How to swap your HDD to an SSD, in a Lenovo IdeaPad 330

This is a non-sponsored video of how to swap your HDD to an SSD, in a Lenovo IdeaPad 330.
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[@sebastiangonzales46]

Wait the HDD didn't have any screws? you just pull it out? the one I disassembled has screws to remove

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Yep, as you see, this one had no screws (and it wasn't opened before). There are different versions (with slight modifications) of the same model sometimes, depending on when it was made.

[@sebastiangonzales46]

@@OCDaddyZsolt Ohh interesting that they made different variants but with kind of same model name

[@emptyhad2571]

I put that in but I’m having a boot problem on t520 thinkpad.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Did you clone your HDD to the SSD? Or did you install an OS on the SSD, after you swapped the drives?

[@emptyhad2571]

I just put in the new Kingston drive and selected it on the boot up menu and now I’m in the loop. I didn’t clone the hdd to the ssd.

[@emptyhad2571]

Don’t think I installed a os on the sdd.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@emptyhad2571 That’s why it is not booting. You need an OS to boot.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@emptyhad2571 You need to do this first: You can clone your hard drive by following these easy steps kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnqqmpqqhr2ia5I

[@Tpk1976]

Great video! Is it different for 330S? Also, which Kingston SSD did you use? Thanks

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Cheers ;) The method is more-or-less the same for all laptops, the only difference is the way of disassembling them and some might have a special rack, but that's it. I beleive, it was the UV400, but you can use other brands and models too, all should be compatible.

[@Tpk1976]

@@OCDaddyZsolt thanks for your quick reply!

[@mikevie6845]

thank you; very clear and useful

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

👍

[@ahmedamrahmed2365]

Hii, please tell me what is the size of the screws? it is 1.2 mm or 1.5 mm?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Not sure which dimesion do you refer to, but standard 2.5" HDD/SSD screws are M3 x 3 mm.

[@HarpreetSingh-ui6dv]

What tool wS used to clone HDD to SSD, any additional hardware needed to plug ssd bfr cloning. Plz list the software name and h/w needed

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

You need an external USB-SATA rack/enclosure and Google one of the free software for cloning. There are new ones coming up by the day.

[@kar4tube]

Very helpful video indeed. I tried getting Clonezilla to work but it just wouldn't boot from USB on my Lenovo 330. AOMEI did the trick! Very surprised at how painless this was thanks to your DIY!

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Cool ;)

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

Nice video;thanks for the work.I dont wonna clone the hdd;better installing a new;actual Win10;without Lenovos Programms and stuff.All the used datas are in my;my wifes, on a usb stick.A new and clean installing semms better to us......

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Cheers. Yes, of course I would recommend a fresh copy also, without all the bloatware, however most people wouod find cloning a more comfortable option.

[@nrncsfx]

Hello. If I install a 240 GB Kingston SSD in the Lenovo Ideapad 330 15 AST model, will there be a significant change in speed?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

The size of the storage in case of an SSD drive makes no difference really in speed (not really visible).

[@buladginamos7337]

bro i have a lenovo ideapad 330s, I am not satisfied with its performance. I am planning to upgrade it. Can i upgrade it to SSD? and also I want to upgrade its ram, would the 4 gb ram be okay? or adding an 8 gb ram would be better?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Hiya, yep, you can add SSD to it, no problem. That will speed it up significantly. I wouldn't bother with the 8GB RAM, for regular use, 4GB should be more than enough (paired with the SSD).

[@buladginamos7337]

@@OCDaddyZsolt bro I have another question, you said I can add SSD into my laptop, does that mean replacing the HDD with SSD? And also I checked my device info and I found out that my lenovo ideadpad 330S-141kb has an 8 gb installed RAM. So I don't really have to upgrade its RAM right? Bro I badly want to upgrade it into SSD but I don't know what is best, can you help me in this matter? my laptop model is Lenovo Ideapad 330S-141 kb, 7th Gen, Intel Core i3 with an 8gb installed RAM, may I ask you what is the best upgrade for this model? And btw, you just earned a loyal subscriber. Thanks and God Bless u.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Hi, yes, you have to remove the HDD and put an SSD to its place (similar how it is done in this video). If you have a Windows installer and the Windows product/registration code, you can re-install a fresh Window (some Lenovo models offer the creation of a recovery disc creation), otherwise you can try to clone your existing HDD to an SSD, but then you need an external enclosure to connect it to your laptop. Usually I buy Kingston SSDs nowadays, but there are many good brands, like Sandisk, Samsung, Intel, OCZ, Crucial. Some of those are rather overpriced though, don't go for the top of the pop ones, as they are not as much faster as.more they cost. You will see a massive increase in the speed with just the standard value range as well.

[@buladginamos7337]

@@OCDaddyZsolt bro thank you so much. One more thing, which of these SSD types should I choose for my laptop? 1. SATA SSD 2. PCIe SSD 3. M.2 SSD 4. U.2 SSD 5. NVMe SSD

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

SATA SSD ;)

[@juanmasday2896]

How many GB or TB you bought sir?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Usually I buy 120GB. That is more than enough for an average user, since most of the things are available in the cloud.

