes, default is "the small type" m.2 as you say. You have the option of installing either m.2 2280 or 2.5 inch SSD/HDD 1TB. But you also need the M2 x L3.5 screw according to the hardware maintenance manual to install "longer" m.2 SSD.
Thank you for watching. I got it from the merchant included with the laptop here in EU. Didn't find it anywhere to give the link to you guys who wanna buy it.
Thank you for watching. 2.5 inch HDD/SSD you mean? You can add either one or the other. No two 2.5 inch drive at the same time. But you can have m.2 ssd nvme together with HDD or SSD 2.5 inch. Hope this isn't confusing to you.
Thank you for commenting. We can't unfortunately use m.2 nvme and SATA SSD at the same time. 2.5" drive slot and M.2 2280 slot are used exclusively. There are recommendations for new nvme m.2 in description box of the video if you want a quick and reliable solution.
@@smooth.IT.operator i think i have to buy a 42mm (2242) nvme ssd then to upgrade, let me show you mines comes like this one: th-cam.com/video/Lh8X8vj39CE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it anywhere precisely for this laptop. Best you contact the official Lenovo supplier/merchant in your country.
i want to ask, some vendor in my country show the spec for ssd/hdd maximum capacity is 1TB only. is it really true this notebook does not support 2TB capacity? for example, i want to install the 2.5" hdd 2TB. could it be not recognized?
You know, you are right! I saw on a couple of places (forums not the manual) that Lenovo says only 1TB HDD 5400rpm when combined with m.2 SSD PCIe. Try finding your exact Lenovo model here tinyurl.com/IdeaPadGaming315ACH6 Just enter the MTM (on the sticker at the back of the laptop) into the search at the top of the page.
@@smooth.IT.operator I tried Crucial BX500 Sata 3D Nand.. It didn't worked.. I connected it to HDD slot as you have shown in video... Can you please help why?
@@smooth.IT.operator It's SATA SSD not HDD which I'm trying to install like you have done in this video. And yes that I tried installing in other machine and it's working.
@@blushmaqq Great news! Your disk is ok. It seems you got a cable issue. You need the exact compatible SSD SATA cable for your laptop. Contact Lenovo merchant or supplier in your country to order it.
Hey, looking forward to install 1 tb 2.5`` samsung ssd in my laptop(same model but i have intel cpu), but i don`t have a hdd/ssd cable for this very model(Lenovo Ideapad gaming 81Y4003JRK). Do u know if SSD will run if i will use a lenovo ideapad 3 or lenovo ideapad 5 cable? Tnx in advance!
Thank you for watching. If you are in a tight spot why not call Lenovo official supplier in your country and just order the part? It shouldn't be expensive. But if you already have the cables lying around, just try it.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks for the reply, I installed 1tb 2.5 ssd instead of 1tbhdd, using the same cable and installed hdd in usb case for external use, that seems like best solution right now. Problem about cables was that i would have to wait for new for almost two months, and I don’t have the time, Im in foreign country now and have to work. Laptop was bought 2 days before in preused state. Now I wanna buy m2 500gb(compatible) for replacement of my 128gb m2 and use it as boot disc. These cables that I’ve talked about before(ideapad 3, 5, but not for my model) could be purchased right now, so that’s why i asked. Thanks for the videos, it helped during the replacement!
@@KotChorny Thank you for the precise feedback. You made an effort and reaped benefits. Seems to me you will have some Windows 11 Pro installing to do when you change your m.2 boot disc. 128GB is really a bit to tight for OS and necessary apps. Make an USB installation stick using the most up-to-date Microsoft's MediaCreationTool. That way you will be fast and efficient. Prepare all the Lenovo drivers also beforehand. But hey, you probably knew all this already. Cheers!
@@smooth.IT.operator yep, that’s the best way to do it, spend little time to save a lot of time, tnx for your advices :) I’m afraid w11 will not work for me, cuz not all of the soft that i use is compatible with it, so i heard(I’m 3d modeler). I’d stick with familiar 10. Alright, good luck with your channel, u got another sub👍
Thank you for watching. If you lean on anything to hard, guess what happens? It breaks. If it is of comfort to you I have already broken a lot of things in my lifetime. 😁
Very nice and informative video. Two points: will the warranty of my new laptop will be void if I add the second sata 2.5” ssd and second my observation - the padding you put on the drive was primarily given for mechanical drives HDD as they have the moving drive but may not be required for ssd. Thanks
Thank you for watching. I would certainly say that if you open your laptop during the warranty period to do the upgrade then you would break the warranty terms. I agree the paddings are for mechanical drives and vibrations they make. SSD is pretty static (solid ;) ) But they are so cute being blue like that and all...
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi again, where did you buy it? Amazon, ebay and aliexpress i have seen, but for other models. It would be important for me. There are some products on amazon, ebay aliexpress that do not specify the model, but buy a product without being safe.... Where did you get the adaptor+kit accesories somewhere would be.... The manufacter there is nothing to do. He says not supporting this, i am about to try again, it is not the first time i receive a contradictory response. Greetings
@@juliosanchez2899 Hi. I bought the laptop in my country in Europe and got the SATA HDD caddy and cable at the store together with the laptop. It says 51474338001 on the bag of the entire kit. Be persistent, try and ask around some more. Good luck! images.app.goo.gl/Ak7p2TYdvBeSbSiLA
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi, thanks for answering. The manufacter does not sell this kit, they have confirmed me by email and telephone. On the website not listed either. I am also from europe, the store you mention is in Polish and i don't know Polish, maybe i could try a translator.... I'm going to try to contact the english store in email. I will also try to get in touch with zandparts , it is a good spare store in Europe, i would say the best. But this laptop does not have it in their list... What should be easy is complicated... Thx Greetings!!!!
@@juliosanchez2899 No luck Julio. I got a response from the merchant and he told me they don't sell the caddy kit separately. He told me to reach out to an authorized service. I can't do business with them and use their supply channel since I am not going to actually buy or order anything from them. Send me an e-mail if you want their website.
Hello! How are you satisfied with the laptop? According to Lenovo we can install a maximum 32GB RAM kit (2x 16GB). I put three suggestions from Amazon in the description box below the video. Happy shopping & upgrading!
Is it only me, or can anyone else not find the ssd drive mounting bracket that this model specifically needs? I've 2 other very similar ones but they wouldn't work with this model.
