Upgrading the Thinkpad T510 for 2020! SSD + Max RAM
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Putting some elbow grease and new parts into a T510 that has been sitting in a drawer for several years. Even today these machines can still be very competent with the right upgrades. Here are a few items you may need for your T510 at this stage in its life-
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The max ram for this laptop is 8GB (two 4GB sticks) which is a limitation of the cpu itself (this generation, not able to be modified with cpu swap). You can use any 2.5" SATA SSD to upgrade the drive, up to 4TB drives have been tested. The 256gb linked is the right balance of cost and functionality in my opinion.
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I purchased a T510 as my first Thinkpad a few months ago and just ordered the parts to finally upgrade today. A refurb'd 500 GB 860 evo and 8GB RAM on their way. This video was incredibly relevant to what I'll be doing, so thanks for the upload!
I use this laptop primarily as a "bored at work" and on the go machine for places I don't want to take my Inspiron. Fell in love with this beast fairly quickly and look forward to making it a little snappier!
Still getting used to this Trackpoint though...
Matthew Gammon Awesome! Yeah I love these things, recently was able to grab a T420 a resurrect it too, still super solid
@@GarageMaxedOut my school laptop is a damn Lenovo thinkpad t530.
2023 and this video is still relevant 😆 Just picked up an old W510 for under 100$, looking into upgrading it to this century.
Awesome!
not a computer person but learning slowly but surely. this helps a ton. that you so very much.
Glad I could help!
This video is just what I needed. I learned I was too chicken to open up the computer itself and clean it myself (lol), but installing the upgrades like the RAM on the underside was a breeze!
Other videos I watched for this laptop had a metal structure for the RAM slot. Yours was plastic, like mine, and seeing that high angle of insertion is what did the trick. You're a big help! Thanks so much!
Glad it could help!
Nice video and useful information. Wished I had seen this ideo a week ago.
I was in the process of installing my Lenovo T510 with Ubuntu 19.10.
Learned that its 2GB memory was not enough, so
I fumbled around and finally figured out how to install memory from the bottom.
Today I received a single strip of 4GB memory off Ebay and installed it just about an hour ago.
Ubuntu runs great now.
Next, after watching your video I think I'll purchase another 4GB memory module to bring
my laptop from 6GB to 8GB, and then install a SSD. Didn't realize that SSD had fallen that low in price.
You are right, your information is a great way to make these old laptops relevant in the world of 2020.
Glad to hear it could help! Ubuntu has become more resource intensive over the years...I remember running an old version on just 256mb!
You can also upgrade to 16 gb. It will work!
@@rumpelstilz6329 Wait I thought the t510 was capped at 8GB right?
Thank you. I upgrade my t510 too with your video.
Glad it helped
Been thinking of doing exactly this with my T510. Running slower then a snail stuck in molasses. Can't even get links running for my kid's elearning while in self isolation. I got a replacement laptop but I really don't want to get rid of this machine, its been so good to me, I love business T series Lenovos for their solid build.
Definitely worth it- these are very reliable and with the right upgrades are perfectly viable today.
@@GarageMaxedOut
My replacement is a Lenovo Y520...a gaming laptop. Easily outperforms the T510, but no where near the same solid feel. Even the feel of the keyboard doesn't compare.
I am a dev having this t510 with 500GB SATA drive and 8 GB Ram, amazingly it is perfectly running Android Studio 4.0, SQL SERVER R2 etc... Very good laptop and reliable,,, No Heat issues
Awesome!
Very clear descriptions. Your video saved me an unnecessary headache (I thought I had to remove all the trim in order to access the RAM under the keyboard). Thank you.
Great work! I just found a W510 in a closet at work. Going to resurrect it.
Good luck!
such a great video, I felt so empowered to do this all by myself, simple explanation. And love the links, living in europe so it was a little tricky getting the stuff/ making sure that is is the same.
thumbs up.
Glad it could help, thanks for watching!
Amazing. This is exactly the video I need for my t510.
Glad I could help!
This is a great laptop for a multi-boot OS system setup - without any software based bootloader to worry about being corrupted later.
Just get 2 extra drives set up on rails to carry around - one windows, one mac and one Linux (or some other OS) and your set.
Thank you! This was more than enough to also work on my W510.
Glad it could help!
Presentation made memory and hard drive upgrade so easy. Thanks. Very nice presentation.
You are most welcome!
just the quickie i was looking for.
Glad it could help!
Thanks a lot for this. Great work bro
Glad you liked it!
