Installing SSD on X201

I just got x201 with HDD.
But I also ordered Intel 160GB SSD.

What is the best way to install SSD in x201?
I am sure there has been a detailed post about this, but it is really hard to find one.

Can someone give me link or explain the steps to me?
I am mostly curious about installing window 7 and also installing other Thinkvantage applications and drivers on SSD.

 

changing hdd is easiest thing on thinkpad.

simply screw and install, fix in 5 min.

can you post an open box pictures? cannot believe lenovo is so fast this time. probably because there is no major changes for this generation.

i am interested in upgrade my x200s to x201s if they provide wwan and web cam on the new model, however, NOT.

 

Its pretty easy - a windows 7 clean install took around 15min on my machine, then I let ThinkVantage System Update find the few drivers that weren't automatically found. It also lets you pick and choose which other ThinkVantage utilities you want.

Because I'm a bit paranoid, I downloaded the ethernet and wifi drivers ahead of time, but I didn't end up needing them.

This isn't the same thing as restoring an OEM install, but IMO is better as you can pick and choose what goes onto the machine.

 

Make your reinstall disks obviously so you can load the OS on the new drive. But aside from that w7 will pick up a lot of the drivers as others have mentioned. Then just update accordingly to get up to date.

 

Did you get a CD in the box with any drivers for the X201 ?

 

Probably not. Lenovo makes you burn off your own disks.

 

What are you getting for boot times now?

 

Haven't timed it, but boot is noticeably faster. It's the little things like having the fingerprint scan be available just about instantly during Window's login and programs snapping up right away that make the biggest difference to me.

 

64bit takes longer too fyi. Or so I am told...
Either way coming out of sleep is the real benefit!