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ThinkPad T420 mSATA SSD Replacement

Introduction

If you need more storage but don't want to replace the hard drive, consider putting in an msata ssd.

What you need

  1. ThinkPad T420 mSATA SSD Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unlock the battery latch and hold it it the unlocked position.

    • Remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow.

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  3. ThinkPad T420 mSATA SSD Replacement, Remove the RAM door: step 2, image 1 of 2 ThinkPad T420 mSATA SSD Replacement, Remove the RAM door: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the screw in red (Phillips #2). This screw stays captive in the bottom RAM door cover, and does not need to be removed.

    • Pull the cover up with a fingernail or a nonmarring pry tool.

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  4. ThinkPad T420 mSATA SSD Replacement, Put in mSATA SSD: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure to buy an mSATA and not an m.2 ssd. an m.2 will not work without an adapter

    • Unscrew the circled screw and slide in the mSATA SSD.

    • It is not possible to boot off of the mSATA SSD from the bios, so it cannot be your main drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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