Saved my life. Thanks! :-)
Glad it helped!
Thanks buddy for clear explanation
Glad it helped!
Bro thanks this really helped me a lot
No problem 👍
Excellent teacher!!!😇
Thank you! 😃
Thank you!
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
Very nice. I have way too many Lenovo Thinkpads (just ask my son). I find with the T61 and later series, a 64-bit Windows OS, 4-- 16 RAM (depending on what they will support) and an SSD they do very nicely. Love the classic keyboards.
I love the T61s, the last of the greats.
@@GarageMaxedOut When you're right, you're right.
very good video thanks I'm a fan of the T510 also I have a few of them all upgraded now, they work well for today's zoom stuff and all and can be had for a reasonable price
Yup!
Good job, i want to do the same upgrade on my t510. But i want to remove dvd drive and put there hdd.
Thanks! Yeah you mean these things right?
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Love them...this specific laptop isn't destined for one but as time goes on fewer and fewer people need a physical disk drive so these adapters are great.
Nicy done. Thank you. Helped me find the keyboard attachment screws. Do you know how to clone the drive onto an SSD before replacing it? I have a T530 - do you know how much RAM it will accept?
Great video, man. Is it possible to replace the processor (the same model and specs)?
Yup, you can use this cpu- amzn.to/2QIZivd
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you very much. This very useful. I researched a bit and learned that a lot of people got RAM that would not work. Did you try both items you recommend? I am hoping to avoid the hassle of ordeing and returning item. Thanks again.
Yes, this ram works great in these
@@GarageMaxedOut Thank you again. I upgraded my laptop while watched your video.
Excellent video Master!!... Do you know what is the best CPU to upgrade this laptop (T510)??
I7 640M
I picked up a T510 from my university about a year ago, it's been sitting in my room next to a T60 and I've been thinking of repairing both! Any ideas where I can find parts that are reliable and available? (other than ebay) I specifically probably need ram, definitely new battery, keyboard, need to short the yellow chip (university put a bios password they didnt keep track of when i asked that i need to hard reset) and maybe a new i7 cpu, but I havent actually been able to test its performance so the cpu might not be necessary, thermal paste definitely is.
Great video... have been using with 8GB and Samsung SSD for few years with SQL Server and still works great... my only issue is with heat. Can we replace the fan?
Yes, but generally it is not a problem with the fan itself but with the thermal paste. After 7-8 years, you need to remove the fan, clean off all the old paste, and reapply (this is with any computer). I use Arctic- amzn.to/2OPktHL
I have the exact same laptop but I'm noticing it's wifi speed is a lot slower than all the other devices in the house.
Should I replace it's wifi card? if yes then will it support newer WiFi cards with latest bandwidth support or should I get a USB wifi adapter?
Checkout this thread for advice on upgrading wifi cards in these- thinkpads.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=112945
Great video! How fast is that mechanical hard drive that you put in this laptop?
It was a 5900rpm drive. For replacing mech drives with SSDs, I recommend these- amzn.to/2OM7RRD
I like how detailed and clear your explanations are.
I'm going to replace the fan on my Lenovo ThinkPad W150. Do I have to remove the screw from the place that houses the Drive to be able to the remove Keyboard Bezel? The screw is stuck at the moment. TY!
If your screws are feeling tight- ensure you are using the proper size screwdriver. Seems simple, but if you are using an eyeglasses screwdriver you will be able to get most of them but not all. The absolute best screwdriver I have found for the Thinkpad heads are the cheap Stanley multi-drivers like this one- amzn.to/2RI9guo
@@GarageMaxedOut Thank You SO MUCH for your reply and the great information. I appreciate it!!!
you think this would be good for programming????
Do you have the sound cutting off problem with the Lenovo T510? If yes, how did you solve it?
I tried to complete the upgrade but it crashed on me. It was a Lenovo T510.
The link for the Caddy Bumpers did not work:
Caddy/bumpers: amzn.to/2sQ25Hb
Do you have a video or link on instructions on how to re-install Windows once we upgrade the SSD?
Thank you very much, I have the same machine and I love it, plus I have 2 docking stations, (For Work and Home), but now I need to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro and my corporate tells me I need more RAM (8GB at least) and Disk Space (250 GB SSD at least), so this video save me a lot of money and trouble.
Again, Thank you
Are you wanting to do a clean installation or trying to upgrade the existing one? I recommend a clean installation with the new SSD, and you can use your Windows 7 key to activate it for free (legit)- th-cam.com/video/kRBpRfw7OMk/w-d-xo.html
@@GarageMaxedOut I want to do a clean installation once I upgrade the SSD, Do you have a video on how to do that?