@@smooth.IT.operator Yeah I'm wondering if any of those universal caddy's would be compatible for my laptops bay but I don't have much experience with upgrading laptops and such so it's hard to tell. I've even considered using really sturdy tape to secure it haha
@@chaoscontrolled5978 May I suggest contacting Lenovo merchant in your country and ordering? The employee at the shop told me that I got mine for free and then put it inside the box of the laptop and sealed it with a tape. Hope you get a good price.
i can use both sata and pcle port,i bought a m2 sata to sata adapter and use 1 kingston m2 sata a400 480gb and 1 wd green 1tb ssd lapping on each other,i did sperarate them by using 1 thinnest thermal pad i could find(1mm)
Niiice. Thank you for mentioning this. Your Kingston m2 SATA A400 480gb is 2280 then? Can you please give me a link (or the exact name) for m2 SATA to SATA adapter on Amazon? Two people here already asked me if m.2 SATA SSDs work on this laptop. Take care.
@@hanagakiarasawa3171 Thanks for watching. Sorry for late reply. I saw a guy made a TH-cam video where he installs a WD Green 2TB inside our laptop. Search for it.
Thank you for commenting. Really don't know 100%. Haven't found it anywhere. If you have an extra m2 SATA laying around, just open the laptop and try installing. I put the URL of Lenovo's official Maintenance Manual in PDF in the description of the video. NVMe SSDs can reach higher speeds than SATA SSDs, significantly. Take that into considerations also.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks for the reply, in my country, it's really hard to find 2242 NVME from bonafide brand, only some locally branded with unknown OEM and aftersales . The best one is probably Team MS30 2242 sata.
Anyone tried m2 sata ssd? My doesnt work and when ask lenovo support they respond that it only support nvme m2 but i think it should support both. If anyone got one and working please let me now.
Hi. Thank you for your comment. If Lenovo support told you that then you got relevant feedback to your problem. m2 SATA is not m2 NVMe and like you see, the laptop doesn't recognize your drive.
@@smooth.IT.operator in my case it was far too short and would've started breaking the port/PCB board, instead of keeping it level. Ended up using a spare screw from somewhere else.
Hello! Thanks for watching. Just to verify please, are you observing GPU 1 AMD temperature or GPU 0 RTX 3050 in Task Manager? In Task Manager I got AMD Radeon at 42c right now under minimum load and this is normal I would say. In Speccy app I see the exact same temp on my RTX 3050 GPU and no temp on my AMD GPU.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can freely add the additional drive and Windows won't ask you for re-activation. If you have OEM Windows license, it is written into the motherboard, BIOS/UEFI. Be sure to use my Amazon links below the video if you are buying a brand new 2.5inch so you will also support me. Thank you.
Hey bro i have to give a tip there is a option in bios called servicing mode It will cutoff electricity from whole laptop parts and it will be activate when you plug charger in again so no need to remove battery jack.😅
@@smooth.IT.operator i mean when you turn that servicing option then your laptop just shut down and cutoff electricity from every part of the pc. it is like dead until you plugged in the charger again. i hope you understood now.😅 BTW thx after watching this i have upgraded my pc ram and ssd on my own. without any problem. LOVE FROM INDIA. 💕💕
@@theJOY007 Thank you for sharing! I found this exact option in the UEFI under Configuration - Disable Building-in Battery. In all honesty didn't even know it existed until you mentioned it. You are welcome and glad you could use the video to your advantage, take care man!
I was confused when you siad you can either use the M.2 or the sata 3. Does that mean that you can only use the 1tb you installed and not the pre-installed ssd?
Thank you for watching. I was talking about additional hard drive. You can continue using pre-installed SSD but you can only install 1 additional SSD or HDD, either M.2 or SATA3.
Hello! Thank you for watching. What exact model do you got? Use it to search for laptop's official product specifications reference pdf file on Lenovo's site. This is 2 page specs file, not a lot to read and tells you everything regarding the upgrade path. Might even tell you will you be lucky regarding love, also. 😄
I have another question 😅. Is there a right or wrong SSD to use for the second slot? I'm trying to find one like the one you used in your video, but I'm afraid of accidentally getting an incompatible one or something and harming my laptop. Am I just able to buy any 2.5" SATA3 SSD, or are there specifications that I need to check on it for it to work with this laptop?
You can freely buy any SSD you want. No need to purchase the Patriot brand that I used. You got recommendations for SSD on Amazon also, I put the links below the video. Don't forget the SSD cable and the bracket/caddy. Happy upgrading because you will learn a lot in the process, gain confidence and experience. That is precious.
@@asifraj321 I see. Thank you for explaining. My suggestion is yes, get shorter screws if you used longer ones and they are preventing the backcover to fit properly.
thank you so much please i have a question, I have same laptop in your video, my Drive Model is Micron 2210S NVMe 512GB, Can i add another sata hard drive ?
i have an question when you installing the ssd is it just installing it or do you need to backup files and like reboot the laptop cuz the ssd hasnt windows 10? plz answer
Hello and thank you for watching. This 2.5 inch SSD drive was an additional drive. I had some music and movies on it before installing it in the laptop. This laptop has a different drive m.2 SSD with Windows 11. To answer to you directly I didn't back up any data. Once I finished installing the drive I powered on the laptop, booted into Windows 11 and everything was working fine. Does this answer your concerns?
ok thank you for replying i been searching all over the internet you earned another subsciber but i have one question to so if i buy an ssd 2.5 inch new and installing it direct does the laptop work then?
Hello! Thank you for watching. When you finish installing additional SSD, Windows remains intact and all applications available and present since I didn't touch the operating system drive - m. 2242 NVMe SSD.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can do this but you need a caddy (SSD 2.5 inch enclosure) and just follow the instructions in this video. amzn.to/3A03fzS - SSD Samsung 870 EVO SATA3 2.5" 1TB
Thank you for watching. The answer is no. Please check the comment section below where people are mentioning certain adapters. But only one person confirmed that this is actually working. Successful upgrading.
Thank you for watching. I don't have precise product for purchase on Amazon (never found it) but I saw people watching my channel buy this on Amazon for Lenovo IdeaPad laptops: amzn.to/3CkuS6W and amzn.to/3qHJLNZ You willing to risk it and try? People returning products to Amazon all the time if not working.
Good afternoon. Help, I want to buy Transcend 400S 512GB NVMe M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 3D NAND TLC. But I'm afraid he might not. Could you please let me know if this ssd will fit my IdeaPad Gaming 3-15IHU6 laptop in the first slot? I hope you understand me.
Hello! Thank you for watching. 2242 size will only fit in the 2242 slot that is opposite to 2280 slot. If one is facing you and to your left side then the other slot is to the far right. Make sure you got the screw also. You will probably get it with Transcend, can't be certain. Let me know what you were able to accomplish. Thank you.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can but only if your factory disc is m.2 2230 size like on the laptop featured in this video. Did you open it already and had a look?
Thank you for watching. You can definitely use them. I got paddings and screw for m.2 NVMe. Not sure if you will need a standoff also. Please search for "m.2 standoff" on your favorite search engine. Successful upgrading! Let me know how it went.
