Replacing SSD on Old Lenovo ThinkPand Worklaptop help
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I have an Old Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.

I am looking to use a Samsun 850 Evo 2.5" SSD in the system to run Linux and practice my programming skills. I see an opportunity for great career growth, and I need a system I can practice on.

After removing the back panel, it appears there are two M2 SSD slots and one 2.5" SSD/HDD slot.

The M2 slots look like there are connections available. While the 2.5" slot is blocked off where I’d expect the connection to be availible. How can I connect the 2.5" SSD to the laptop?

Additional information: The left most slot is the original OS boot slot. The fixture in the slot appears to be a heat sink. The 2 unsued slots have a spot for a ribbon cable, maybe?

  • CaptDust
    5·
    12 days ago

    What Thinkpad model is this? Would be easier to look up supported hardware with that information. I think it’s missing a drive cage, I don’t see any mounting hardware in that 2.5" area. And likely will need a ribbon adapter, if the model supports one.

    There is also a possibility this is just empty space in the chassis unfortunately.

    Edit-: JHDD2 should work with a ribbon cable adapter, you’ll still want a drive caddy to keep it secured.

    • Heikki@lemm.eeOP
      2·
      11 days ago

      Thank you for your help. I found the cable. I didn’t think of a tray but will be sure to order one.

      Thank you