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    Best way to install SSD in T420?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mob1lejunkie, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. mob1lejunkie

    mob1lejunkie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have recently purchased T420 and wondering what is the preferred method of installing SSD. I want to use the SSD as the primary boot up drive so would I be better of replacing the HDD or be using the SSD in caddy be enough?

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    mob1lejunkie, Jun 29, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Just my opinion here, if you can find an Intel SSD, that's the way to go unless you need WWAN. Then you can use a larger platter based drive for storage. Speed isn't as important for storage.
     
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    wkearney99 Notebook Consultant

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    What Zaz says. That's what I did in my T420. Put in an Intel 80gb 310 mSATA and kept the 500gb HD for data. Works great. Depends on your storage requirements. The mSATA weighs quite a lot less than a full drive. You could, I suppose, go on a weight-shaving binge and remove both the HD and the DVD (use a stripped, empty drive tray from ebay instead). That'd probably lighten it up by about a half pound.
     
    wkearney99, Jun 30, 2011
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