Thank you for watching. Honestly, yes, it will, Sir. But check if your warranty expired already. I think mine was only 12 months. It is your device, you paid for it, you can do whatever you want with it. Why not try to upgrade it and make it better and learn a lot in the process.
Hi,I have one question..... Can I install 2TB SSD(PCLe) in Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 model-15ACH6 Also, can the ram be extended to 64GB(3200 mhz)or 32GB(3200mhz)
Thank you for watching! Cannot confirm about 64GB RAM since I didn't read about anyone done it successfully. 32GB is OK and according to Lenovo manual. 2TB SSD PICe is possible and I read about on Lenovo forum about guys who done it. Please come back and post feedback what you were able to accomplish. Successful upgrading!
@@smooth.IT.operator Actually, I didn't bought the 2TB SSD because I thought it wouldn't support.....my laptop is already upgraded with 1TB SSD ....so should I buy 2TB SSD ?...and will it be easy to install it as I installed 1TB SSD
@@jayantadas9936 Go for it. Procedure basically the same if you done it before. I hear that you might need a longer standoff and a screw since 2TB chips are located on both sides of the PCB of your new 2TB SSD. I am talking about m.2 2280 PCIe SSD.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thx bro.....I was really waiting for months for this detailed explanation.....your videos are really worth watching🔥btw do you have any other platforms where I can follow you ....it will be helpful for me if I face any difficulty ❤️
Thank you for watching. The laptp in the video has 2242 SSD as OS drive. Please download product specification PDF file in the description of the video for all the details. Only one page pdf.
@@amankaptiyal640 i think we can install an 2.5 sata ssd psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Gaming_3_15ACH6/IdeaPad_Gaming_3_15ACH6_Spec.pdf
Thank you for watching. SATA3 is for HDD and SSD, both compatible with any laptop MBO. The drive in the video is SSD SATA3 but could have just as easy installed HDD SATA3.
hey bro, just a query, my 15ach6 came with 512gb m.2 2280 ssd and now i only have option to add 2242 m.2 ssd in another slot, can we add 2280 ssd in 2242 slot, or do we have any alternatives to add another 2280 ssd? Note: mine is RTX 3050 GPU and Ryzen 5 5600H config
Thank you for watching. According to the official product specification reference (I put the PDF file in the description box of this video for everyone to download) you cannot install 2x 2280 m.2 SSDs. 2242 is all you got left as you clearly wrote in your comment.
Thank you for watching. You most certainly can. The longer one and you need a standoff for m.2 drive and the single screw goes into the standoff. Google search "m.2 standoff" and look at the images.
Thank you for watching. In all honesty especially regarding plastic I used to break stuff all the time. The trick is to apply the right amount of force only. Easier said than done. Successful upgrading!
@@smooth.IT.operator :/ i read that someone broke theirs and ended up pulling a capacitor now im scared to try to open the ram case. i have the same laptop,mine came with 8gb of ram
@@roblox21242 Wise to be careful. But I would say that there are far worse things that could happen to any of us then breaking a laptop. This RAM casing is meant to be easily removed. It is good to be careful but not to the point that it prevents you from achieving your goals, doubling your RAM to 16GB. You can do it.
6:30 how to remove the cover. For RAM upgrade check my last few videos on my channel. Different laptop models but the procedure is the same. If you need buying recommendations, check the description of this video to buy on Amazon.
Thank you for watching. Shouldn't be a problem replacing you m.2 if it needs fixing. You can replace the existing 2242 size m.2 or install the 2280 size m.2. Successful upgrading.
Thank you for watching. Have a look at the links I put from Amazon for everyone in the description below the video. I put multiple SSD even. The links are safe and lead to Amazon. The cost of SATA SSD and NVME are not the same. NVME is a bit more expensive because faster.
💻 📽🎬 PART2 of this video, a BONUS one where I demonstrate how to install a m.2 NVMe PCIe 2242 SSD is right here: th-cam.com/video/tYRHvNbEGJo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rT0tygamfjUPF9OT 💻 📽🎬 All the buying recommendations are in the description box of the video. Links are safe to open and lead to Amazon.
Dear Sir , I have had a spare 2TB 2,5 hdd , I just watched your clean video and I managed to install it to my laptop.I wish you the best , you saved a lot !!!!!! From now on , I will look this channel first for IT situations.Thank you so much !!!!!!
edit : This video has the cleanest explanation among internet , you should lecture more topics , candidate to be reference ! Great work !
Thank you for watching and for your commendation. I'm glad you found it helpful and were able to get the job done. Have to keep moving forward with my channel and work harder.
7:58 The foam pads are only for the mechanical HDD. M.2 drives do not need foam pads as they do not contain mechanical parts inside. Take note on this. I installed the two pads you mentioned at said timestamp for a 1TB HDD on my unit.
Thank you for watching. I agree, the foam pads are only for the mechanical drive to neutralize vibrations. How effective is it since you got the "mechanical" HDD?
Thank you for making such a helpful video. I could avoid breaking the plastic locks... may be this is the very first device that I could open without breaking any of the locks... ;) This became possible only with your detailed video. I also liked your honest comment that you broke one yourself... that made me extra cautious!
Thanks again!!! Full credit goes to you!
You are welcome and thank you for watching. Good job in taking care of the plastic casing. I used to break stuff often but that didn't prevent me from getting better and help others to do a better job then me.
I have this exact laptop and managed to install a drive thanks to this video. Cheers to you, smooth IT operator 🎉
You are welcome and thank you for watching. What kind of drive did you install if you don't mind me asking? Brand, capacity?
@@smooth.IT.operator I installed a Kingston 1TB drive
Thanks for the video. It was very usefull since i ve being wondering for 2 weeks why i had an aditional pack for installing a ssd and didnt even know i have room for another one.
Thank you for watching. Yeah, there is room for storage expansion so why not use it in the future. Successful upgrading to you.
Excellent video. Made it easy for me to add RAM and another SSD!
Thank you for watching. May I ask how much RAM you got now all together?
For people who have the RTX 3060 gpu, your board will be slightly different. You can install an additional full size gen3 m2 ssd right next to the existing one.
Thank you for sharing.
I have a rtx 3060 one wld I have to buy the adapter kit or anything else ?
Thank you, very helpful for beginners!
Thank you for watching.
Can I install 2tb ssd for my laptop?
Thanks for watching. SATA or PCIe m.2?
hey can i add another nvme drive on top of the sata ssd?
Hi.Thanks for watching. Unfortunately no. Lenovo's product specifications reference PDF that you can download in the description box below says "No" and I quote: "2.5" drive slot and M.2 2280 slot are used exclusively".
I would like to say thank you for making this video. Out of the videos I have watched, this has been the best since it was very clear and concise. I love also how you took your time in taking off the back cover. That made me prepare in advance and not rush things and break it. Cheers!