[@juanmasday2896]

@@OCDaddyZsolt ah ok sir thanks! You owe me a like and subs wait!

[@azizah_sbrdn]

What kind of ssd did you buy for this laptop? Brand and details? Thanks in advance

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Nowadays I go for the Kingston A400 2,5" 120GB SATA3 SSD (SA400S37/120G), as a reliable and cheap solution.

[@azizah_sbrdn]

OCDaddy_Zsolt one more question, do you happen to know the height of the caddy for this laptop? Is it 9.5mm?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@azizah_sbrdn Can't remember, sorry. It is some standard size and regardless the size, the screws are at the same place and an SSD would fit in without any issue.

[@azizah_sbrdn]

OCDaddy_Zsolt ah ok thanks so much for replying! Edit: came back to say the caddy is 9mm.

[@rustythemusty6378]

How did you transfer the os and shit

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

You can use the Macrium Reflect 8 for that. Search for an older version, which gives full functionality within the 30 days trial. I have a video on that one too: You can clone your hard drive by following these easy steps kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnqqmpqqhr2ia5I

[@ahmedamrahmed2365]

hello, please tell me can i use another type of SSD instead of Kingston? what is the size required for lenovo ideopod 330?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Hi, sure, you can use any other brands. The size depends on your budget, you can put in almost any size, but usually 256GB or 512GB is more than enough to most people.

[@muditrustagi3356]

Is this a 9mm thick drive or a 7mm one? I have a Lenovo IdeaPad, 330-15IKB. i5-8250U, Radeon graphics, indian version. Which SSD will fit in my laptop? 9mm or 7mm?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

So far I could fit any SSD to any laptops. The wholes for the screws are always at the same place, regardless of the thickness.

[@tatasuryanto2804]

bro, how to turn off the battery (disconnect the power) before installation

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

You need to unplug the battery from the mainboard. You can see in the video the colourful batch of cables, on the top of the battery, in the middle. You can unplug from there.

[@ravindrayogi3196]

I put hdd at dvd with caddy and ssd at hdd place. After installing os to ssd ,now unable to update drivers from device manager. Why this happened.any solution except from manufacturer website drivers

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Can’t tell. There should be no relation between these events. Is the computer connected to the Internet?

[@ravindrayogi3196]

@@OCDaddyZsolt yes

[@ravindrayogi3196]

May be windows new 21h2 version has new policy or rules to update driver . I heared in news that windows r disable the function to update drivers directly from device manager . But we can update it from windows update

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@ravindrayogi3196 Which OS is it?

[@ravindrayogi3196]

@@OCDaddyZsolt windows 10 pro

[@youssefghoneim8012]

Do I have to disconnect the battery even if the device is turned off before installation?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

It is always best to disconnect, when working with/on electronics. Not must though.

[@youssefghoneim8012]

@@OCDaddyZsolt laptop is working flawlessly thanks to this. Boot times has had a significant change in speed as well :) makes me wonder why I waited so long to buy an ssd... not gonna be forced to buy another laptop for a while now thanks to you!

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Cool :)

[@WarriorV8]

Alright so how can i install windows OS on the newer SSD ?? or is it an automatic process

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

It is not automatic. Search for "windows media creation tool" and download it from Microsoft directly. That will help you to create a genuine W10 installer. Then you have to boot tge PC with the new SSD from that W10 installer. Of course, you will need your W10 product key also, which is usually on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop, or top of the PC.

[@WarriorV8]

For clearance , i have Ideapad laptop i5 with 8GB ram and 1TBHDD , it is rather disappointing and slow so i’m planing to replace the HDD to SSD May i ask for the steps for replacement ?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@WarriorV8 The exact way of the replacement differs from model to model, but should be something similar to what you see in this video.

[@WarriorV8]

@@OCDaddyZsolt Now that is a wonderful reply I think i get the idea , Thanks a bunch !

[@vijinvijay11]

bro I have Lenovo IdeaPad 330 i5 8250u with Nvidia 2 gb graphics. is there any capacity limit in SSD especially in this laptop, I am planning to upgrade to 500gb SSD Western digital blue. I am planning to upgrade in the same slot in which you have done. in Amazon Enquiry section one guy was saying that it supports up to 240 gb only please help me out.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

I would be surprised if it only supported up to 240GB. Laptops support even 1TB drives for ages. And SSD or HDD shouldn't make any difference.

[@vijinvijay11]

@@OCDaddyZsolt thank you for your immediate response. ❤️🙏👍

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Just had a quick look for you, Crucial's web page offers even 2TB SSD upgrades for this model.

[@vijinvijay11]

@@OCDaddyZsolt I have checked in the crucial website (IdeaPad 330 15ikb ). supports up to 2 TB . you were right... thanks .

[@datasiegeminecraft5959]

i want to change from a ssd to a hdd is there enything i need to think about? do you think a 3,5" will fit?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Nothing special, can do that way too, however you need to keep in mind that an HDD is rather slow and very sensitive for shaking, as it has moving parts. Also due to the same, it generates more heat. Other than the size and the price, it has 0 benefit. An SSD is a much better choice.