Do I need a spacer/adapter from 7mm to 9.5mm?
No you won't need a spacer. I haven't done a W10 install video yet, I'll put that on my list to do :-) Here is one though- th-cam.com/video/J9x_UCLOo3M/w-d-xo.html
I tried these crucial rams on thinkpad t510 with i7 processor and bios see that ram only windows fail to boot and it is on 64bits windows 10 pro. Any recomendations?
If you used the ram in the description links, it will work. Take both sticks out, put one back in firmly. Boot the laptop. If it booted, shut it down and put the second stick in then boot again. Most times when a laptop doesn't boot after a ram upgrade, the ram isn't fully seated.
Did I need to upgrade the hard drive first?
Great video! I am looking to upgrade my Lenovo w520 from HDD 500 gb to SSD and RAM from 8 gb to 32 gb. Can you please recommend the maximum size for SSD? Thank you.
You have no limitation with Sata interface if you have a modern os. You can put 2tb ssd easily or more
Hello W510 introduced what is the maximum number of RAMs? It had 2x4 GB by default. I put in + 2x4 GB. 16GB in total. Well, no picture since. I also chirp, I restored the basic RAM, the glitter is gone, but there is still no picture. Would anyone help? Did I kill my plane? : C
great instruction... tho' I'd say more 30 deg as opposed to 45 lol... will the T510 support more than 8GB? I already have 4GB but would like to upgrade to 12 or 16 if possible as I love this laptop. I see that 4GB sticks are available for this model.... but want to confirm...thx
Unfortunately no- the W510 can go higher and the T520 can go higher, but the T510 is at 8GB
@@GarageMaxedOut ok.. thanks... at least I can go up to 8GB... cheers!!
Is there a way to change the graphics card? I mean, i have installed an NVIDIA one, so i think i could replace it for another laptop graphic card… maybe?
No unfortunately not on this one
Hi, how are you?
I've tried to install two "1x4gb Kingston Kvr16ls11/4" rams on my t510, but it won't turn on...
Do you know if it they are not compatible?
I choose that brand because Crucial is hard to find in my country and this Kingston rams where similar
The ram you mentioned should be both 1.35v and 1.5v compatible. Unplug the stick and reseat it firmly.
Thank you for the great video! Can I add an extra ssd to a t520 modle from the cd tray area? And is it worth it. I was also told I could add up to 16 GB of RAM to the t520 modle so 2 8gb. In your opinion do you think I should make these 2 upgrades? Are they worth the money?
My version of t520 is a i5 two core version
Yes, buy this adapter- amzn.to/384lNRg
For ram, yes you can go to 16gb- amzn.to/3mZ79PG
Yes I think it is worth it depending on your work type. For most office and school users, the i5 T520 is still very viable, and the SSD and ram upgrades will keep you going for a long time.
@@GarageMaxedOut thank you very much
With 6GB of RAM memory, how much improvement would a SSD upgrade make?
I know there is a huge difference upgrading from 2GB RAM to 6GB.
If you use the computer solely for web browsing, a normal harddrive is fine. An SSD will have much faster boot times though, and if you use it for anything else- you'll love the quick read times for loading different programs. On my personal machines, I upgrade them to SSDs right off the bat. Its really noticeable once you've been using an SSD system to go to one with a mechanical harddrive again. Even a "lower end" drive like this one will be much faster- amzn.to/2SUUscV
I know the laptop is equipped with an i5 but can it run modern games with the ram maxed out? Im getting obe this weekend
For 3D games, you will want a laptop with a dedicated graphics card (this is integrated). It will play older and web based games, but no it won’t play modern AAA titles
i got t510 with nvs3100M card and i can play League of Legends, CS, and that type of games on 40 frames. 8gb ram and ssd drive. SSD made this laptop rly nice for business working.
Hey bro.. I bought a 8gb DDR3 ram for my laptop, same as yours... If i put the new 8gb ram on slot 1, do i need to remove the ram for the second slot?.. I have 4gb ram ( 2 and 2)
Edit :is it safe to put 8gb and 2gb together? Or there are some defects
You can put them together and have 10GB Ram (8+2). This model supports up to 16GB ram (2x8GB). What interesting is that you can install an extra ssd drive right under the keyboard beside second Ram slot. This way I have two ssd drives - one 256GB under the keyboard (seen automatically as primary) and othe 480GB ssd in the standard slot :) You can also upgrade the cpu to i7 2760QM.