Thank you for watching and for your support, it means a lot. Happy and successful upgrading!
I might be totally wrong about this but I think smooth is somewhat wrong you can totally use both the drives the computer comes w and the sata drive you just have to make sure the cable is in all the way and when you turn the computer back in just initialize it and format it but he may be talking about something completely different when he says you can’t use both at the same time
Thank you for watching and commenting. m.2 NVMe 2280 is in the way of SATA3 2.5 SSD. On this side of the laptop you can use one or the other, not both at the same time. It is in the Product Specifications Reference PDF file that I put for download in the description of the video.
Your explanation is perfect! Thank you so much for being very specific on each component
You are welcome! Successful upgrading and learning something new and useful maybe.
Nasty Laptop. U can't open it without breaking something.
Thank you for watching. We have similar point of view 🤣This model shut properly even with all the screws out. I like to use soft plastic prying tool and work slow and patient. It is also not the end of the world if you break some small plastic "tooth". Did you manage to open it?
Bro how did you open up the screen omg
hi, any idea where to purchase the whole packet of parts including the mounting bracket/caddy, Lenovo internal SATA cable, screws and anti-vibration padding? I am going to upgrade my ssd but unfortunately i lost the parts' packet.
Thank you for watching. It happens to everyone, to loose stuff. Haven't found it anywhere online that is meant for this laptop model. Why don't you just send a simple mail inquiry to Lenovo supplier/service in your country? They should get you covered. Successful upgrading!
How do you mount the 2tb M.2280
Thank you for watching. Download the Hardware Maintenance Manual PDF in the description box of the video and find page #31-32. You need a standoff and the screw also. Which brand and model you got exactly if I may ask?
Sir does this laptop support 2tb hdd ?
Thank you for watching. A guy on TH-cam video put 2TB WD Green and was working. I would go with with 1TB HDD to be sure and hassle free. Have a look at the laptop's official product specifications reference PDF in the description of the video.
It will support any 2.5" SSD that is 7mm or smaller, which 99% are.
Not as easy as I expected💀
Thank you for watching. You are right, nothing is easy. Just take your time, remove distractions and get plenty of daylight while you work. You can do it.
can i install hdd?
Thank you for watching. Yes, 1-2TB HDD, 2.5 inch SATA3.
does lenovo sell a higher capacity battery for this?
Thank you for watching. Possibly. Why don't you send Lenovo in your country a simple e-mail inquiry? They will respond for sure.
Does the patriot p210 work?
Thank you for watching. P200 works perfect for what I use it. P210 should also work.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thank you for replying, Ill try to look for a p200.
@@NahZenki No need, go for the newer, better model. They have certainly made it even better.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks, ill get the p210
@@NahZenki Let me know please how it went. 🛠
Is it possible to replace the processor in this laptop with higher values than the current ones?
Thanks for watching. Correct me please if I am wrong but the CPU is soldered to the MBO and cannot be replaced. Haven't found it in the official documentation though.
It is soldered and so is GPU, so they can't be replaced. Only RAM and Storage can be replaced. I put 32GB RAM and 1TB 2.5" SSD in my wifes.
@@zocheez Thank you for the feedback.
Thanks you for the video. May I know the second m.2 ssd slot would support nvme type or sata type?
Will it works if I add another 2280 nvme ssd?
Hi. Thank you for watching. Only 2280 nvme will work (one notch). Then you can't put 2.5 inch SSD/HDD.
Thank you for reply, I ordered an additional nvme ssd with the laptop :)
@@boris3048 You are welcome. Forgot to write to you that you will also need a M2 x L3.5 screw for the 2280 NVMe according to the laptop's Hardware Maintenance Manual. I put it in PDF for everyone to download in the description of the video. Check it out please.
Thank you for your advice.
Hi! Fantástic vídeo! THX. One question, do u Know if the laptop admits a Non SSD HD? I wanna Connect a 750 GB sata Hdd 2.5. THX!
Hello! Thank you for watching, hope it was useful. 750GB SATA HDD mechanical drive should work if you got the specific laptop SATA cable. I saw a video on TH-cam where a person connected a WD Green HDD 2TB 2.5" and it was working. Please let me know if you did it successfully.
Hi do you know where i can buy that moiting kit? my laptop dind't come with one
Hello! Unfortunately I didn't find it anywhere. Please contact Lenovo merchant or supplier in your country. They will make an inquiry for you.
Hi, What SSD do you have in the laptop? I have 2280 in my laptop, Yours looks like 2242 of the little oons. Is it at 2242? What is the brand and model? Greetings
Hello! I got 2242, yes. Precise model SAMSUNG MZALQ512HBLU-00BL2, 512GB. Hope it is helpful to you.
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi, with a decent Warranty I have only found it in ETT, it is the official distributor of Europe of Lenovo. The price is too high....
There are other places that sell it, but the Warranty practically none.
The only alternative is a Sabrent.
I didn't know this brand and it doesn't give me very good feeling, what do you think of this SSD compared to the Samsung? Many alternatives there are no ... Thx!
@@jesusestebangarcia605 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
@@anamarin5383 Thank you so much for the feedback. Can you give me the price in EUR please from ETT? Regarding the SSD M.2 2242 purchase - (go easy - amzn.to/3DICiT5, go bigger - amzn.to/3U5uWhI). I have heard of Sabrent and would buy it because of decent performance, being wide spread and present since for a long time in the industry.
@@anamarin5383 A bit more about Sabrent if you want... "Founded in 1998, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Sabrent started building a name for itself selling PC parts through eBay. They relocated to Los Angeles in 2001 and began selling through retail distribution channels in 2008. Amazon customers began buying Sabrent products in 2012 and by 2015 their reach expanded to international markets."
i have legion 5 15ach6h, and i don't have that caddy / mounting bracket to put hdd on ( it's empty place like yours), can i buy one and put it ? from where can i buy it??
Hi! Haven't found where to buy it. Sorry. I did look for it. What you might wanna do is contact your Lenovo store and ask them. They will ask around and it sholudn't be expensive.
Did you know what type os screw I need for add a M.2?
You need the M2 x L3.5 screw according to the hardware maintenance manual to install "longer type" 2280 m.2 SSD. You can download this manual in PDF because I put it for you people in the description box below the video. Which m.2 SSD do you plan to install if you don't mind me asking?
Wtf!! Why the cable and bracket are not already in place included with it? This is ridiculous
Thank you for watching. You get it separately and sometimes you don't depending where you are in the world.
I just bought this laptop and I want to upgrade my SSD, so this laptop default SSD is the small type (Ssd Nvme M.2 2242)? if that is the case then am gonna buy the long type. I haven't look the inside of the laptop so I don't really know if this default SSD laptop comes with the small/long type of SSD because am afraid it will affect the warranty.