[@datasiegeminecraft5959]

@@OCDaddyZsolt but it would work? i know that ssd has more upps but money is a litle tight thats why im asking

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@datasiegeminecraft5959 Sure, it would. You would either need to clone the existing drive to the new one, or re-install your Windows (or whatever OS you use) from scratch.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Just seen that you edited the first post: No, you can't put a 3.5" HDD into a laptop. That one is for desktop PCs.

[@datasiegeminecraft5959]

@@OCDaddyZsolt oh ok thx for the info i already knew about the cloning part and all that i just wanted to know if it would fit. do you know what hdd will fit?

[@aksjin8929]

Is there a slot for m2 sad

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Can't remember seeing one on this model.

[@toyscorner926]

How can i fixed this it says default boot device missing or boot failed

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Did you clone your old system to the new drive, before swapping the drives? If not, you need to swap back and do so. I have a video about that topic too. After cloning, you can swap.

[@francescooliva5951]

And if i want hdd+SSD together in this PC?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Then you would need to remove the DVD, buy an HDD rack in the shape of the DVD (it is available and rather inexpensive). Put the SSD in the laptop, the HDD to that rack (replace the DVD with it) and that's it.

[@francescooliva5951]

@@OCDaddyZsolt ya, i have already bought ad adaptor to put instead of DVD... But instead of DVD can i put SSD remaining HDD inside laptop or i must put HDD instead of DVD and put SSD inside laptop?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@francescooliva5951 You can put the SSD to the rack.

[@francescooliva5951]

@@OCDaddyZsolt thanks a lot!

[@ravindrayogi3196]

I am already using it.hdd moved to dvd port and new ssd at hdd port.but now i unble to update drivers from device manager.but drivers can updated frim website or windows update

[@eslamam5280]

How can remove cd rom and add ssd in this model

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Does it have CD/DVD ROM at all? The one I disassembled had none.

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

The video shows how to replace the HDD with an SSD. Also if you have a close look, you'll see a secondary SATA connector, just above the HDD, where the DVD would connect normally. With some fiddling around, most likely could add a secondary SSD, but I doubt it is worth the hassle. Just swap the HDD to an SSD and you are good to go.

[@eslamam5280]

@@OCDaddyZsolt iam talk how can i remove cd rom with out unlock all cover i see u remove all cover with out explain how u remove d cd rom

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

You need to open it up, can't go around it. But are you sure it has a CD? Do you have the same model?

[@eslamam5280]

@@OCDaddyZsolt my model is core i5 Lenovo 8th u , ram 8 ddr4 , amd rendom 530 4 g

[@cowneloalvaroids2387]

can u use a Caddy for HDD?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

This model has no optical drive or its space to use a caddy, if you meant that.

[@cowneloalvaroids2387]

@@OCDaddyZsolt Yes i have ideapad 330 can i use caddy to this laptop?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@cowneloalvaroids2387 I don't think so. No space and fittings for one.

[@toyscorner926]

Thanks for the idea I subscribed

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@annamaureenpedracio2779]

Hi sir, i am getting bsod and freezing screen. Is changing hdd to ssd will fix the problem? Thank you so much!!

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Hiya, BSOD and freezing can be caused by many factors, such as memory module error, CPU/GPU failure, overheating and yes, the HDD too. Replacing the HDD to another HDD or SSD might fix the issue, but only if that was faulty, not the previously mentioned others.

[@tgthegrowth2912]

Sir, how do i know if my laptop lenovo ideapad 330 is SATA interface?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

If the HDD has 1 long, 1 short plastic connector, with the copper pads on, then it is SATA. If it has bounch of copper pins, like a brush, then ATA. However I'm pretty sure that all Lenovo IdeaPad 330s are coming with SATA. There are no ATA drives for many years.

[@tgthegrowth2912]

@@OCDaddyZsolt thank you so much!

[@cecilesanzo3780]

can't hear you!!!

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Don't know why, I can hear everything I say before and after the disassembly.

[@scr1pt3drobloxian65]

Nice vids! I like the idea of you making Hungarian vids too!

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

Cheers ;)

[@franklinmayad659]

i confuse. HDD is the storage of the laptop? after i replace HDD to SSD my Storage is dissapear? my all files? my internal storage i mean

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

They won't disappear literally, the files will be on your HDD that you removed. You install a new OS to the laptop, now with the SSD in, then when finished, can put the old HDD in a USB, external HDD rack, connect to the PC and can copy the files over. Or alternatively there are different software available to clone a drive. Then you clone first (but need an external HDD rack yet) and when done, switch the drive. Or simplest: Copy only the important files to a USB stick or external drive and copy back (or not).

[@cj9318]

@@OCDaddyZsolt so instead of buying a external HDD rack, i can just put only files that i need into a USB and just import them into the computer after I switched to SSD?

[@OCDaddyZsolt]

@@cj9318 Exactly. But in this case, you need to do a fresh install of the Windows (or your chosen OS).