I just ordered ssd drive but worried I've got wrong of one. Is Sata 3 ok? Worried :(
Nope, SATA3 is backwards compatible, you will be fine
Hi, any suggestion on what kind of brand product of ssd to buy?
I've had really good experiences with these and they are inexpensive- amzn.to/3zz4cwl
How can I replace the battery, did someone already open the battery box?thx in advance for hints
Here is the extended battery pack for the T510 amzn.to/3BDwUO5
Hello Sir!!! can we install M.2 NVMe SSD in T510 thinkpad ?
Only using an adapter.
Correct- amzn.to/3F2IIeg
You'll need an adapter like this one- amzn.to/3F2IIeg
I cannot upgrade my laptop more than 2 gb ram. It doesn’t boot. What is wrong?
That generally means the ram isn’t seated fully. Sometimes though, a ram slot will die. Try your known-good ram stick in each slot one at a time to confirm both slots function
Hi mate. Could you help me out. I have tried the ram upgrade but laptop turns on then trips and restarts the laptop can't get any closer to fully loading windows. I'm trying to do a bios update at the moment but any idea what it could be ? Cheers
At what point does it restart? Before or after Windows starts to load? As a general troubleshooting guideline, I would pull out both new sticks of ram. Plug one old ram stick into a slot and boot. Shut it down, pull that same ram stick out and put it in the other slot, boot it again. Assuming both go well, your slots themselves are fine. Take one stick from the new ram kit and take the same steps- assuming all good, do the same steps with the second new ram stick.
Okay I will try that. It's brand new ram from Crucial and was specified for this laptop. Also laptop maxes out at 8gb and I have 2x4gb RAMs. First time I've ever had ram issues like this it's weird
Can we insert both HDD as well as 128 SSD at same time????
The slot will only accommodate one drive, however you can buy an optical drive adapter for a separate drive if you wanted. This is the adapter- amzn.to/3IHuZMU
Can you mix samsung 1Gb and 8 GB ram ( keeping same brand: Samsung)
Yes, but then you will no longer be in dual channel mode. Much better performance to use two modules of the same capacity.
@@GarageMaxedOut thank you
Hey could you help me with this .. is it possible to run 3ds max in my thinkpad w520 lap as it got i7, 500 gb hdd, 8gb ram
On Citra? Yes
I just replaced the two 2gb cards in my t510 with two 4gb cards, but now I'm getting a black screen on start up. I ended up installing one of the new and one of the old and then refreshing my Windows Index Experience and it recognizes 6gb of ram but I cant get it to work with both the new cards at once. HELP!
Probably not seated all the way- I would remove, and try one slot at a time
@@GarageMaxedOut Hi there, I have exactly the same problem with Crucial DDR3L 1600 SODIMM, any luck with solution? Do you have the link for BIOS Update? I have tried to find on Lenovo sites, but without luck. Thank you for any support here.
What of games are going on with the renovation
This won't increase your ability to play games that much- games are mainly dependent on the graphics card and processor.
Hey I have a t510i it's a 2gb and i5 m560 what is the difference the t510i and the T510
Functionally, not much. When they were released the T510i was a budget variant so they changed some of the components- no WWAN, no Intel vPro,
and instead of Intel 6200 WLAN, it has Intel 1000 WLAN. It was only offered with one i3 and i5 cpu choice.
@@GarageMaxedOutthanks mate sorry I didn't notice ur comment cz I desactived the app notifications
What are MHz you used for the ram?
1600mhz- amzn.to/2W7SEBR
How to upgrade Lenovo ThinkPad L510
Cpu and gpu
Please help
Unfortunately you cannot upgrade those
Can the RAM of this laptop be upgraded to 16?
No max that's supported is 8 gb
It will support 4 tb hdd?
Yes, you will need one of these- amzn.to/2CEwLA3
Bro max ram is only 8gb?
Yes that’s correct for this model
On the T420, Lenovo officially says that it can have up to 8GB of RAM, but you can actually upgrade it to 16GB. It might be the same with a T510 but I don't know for sure.
@@anonymous82783 unfortunately the T510 uses first gen mobile i5/i7 cpus which have a max ram of 8GB restricted by the cpu.
@@GarageMaxedOut I assume you can't change the CPU. Damn.
Worst design ever having the second RAM under the keyboard. Odd, on an otherwise very well designed unit.
Yeah, I think they did that to shrink the footprint of the ram section of the logic board.
Thank you!
You're welcome!