Thank you for watching. Yes, default is "the small type" m.2 as you say. You have the option of installing either m.2 2280 or 2.5 inch SSD/HDD 1TB. But you also need the M2 x L3.5 screw according to the hardware maintenance manual to install "longer" m.2 SSD.
@@smooth.IT.operator thank you
In my case the default was the "long" ssd, m.2 2280
Where were yo able to get the mounting kits /w SSD connector
Thank you for watching. I got it from the merchant included with the laptop here in EU. Didn't find it anywhere to give the link to you guys who wanna buy it.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thanks! Had to check the box again, and what do you know, it's there all along. :D
@@harry619 I am glad. You got it also, that's awesome!
@@smooth.IT.operator please let us know where we can it get
@@smooth.IT.operator can i put on it hdd also ?
Can we add both extra HDD and sdd in this laptop?
Thank you for watching. 2.5 inch HDD/SSD you mean? You can add either one or the other. No two 2.5 inch drive at the same time. But you can have m.2 ssd nvme together with HDD or SSD 2.5 inch. Hope this isn't confusing to you.
@@smooth.IT.operator I have 500 gb ssd in this same laptop, what do you recommend? Extra hdd or ssd?
@@amankaptiyal650 1TB SSD SATA3 2.5". HDD is way to slow and makes a bit of noise and vibration. amzn.to/3A03fzS - just change to 1TB here.
interesting, mine came with the stock SSD in the normal slot, and Nvme is empty (yours) so i have to buy a nvme 2242 one...
Thank you for commenting. We can't unfortunately use m.2 nvme and SATA SSD at the same time. 2.5" drive slot and M.2 2280 slot are used exclusively. There are recommendations for new nvme m.2 in description box of the video if you want a quick and reliable solution.
@@smooth.IT.operator i think i have to buy a 42mm (2242) nvme ssd then to upgrade, let me show you mines comes like this one: th-cam.com/video/Lh8X8vj39CE/w-d-xo.html
I see what you mean. Need a buying recommendation or you gonna manage on your own?
@@smooth.IT.operator happy to read any recommendation👍🏻 thank you for answering.
@@GappedGR86 Go easy - amzn.to/3DICiT5, go bigger - amzn.to/3U5uWhI 🙋♂
hi, can u post the link of the caddy and cable? i can't find them
Thank you for watching. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it anywhere precisely for this laptop. Best you contact the official Lenovo supplier/merchant in your country.
i want to ask, some vendor in my country show the spec for ssd/hdd maximum capacity is 1TB only. is it really true this notebook does not support 2TB capacity? for example, i want to install the 2.5" hdd 2TB. could it be not recognized?
Oh i see, im planning to install 2tb hdd in it because i have too many games. Thanks for the answer
You know, you are right! I saw on a couple of places (forums not the manual) that Lenovo says only 1TB HDD 5400rpm when combined with m.2 SSD PCIe. Try finding your exact Lenovo model here tinyurl.com/IdeaPadGaming315ACH6 Just enter the MTM (on the sticker at the back of the laptop) into the search at the top of the page.
Can we use SATA SSD? As it is showing HDD connection slot.
Thank you for watching. SATA3 SSD definitely.
@@smooth.IT.operator I tried Crucial BX500 Sata 3D Nand.. It didn't worked.. I connected it to HDD slot as you have shown in video... Can you please help why?
@@blushmaqq Wrong cable? Incompatible? You sure the SATA HDD is functional? is it brand new? Have you tried connecting the HDD to different PC?
@@smooth.IT.operator It's SATA SSD not HDD which I'm trying to install like you have done in this video. And yes that I tried installing in other machine and it's working.
@@blushmaqq Great news! Your disk is ok. It seems you got a cable issue. You need the exact compatible SSD SATA cable for your laptop. Contact Lenovo merchant or supplier in your country to order it.
Hey, looking forward to install 1 tb 2.5`` samsung ssd in my laptop(same model but i have intel cpu), but i don`t have a hdd/ssd cable for this very model(Lenovo Ideapad gaming 81Y4003JRK). Do u know if SSD will run if i will use a lenovo ideapad 3 or lenovo ideapad 5 cable? Tnx in advance!
Thank you for watching. If you are in a tight spot why not call Lenovo official supplier in your country and just order the part? It shouldn't be expensive. But if you already have the cables lying around, just try it.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks for the reply, I installed 1tb 2.5 ssd instead of 1tbhdd, using the same cable and installed hdd in usb case for external use, that seems like best solution right now.
Problem about cables was that i would have to wait for new for almost two months, and I don’t have the time, Im in foreign country now and have to work. Laptop was bought 2 days before in preused state.
Now I wanna buy m2 500gb(compatible) for replacement of my 128gb m2 and use it as boot disc.
These cables that I’ve talked about before(ideapad 3, 5, but not for my model) could be purchased right now, so that’s why i asked.
Thanks for the videos, it helped during the replacement!
@@KotChorny Thank you for the precise feedback. You made an effort and reaped benefits. Seems to me you will have some Windows 11 Pro installing to do when you change your m.2 boot disc. 128GB is really a bit to tight for OS and necessary apps. Make an USB installation stick using the most up-to-date Microsoft's MediaCreationTool. That way you will be fast and efficient. Prepare all the Lenovo drivers also beforehand. But hey, you probably knew all this already. Cheers!
@@smooth.IT.operator yep, that’s the best way to do it, spend little time to save a lot of time, tnx for your advices :)
I’m afraid w11 will not work for me, cuz not all of the soft that i use is compatible with it, so i heard(I’m 3d modeler). I’d stick with familiar 10.
Alright, good luck with your channel, u got another sub👍
One question, if i do not do it carefully and too hard will it cause damage to the laptop?
Thank you for watching. If you lean on anything to hard, guess what happens? It breaks. If it is of comfort to you I have already broken a lot of things in my lifetime. 😁
Very nice and informative video. Two points: will the warranty of my new laptop will be void if I add the second sata 2.5” ssd and second my observation - the padding you put on the drive was primarily given for mechanical drives HDD as they have the moving drive but may not be required for ssd. Thanks
Thank you for watching. I would certainly say that if you open your laptop during the warranty period to do the upgrade then you would break the warranty terms. I agree the paddings are for mechanical drives and vibrations they make. SSD is pretty static (solid ;) ) But they are so cute being blue like that and all...
thx you
Thank you for watching.
Hi I have the same model, could I check what type/model ssd you used? Cos I would like to upgrade my SSD using the tray it came along with
Thank you for watching! You can freely use the SSDs from Amazon I put in the description box below the video.
Any 2.5" SATA SSD will work, I would recommend one with at least 500MB/s transfer speed for the best performance.
