How to upgrade SSD and RAM in Lenovo Legion Y520

In this video, I install a new NVMe SSD in a Lenovo Y520-15IKBM and reinstall Windows.
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16gb ram upgrade: amzn.to/45JWzm5
32gb ram upgrade: amzn.to/3QAof8r
Here's my favorite screw driver kit used on all builds/repairs:
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[@waffle_7449]

thanks for the video man, really helpful for me :D

[@cess9593]

Many thanks , you helped me to revive my laptop Gracias desde Mx

[@FROILANDRES]

Thanks for the video! Maximum Size and Speed suported for the M.2 NVMe SSD and Maximum Memory / RAM Size (i7 variant)? has someone tried 64 GB DDR4-2400 (2 x 32 GB RAM Sticks)?

[@HereticFalcon]

32 GB is the upper limit

[@FROILANDRES]

​@@HereticFalconThanks for your answer! Some manufacturers say it can handle 64 GB, if someone has done it, please share...

[@3TGamingTBT]

Any tips on returning the cable wires or the WIFI card , the gray and black wires, ty

[@HiIpal]

please answer my question, i’m so confused to upgrade ssd for my lenovo y520 cause all my friends say i shoul buy ssd gen4 cause the speed, but my technician said i should buy ssd gen3 cause gen4 not support for this laptop and will not compatible, so… what should i buy?

[@zbigniewzielinski9296]

Great video! I got question-do I need to add thermal paste or is it not needed? Cheers

[@FROILANDRES]

For M.2 SSD? No need

[@Lisuu-vg8fm]

can you make a video of how to add another ssd bc i dont want to do any of the windows instalation stuff

[@lemonhouse100]

Very good demo

[@dainwright1573]

What are the screw sizes? I'm missing three of the thirteen for the bottom plate.

[@wowman142]

I think it’s m3 if I remember correctly

[@R4ndomARG]

my new ssd m.2 doesnt show up in bios menu, dead end..

[@FN10-g8l]

Ist ddr4 2400 T OK?

[@DarylKruger]

Can the installed programs from the old SSD be transferred to the newly installed drive with the sleeve /old drive via the USB?

[@alexvsguitar]

Can i put a second ssd?

[@FROILANDRES]

yes, one M.2 NVME and one 2.5" SATA III.

[@cutecatsvideos9431]

Hii i have same laptop currently i has 16gb ram and 2tb hdd and 256gb ssd but i want it upgrade to 32gb ram and 2tb m.2 ssd does it improve its performance. Bcz im using it for editing and gaming but i wanna know is it worth to upgrade it or not . its lagging in editing and loading very slow games . pls reply...

[@FROILANDRES]

Hi, in your case, yes, 32 GB DDR4-2400 Memory (RAM) will help a lot and as secondary measurement look for the fastest M.2 NVMe SSD (At least 3500 MB/s read). PD: Make sure your games and most used programs are installed in the SSD.

[@prashantgupta9288]

Hello Using 16GB, you're having issues with video editing? Which software?

[@FROILANDRES]

@@prashantgupta9288 Nowadays, 16 GB DDR4-2400 (somehow equivalent to 12 GB DDR4-3200) is very low amount of RAM if you want to keep all Apps and Programs open and running properly, not to mention if you use it for video editing and gaming... Even a couple web browsers with some tabs each can easily eat that RAM. Regards!

[@cutecatsvideos9431]

@@prashantgupta9288 im using davinci and after effects but after upgrading 32gb still feels low

[@chandlerbennett4287]

If you just changed the ram would you need to anything software wise or can you just boot up and everything is good? Or in other words are there any other steps you would need to do if just ram?

[@rbacon8922]

Upgrading ram is simple. Just install the ram stick and boot it up afterwards. Software thing is required if you're replacing the SSD tho since you'll need a fresh copy of windows OS.

[@YogiLocz]

Is that how I can update it to latest version of windows?

[@FamilyGeekery]

Upgrading to Windows 11 requires several hardware features enabled. Your best bet is to download Microsoft’s took which checks your computer for compatibility.

[@lordemi]

I have a hhd in the sata port. Can I add a nvme and use it for the O.S.? I mean working with the ssd and hdd

[@lordemi]

Update: I tried what I said and of course it worked, The O.S. start in seconds!!!! Crazy

[@FROILANDRES]

Of course, and I would repalce the HDD for a 2.5" SATA III SSD with at least 550 MB/s speed. HDD's are so slow (only use them for long term and low use files / media).