Lenovo All-In-One C540 SSD Upgrade - How to : Basic | LapFix

[@oldwhtman]

Apparently, there is more than one type of C540. The back cover did just easily slide off. There a dozen invisible plastic tabs that were holding it in place. It's a miracle that some of them didn't break as I forced the cover off. Then the hard drive is locked in place as though it was permanently super-glued to the computer. There are no visible power cables to remove, but I think there are at least two star screws holding the drive in place. And of course they are not easily accessible. The blue plastic frame is blocking direct access to them. I'll probably have to cut away part of the plastic to unscrew them. I'm beginning to think this computer may end up in the dumpster.

[@nancy123magic]

What's the name of the brand that you are using for the bracket?

[@koda1778]

the back plate on mine refuses to come off, I've tried two different methods

[@youdoer]

How do I copy windows etc to the new ssd?

[@bestdate9541]

Can you share the bracket link to purchase, please

[@nicolasmatu]

can you put an ssd drive with a caddy in the cd drive?

[@xo_ecstasy]

i have the exact same computer same way of removing the back and same hardrive but my hard drive was in the opposite way ? so the cables weren’t out like that.

[@ThePolen30]

whats the link to the ssd you bought and the bracket

[@iamkaraoke6508]

is it possible to install SSD without that cover? could you please tell me the technical term of that cover? Thanks a lot

[@lapfix]

The blue piece is the bracket that holds the 3.5" hard drive in place so it doesn't slide out. If you are planning on installing the ssd, you would need a 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive adapter bracket. This would then install into the blue bracket in the machine. Without the blue bracket, your hard drive would be loose and could damage the machine and your hard drive

[@iamkaraoke6508]

@@lapfix Thanks a lot, appreciate it the info :)

[@moonchestre]

Will this be the same for a Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 510S-23ISU? Looks the same design, so I assume it will be fitted in a similar way

[@lapfix]

It is very similar, the bottom on that model pops out the and the hard drive is there

[@silverbrace100]

@@lapfix hello . Your video is great. I have a question. How do you remove the cover to clean the fan on the 510-23ish? It's under part of the top casing. but the casing gets stuck around the CD drive and does not just pull up. Do I have to remove the CD drive first? How?

[@MrTenwisemen]

@slick brick Hi sir you need to download the manual first of your computer model for more references, if your computer like this model 1st make it sure to unplug power cables etc. cables that are connected outside your computer 2nd make sure to cooldown your computer atleast 5mins after using 3rd remove the lower back cover like in this video 4th Remove the HDD & connected Sata cable. 5th Remove the Ram. 6th Remove the DVD/DVDR by pulling down the metal lever to release & pull the side of DVD out. 7th Remove the Metal Stand 8th Remove All Screws in all sides of the plastic back cover. 9th

[@liquidecho3283]

Is a Kingston SSD good for it too?

[@wheezy357]

Do I need to reprogram or backup my HD after I upgrade to an SSD 1TB?

[@davidromaniaw79]

Can you instal a hdd and a ssd in there???

[@arvalia]

My All-in-one is C340, the SATA port is static, not as a cable. Can I somehow put pair of disks, one SSD and one HDD, both 2.5 inc. Thank you!

[@TheOneJPtv]

So after you swapped in the SSD, did you have to partition the drive or does the motherboard already recognize it?

[@matt5702]

I have a levono C540 and I would like to upgrade from the original that came inside of it. I am not a computer guy but i will be doing this myself. Only thing that is scary to me is going in to figure out the exact parts that i need. I would at least like to add more memory because when i try to update to windows 11 it tells me that I don’t have enough space so it can’t. I am gonna try to look through your videos on how to do each one separately. I kinda want to the the cheapest of the 2 first. I will subscribe as soon as i send this message. Thx for your info and videos.

[@mochi2713]

Can I upgrade cpu ram and vga for this pc?

[@lapfix]

The cpu, ram and hard drive are upgrade-able, the gpu is not

[@AntonChe]

Could you please inform what ram type can be used. I had issues with 1.5V Patriot 2x8 1600 - PC turns off after 2 seconds after I turn it on with 2x Ram installed. By 1 piece every so-dimm module worked fine. I wonder whether 1.35 V Ram can be used only there. Thanks you!

[@juanitopower07]

Do I need an adapter if I want to replace the optical drive with a 1 tb hdd 2.5? Thank you!

[@ImLethalK]

I’m new to pc I had this pc for a minute how do I upgrade graphics card

[@lapfix]

We Just uploaded a video on how to install a video card. Hope it will help.

[@ImLethalK]

lapfix thanks

[@FloridaDeere]

Have you encountered a situation where the computer shuts off and makes a tapping sound from the speakers, yet doesn't turn on all the way? Same exact model here, it's a Lenovo 10110 C540.

[@manishdeka8635]

Hello, My pc is having the same problem now. My computer just shuts off and makes a taps sound from the speaker. I am thinking of taking my pc to a repair shop. Could you tell me what was the issue with your computer and is it repearable

[@sperreault]

Thank you - this was very helpfuL!

[@saulochonay3614]

Can you add a second hard drive on this machine? I know it has two SATA ports but on for Storaga and one for CD Drive, any way to add a second hard drive without taking the CD Drive SATA?

[@lapfix]

You are correct, it does have two SATA ports which are the same connection. However, to add the second hard drive, you must take out the CD drive and be able to secure it. There is no space to have the CD drive and two hard drives.

[@oyibe]

What size is the CD Drive? 9.5 or 12.7?

[@AdasW665]

3.5 inch drive? I was sure there is 2.5 inch there?

[@OrganizedKonfusion415]

dear sir .... i have a lenovo c50-30 all in one ... and well i'd like to upgrade the motherboard and cpu ... mainly i would like to get more cores then what it originally boought with .... please help

[@Damian808UKOfficial]

lol

[@hx1234]

do you have to replace the sata cables too?

[@lapfix]

No need to replace the SATA cable. You can use the same cable.

[@bok247]

Can i upgrade the graphics card of thinkpad C560?

[@lapfix]

Nope, the graphics chip is soldered to the board

[@hulu3253]

you don't need to remove the stand to be able to remove the hard drive

[@ssuphaman5028]

Can lenovo run windows 10? Because new ssd drive do not recognize

[@lapfix]

Yes it can. The drive may not be connected properly or may be damaged

[@bektaskonca5189]

hi what is the highest cpu this can take I want to replace my i5-3330s cpu with better cpu thanks..

[@lapfix]

Lenovo doesn't recommend upgrading the CPU to a higher version.

[@bektaskonca5189]

@@lapfix thanks for the reply, i suppose if no way to upgrade i will sell this and get something with a decent cpu, if it had independent gpu it would have been great...

[@petelaudi1087]

I have two sticks of 4GB in my Lenovo 700 giving me 8GB. Can I upgrade with two sticks of 8GB giving me 16GB?

[@benjaminvillarreal1499]

If you have windows 64 bit that should be fine.

[@AntonChe]

@@benjaminvillarreal1499low voltage Ram supported only? Thanks!

[@tonywalton2562]

or buy 2nd HDD SSD Hard Drive Caddy Adapter slides in to your dvd drive