Hi Smooth.IT, where this the link of adaptor sata+accesories? Store? Greetings!
Hi Julio, thank you for watching. I didn't find it on Amazon or Ebay. Try contacting your Lenovo supplier directly.
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi again, where did you buy it? Amazon, ebay and aliexpress i have seen, but for other models. It would be important for me. There are some products on amazon, ebay aliexpress that do not specify the model, but buy a product without being safe....
Where did you get the adaptor+kit accesories somewhere would be....
The manufacter there is nothing to do. He says not supporting this, i am about to try again, it is not the first time i receive a contradictory response.
Greetings
@@juliosanchez2899 Hi. I bought the laptop in my country in Europe and got the SATA HDD caddy and cable at the store together with the laptop. It says 51474338001 on the bag of the entire kit. Be persistent, try and ask around some more. Good luck! images.app.goo.gl/Ak7p2TYdvBeSbSiLA
@@smooth.IT.operator Hi, thanks for answering. The manufacter does not sell this kit, they have confirmed me by email and telephone. On the website not listed either.
I am also from europe, the store you mention is in Polish and i don't know Polish, maybe i could try a translator.... I'm going to try to contact the english store in email.
I will also try to get in touch with zandparts , it is a good spare store in Europe, i would say the best. But this laptop does not have it in their list...
What should be easy is complicated... Thx Greetings!!!!
@@juliosanchez2899 No luck Julio. I got a response from the merchant and he told me they don't sell the caddy kit separately. He told me to reach out to an authorized service. I can't do business with them and use their supply channel since I am not going to actually buy or order anything from them. Send me an e-mail if you want their website.
Hi, i have the same model. Just wanted to ask if i can install 32gb of ram on it? Or it can only accommodate up to 16gb of ram?
Hello! How are you satisfied with the laptop? According to Lenovo we can install a maximum 32GB RAM kit (2x 16GB). I put three suggestions from Amazon in the description box below the video. Happy shopping & upgrading!
The CPU is the limiting factor and this processor supports 64GB RAM.
Is it only me, or can anyone else not find the ssd drive mounting bracket that this model specifically needs? I've 2 other very similar ones but they wouldn't work with this model.
Hi. Thank you for your comment. You can't find it online to buy it? By the way I wasn't able to find it on Amazon also.
@@smooth.IT.operator Yeah I'm wondering if any of those universal caddy's would be compatible for my laptops bay but I don't have much experience with upgrading laptops and such so it's hard to tell. I've even considered using really sturdy tape to secure it haha
@@chaoscontrolled5978 May I suggest contacting Lenovo merchant in your country and ordering? The employee at the shop told me that I got mine for free and then put it inside the box of the laptop and sealed it with a tape. Hope you get a good price.
What is the brand of the factory RAM stick? Samsung?
Thank you for watching. 2x Samsung M471A1G44AB0-CWE 8GB 1Rx16 DDR4 SO-DIMM PC4-25600 3200MHz 260-Pin Non-ECC CL22 1.2V Laptop Memory Module. Are you upgrading?
i can use both sata and pcle port,i bought a m2 sata to sata adapter and use 1 kingston m2 sata a400 480gb and 1 wd green 1tb ssd lapping on each other,i did sperarate them by using 1 thinnest thermal pad i could find(1mm)
Niiice. Thank you for mentioning this. Your Kingston m2 SATA A400 480gb is 2280 then? Can you please give me a link (or the exact name) for m2 SATA to SATA adapter on Amazon? Two people here already asked me if m.2 SATA SSDs work on this laptop. Take care.
@@smooth.IT.operator hi, ty for your video. Can u please answer, is 2tb ssd to sata supported?
can u share the link ?
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@@hanagakiarasawa3171 Thanks for watching. Sorry for late reply. I saw a guy made a TH-cam video where he installs a WD Green 2TB inside our laptop. Search for it.
Do you have any info one the second M2 slot (the 2242 one), is it only accept nvme or it will accept M2 SATA? Thanks.
Thank you for commenting. Really don't know 100%. Haven't found it anywhere. If you have an extra m2 SATA laying around, just open the laptop and try installing. I put the URL of Lenovo's official Maintenance Manual in PDF in the description of the video. NVMe SSDs can reach higher speeds than SATA SSDs, significantly. Take that into considerations also.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks for the reply, in my country, it's really hard to find 2242 NVME from bonafide brand, only some locally branded with unknown OEM and aftersales . The best one is probably Team MS30 2242 sata.
@@andhikat.putranto7056 I see. Thank you for sharing this.
Anyone tried m2 sata ssd? My doesnt work and when ask lenovo support they respond that it only support nvme m2 but i think it should support both. If anyone got one and working please let me now.
Hi. Thank you for your comment. If Lenovo support told you that then you got relevant feedback to your problem. m2 SATA is not m2 NVMe and like you see, the laptop doesn't recognize your drive.
I love how it has a second m.2 drive slot, but it doesn't come with the screw necessary to mount it.
Thank you for watching. Can't you use the screw at 6:52 for m.2 ? Haven't tried it to be honest.
@@smooth.IT.operator in my case it was far too short and would've started breaking the port/PCB board, instead of keeping it level. Ended up using a spare screw from somewhere else.
@@Vordigon1 Thank you for sharing.
Yeah dude I bought a Samsung 980 for my gfs IdeaPad gaming 3 and when I opened it up and realised I needed that fuckin screw I almost lost my mind
@@Vordigon1 If you remember, could you tell me what type of screw works?
Hi, I'm looking to install a SATA drive on this same exact model laptop. Do you know if it can handle a 2 TB HD?
I hope you are planning to install a SSD and not a mechanical drive. 2TB is OK.
Please let me now how it went. Did you get it to work and what model did you buy? Thank you.
thank you so, your channel deserves more subcribers!
Glad if it was useful. Thank you for your support and kind comment.
thank you!
Hope it was helpful and made your life a bit easier.
Hi, is it normal that the RTX GPU is heating even if its 0% performance on task manager but it has 42°c temp
Hello! Thanks for watching. Just to verify please, are you observing GPU 1 AMD temperature or GPU 0 RTX 3050 in Task Manager? In Task Manager I got AMD Radeon at 42c right now under minimum load and this is normal I would say. In Speccy app I see the exact same temp on my RTX 3050 GPU and no temp on my AMD GPU.
@@smooth.IT.operator you have no temp on your GPU when its not running? Holy i think my laptop isn't normal. THANK YOU BTW❤
@@jonsheet0000 Please download and install Speccy app free version and check the graphics part there. Your laptop is perfectly fine I believe.
The heatpipes in the laptop are connected so if the CPU is 42c the GPU will be close but not exact.
You should open it in the opposite end. You start near the hinge. it is much easier.
Thank you for watching. Will try to open near the hinge first next time and test.
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful!
Thank you for watching. You are welcome.
if you want to use 3 storage
use m2 to sata converter not 2,5"
so u will be used 3 storage there
Thank you for watching, not sure using 3 storage devices even possible to be honest, theoretically maybe.
So i can simply add 2.5 ssd without removing my m2 nvme 512gb so no windows activation
Am i right pls help
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can freely add the additional drive and Windows won't ask you for re-activation. If you have OEM Windows license, it is written into the motherboard, BIOS/UEFI. Be sure to use my Amazon links below the video if you are buying a brand new 2.5inch so you will also support me. Thank you.
Very good and detailed. Thanks!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
Hey bro i have to give a tip there is a option in bios called servicing mode It will cutoff electricity from whole laptop parts and it will be activate when you plug charger in again so no need to remove battery jack.😅
Thank you for watching. Come one, are you kidding me? Plugin in the charger even???
@@smooth.IT.operator i mean when you turn that servicing option then your laptop just shut down and cutoff electricity from every part of the pc. it is like dead until you plugged in the charger again. i hope you understood now.😅 BTW thx after watching this i have upgraded my pc ram and ssd on my own. without any problem. LOVE FROM INDIA. 💕💕
@@theJOY007 Thank you for sharing! I found this exact option in the UEFI under Configuration - Disable Building-in Battery. In all honesty didn't even know it existed until you mentioned it. You are welcome and glad you could use the video to your advantage, take care man!
@@smooth.IT.operator happy to hear that 😊 again love from india keep it ip.
Hello, where did you get these screws? Did you buy them separately or did they come with the device because I did not find them with the device?
Hi. Thank you for watching. You are pointing to the HDD screws I presume? I got them included with the caddy/bracket.
Thanks man this is the best tutorial
You are welcome, kind of you to say this, thank you for watching.
I was confused when you siad you can either use the M.2 or the sata 3. Does that mean that you can only use the 1tb you installed and not the pre-installed ssd?
Thank you for watching. I was talking about additional hard drive. You can continue using pre-installed SSD but you can only install 1 additional SSD or HDD, either M.2 or SATA3.
Hi mate great video I’ve got the RTX 3060 one what additional SSD can I fit into it and do I need any additional stuff ?
Hello! Thank you for watching. What exact model do you got? Use it to search for laptop's official product specifications reference pdf file on Lenovo's site. This is 2 page specs file, not a lot to read and tells you everything regarding the upgrade path. Might even tell you will you be lucky regarding love, also. 😄
can I insert a 2.5 Inch HD in the slot space?
Thank you for watching. Yes you can do that, HDD or SSD 2.5 inch, all the same.
I have another question 😅. Is there a right or wrong SSD to use for the second slot? I'm trying to find one like the one you used in your video, but I'm afraid of accidentally getting an incompatible one or something and harming my laptop. Am I just able to buy any 2.5" SATA3 SSD, or are there specifications that I need to check on it for it to work with this laptop?
You can freely buy any SSD you want. No need to purchase the Patriot brand that I used. You got recommendations for SSD on Amazon also, I put the links below the video. Don't forget the SSD cable and the bracket/caddy. Happy upgrading because you will learn a lot in the process, gain confidence and experience. That is precious.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thank you!
Which size of screw did you use for opening the motherboard nuts?
Thank you for watching. Couldn't tell precisely really.
@@smooth.IT.operator After upgrading the SSD, the back cover didn't fit properly. What should we do now. Is there any suggestions?
@@asifraj321 I see. Thank you for explaining. My suggestion is yes, get shorter screws if you used longer ones and they are preventing the backcover to fit properly.
thank you so much please i have a question, I have same laptop in your video, my Drive Model is Micron 2210S NVMe 512GB, Can i add another sata hard drive ?
You are welcome, thank you for watching. Yes, you can freely add a SATA HDD, hope you got a cable and caddy/bracket.
i have an question when you installing the ssd is it just installing it or do you need to backup files and like reboot the laptop cuz the ssd hasnt windows 10? plz answer
Hello and thank you for watching. This 2.5 inch SSD drive was an additional drive. I had some music and movies on it before installing it in the laptop. This laptop has a different drive m.2 SSD with Windows 11. To answer to you directly I didn't back up any data. Once I finished installing the drive I powered on the laptop, booted into Windows 11 and everything was working fine. Does this answer your concerns?
ok thank you for replying i been searching all over the internet you earned another subsciber but i have one question to so if i buy an ssd 2.5 inch new and installing it direct does the laptop work then?
@@zdogdogeWhy wouldn't it work? Just follow my video.
thanks
5:58 what tool were you using to unplug the battery? Im trying to find one so I can do this to my laptop.
Thank you for watching. Ordinary pry tool from the kit - Toolkit iFixit Essential Electronics. There is an Amazon link to buy it under the video.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thank you! I'll be sure to check it out!
if you do this, does the original space still stay or do you have to reinstall windows and applications and such?
Hello! Thank you for watching. When you finish installing additional SSD, Windows remains intact and all applications available and present since I didn't touch the operating system drive - m. 2242 NVMe SSD.
Please answer my question
Can I put in a 1TB HDD with the stock 512GB SSD?
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can do this but you need a caddy (SSD 2.5 inch enclosure) and just follow the instructions in this video. amzn.to/3A03fzS - SSD Samsung 870 EVO SATA3 2.5" 1TB
can we put secondary HDD SATA with secondary NVME SSD simultaneously?
Thank you for watching. The answer is no. Please check the comment section below where people are mentioning certain adapters. But only one person confirmed that this is actually working. Successful upgrading.
Which type nvme SSD is pre installed in this laptop 2242 or 2280
Thank you for watching. m.2 2242 SSD came preinstalled.
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Thank you for watching. Very kind of you.
is there a way to get the bracket/caddy if you lost it?
Thank you for watching. I don't have precise product for purchase on Amazon (never found it) but I saw people watching my channel buy this on Amazon for Lenovo IdeaPad laptops: amzn.to/3CkuS6W and amzn.to/3qHJLNZ You willing to risk it and try? People returning products to Amazon all the time if not working.
Good afternoon. Help, I want to buy Transcend 400S 512GB NVMe M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 3D NAND TLC. But I'm afraid he might not. Could you please let me know if this ssd will fit my IdeaPad Gaming 3-15IHU6 laptop in the first slot? I hope you understand me.
Hello! Thank you for watching. 2242 size will only fit in the 2242 slot that is opposite to 2280 slot. If one is facing you and to your left side then the other slot is to the far right. Make sure you got the screw also. You will probably get it with Transcend, can't be certain. Let me know what you were able to accomplish. Thank you.
Hello can i imstall 2.5 ssd SATA into that laptop without removing the factory memory disc?
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can but only if your factory disc is m.2 2230 size like on the laptop featured in this video. Did you open it already and had a look?
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks yes i did, my factory memory is m.2
@@adamkooo3385 successful upgrading!
hello, for the M2 NVME ssd, can I use the mounting screws that are included in the kit to screw it in?
Thank you for watching. You can definitely use them. I got paddings and screw for m.2 NVMe. Not sure if you will need a standoff also. Please search for "m.2 standoff" on your favorite search engine. Successful upgrading! Let me know how it went.
@@smooth.IT.operator im probably getting the ssd like tmrw, and sorry for responding at 5o clock
@@smooth.IT.operator so actually I require a standoff, which I forgot to buy, but does it still work without the standoff?
@@ardaninho Thanks for the feedback. What length of m.2 NVMe are we discussing exactly? 2242 or 2280?
@@smooth.IT.operator 2280.
Sir if I do this, will it void my warranty
Thank you for watching. Honestly, yes, it will, Sir. But check if your warranty expired already. I think mine was only 12 months. It is your device, you paid for it, you can do whatever you want with it. Why not try to upgrade it and make it better and learn a lot in the process.
Hi,I have one question.....
Can I install 2TB SSD(PCLe) in Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 model-15ACH6
Also, can the ram be extended to 64GB(3200 mhz)or 32GB(3200mhz)
Thank you for watching! Cannot confirm about 64GB RAM since I didn't read about anyone done it successfully. 32GB is OK and according to Lenovo manual. 2TB SSD PICe is possible and I read about on Lenovo forum about guys who done it. Please come back and post feedback what you were able to accomplish. Successful upgrading!
@@smooth.IT.operator Actually, I didn't bought the 2TB SSD because I thought it wouldn't support.....my laptop is already upgraded with 1TB SSD ....so should I buy 2TB SSD ?...and will it be easy to install it as I installed 1TB SSD
@@jayantadas9936 Go for it. Procedure basically the same if you done it before. I hear that you might need a longer standoff and a screw since 2TB chips are located on both sides of the PCB of your new 2TB SSD. I am talking about m.2 2280 PCIe SSD.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thx bro.....I was really waiting for months for this detailed explanation.....your videos are really worth watching🔥btw do you have any other platforms where I can follow you ....it will be helpful for me if I face any difficulty ❤️
@@jayantadas9936Yep, just search my nickname/handle on IG/TT/FB. Like everything you see. Hehehe! Cheers!
can i use 1tb for 2242 slot? And what the maximum size for 2.5" slot?
Thank you for watching. The laptp in the video has 2242 SSD as OS drive. Please download product specification PDF file in the description of the video for all the details. Only one page pdf.
I have rtx3050 version, Can I install an additional 2.5 SATA SSD in my laptop, please reply.
I'm facing the same question about adding a 2.5 SATA SSD to my RTX 3050 laptop. Have you found any solutions or info on this?
@@supernice1265 nahh, if you find one then please let me know
@@amankaptiyal640 i think we can install an 2.5 sata ssd psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Gaming_3_15ACH6/IdeaPad_Gaming_3_15ACH6_Spec.pdf
Thank you for watching. Yes, that is what this video is all about.
@@supernice1265 Thank you for watching, follow the video guide and you can install 1x additional 2.5inch SATA SSD into your laptop, only one.
Im using nitro5 whose sata 3 slot is said to be for the hdd but is it possible for me to install the ssd sata3?
Thank you for watching. SATA3 is for HDD and SSD, both compatible with any laptop MBO. The drive in the video is SSD SATA3 but could have just as easy installed HDD SATA3.
can you show how to upgrade the ram???? I read another user having trouble opeinng the ram case.
Hi good day i lost my ssd/hdd bracket, can dind any in store near me,what other model have similar bracket??or is there any??thank you sir..
Thank you for watching Sir. There are links for the bracket in the description of the video on Amazon. Safe to open. Have a look please.
hey bro, just a query,
my 15ach6 came with 512gb m.2 2280 ssd and now i only have option to add 2242 m.2 ssd in another slot,
can we add 2280 ssd in 2242 slot, or do we have any alternatives to add another 2280 ssd?
Note: mine is RTX 3050 GPU and Ryzen 5 5600H config
Thank you for watching. According to the official product specification reference (I put the PDF file in the description box of this video for everyone to download) you cannot install 2x 2280 m.2 SSDs. 2242 is all you got left as you clearly wrote in your comment.
@@smooth.IT.operator thanks for the reply, btw can i opt in for 1tb HDD with existing 512 m.2 2280 ssd
@@torukmactogaming6645 Unfortunately they are mutually exclusive. The one or the other. You can't have them both.
can i add another m.2 ssd ?
Thank you for watching. You most certainly can. The longer one and you need a standoff for m.2 drive and the single screw goes into the standoff. Google search "m.2 standoff" and look at the images.
Thanks!
You are welcome, thank you for watching.
the RAM is the hardest part to upgrade, people can break the laptop :( there's no video on how to open the ram protective case.
Thank you for watching. In all honesty especially regarding plastic I used to break stuff all the time. The trick is to apply the right amount of force only. Easier said than done. Successful upgrading!
@@smooth.IT.operator :/ i read that someone broke theirs and ended up pulling a capacitor now im scared to try to open the ram case. i have the same laptop,mine came with 8gb of ram
@@roblox21242 Wise to be careful. But I would say that there are far worse things that could happen to any of us then breaking a laptop. This RAM casing is meant to be easily removed. It is good to be careful but not to the point that it prevents you from achieving your goals, doubling your RAM to 16GB. You can do it.
6:30 how to remove the cover. For RAM upgrade check my last few videos on my channel. Different laptop models but the procedure is the same. If you need buying recommendations, check the description of this video to buy on Amazon.
@@smooth.IT.operator Thank you!
I will look at the ram :)
Ну а нвме м2 как установить, точнее как зафиксировать?
Thank you for watching. Shouldn't be a problem replacing you m.2 if it needs fixing. You can replace the existing 2242 size m.2 or install the 2280 size m.2. Successful upgrading.
Thanks bhai
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Has anyone tried it with the caddy from the link?
THE WAAAAY U OPENED THE LAPTOP UGH
Thank you for watching. I opened it like walking on eggshells.
00:35 It hurts my eyes seeing how he opens the lid only from the right side 😵💫😵💫
You could just blink or look the other way? Care to elaborate?
Cost of this ssd?
And can install nvme 3.0 ssd for the same?
Thank you for watching. Have a look at the links I put from Amazon for everyone in the description below the video. I put multiple SSD even. The links are safe and lead to Amazon. The cost of SATA SSD and NVME are not the same. NVME is a bit more expensive because faster.