Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 SSD and Memory Upgrade Guide

[@atguru]

Good video - thanks for the info. One suggestion to anyone who is new to upgrading a computer... Never wear clothing like a sweater (or similar clothing) when working with computer components. It is possible to create static electricity, which can damage the computer. Wear a ESD badge and mount/ ground it to a non-static surface.

[@lastmakc]

In theory, yes. Reality - very unlikely. It is a good caution, and it is always better be safe but in real world it will take quite a bit of static to damage anything. Games nexus conducted a vigorous experiment on their KZbin channel and concluded the chances are extremely low.

[@mikescomputercorner1204]

Awesome help, my wife purchased one for herself but it needed more memory to play some games she has and more hard drive space.

[@jsrdvt]

I have my laptop ideapad3 for a while now and been looking to upgrade it, this helped a lot lol

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@caelenhill948]

honestly one of the best disassembly videos I've seen here, quick question tho, how would I know where the graphics card is on this specific model of laptop

[@pckldplmfshcm]

There isn't one. It's an integrated GPU.

[@caelenhill948]

@@pckldplmfshcm Aight good to know, thanks

[@brianbrown4965]

nice one mate thanks , just bought a new one and now know how to upgrade the ssd drive

[@BrueComputing]

Glad I could help

[@Glennmc7]

Great video I was debating on getting a cheaper over the Lenovo and I was leaning to the HP only because of the Ram being soldered to the motherboard. After watching your video and seeing that it is just as easy to upgrade the Lenovo my mind is thinking that the Lenovo is a better way to go.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lesk7427]

Always good to see the work done before doing it myself!

[@saninaghi8813]

Please , is it possible to Upgrade the CPU speed to from 1100 to 2200 ? Tanks

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

Excellent explanation and camera work. Appreciate the video.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad you liked it!

[@vaylonkenadell]

Excellent video and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@gentaro44]

Thank you ! I was just loking how to upgrade this computer for my son. Definitely a life saver here !

[@BrueComputing]

Glad I could help!

[@lolo1867]

One request, first of all very helpful video, i just wish you had also included the process of fresh windows installation also for us non techy noobs. Or make a separate general video for the same with tips on what differences people can expect on different laptops(motherboards) while doing a fresh install after changing the ssd for the first time.

[@user-wk2hx6nw7i]

If you install a fresh windows then you also need product key with it. So you don't need to do that just clone the windows through cloning software. That's it.

[@JesterGP3]

Huge thanks mate for posting all of those Amazon links...super helpful!

[@BrueComputing]

Happy to help!

[@rezamohammadi1210]

It was very helpful I did upgrade my ram to 12 Gigs Thank you so much

[@philiprowlay7924]

Hi. The old drive looks like a m.2 sata and the new one a nvme drive. Are the two interchangeable on the ideapad 3 15are05?

[@BrueComputing]

The standard drive on mine was a PCIe 2x device, so had both keying notches in it. I replaced it with a PCIe 4x device with a single notch without issue.

[@sajimenon4888]

Was wondering if 2280 SSD will fit into this model and the video helped clarify. Well explained and process shown for any layman to install. Thanks.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@killgore_trout626]

Thanks! Appreciate the instruction.

[@adambowman1161]

What cable do I need to install a second hard drive? I just opened mine up and it doesn't look like there is any place to plug in an ordinary SATA cable.

[@BrueComputing]

There is a small ribbon connected which plugs in just above the battery on the left hand side. Unfortunately Lenovo's service manuals don't list a part for this.

[@hankinator1337]

@@BrueComputing Do you know which ribbon part is needed?

[@best547]

@@BrueComputing mine is not found, like it forgot to put it in

[@TheTomtah]

So this comes with 4gb ram. Could you put an additional 16gb stick in the empty slot to run it in dual channel mode 4gb+16gb for 20gb total?

[@jenifermattoscampo1565]

YESSS! I DID IT

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, although for performance in some cases (mostly integrated graphics gaming) having a matched pair can be better than a higher total.

[@heroeslore03]

Nice to hear that

[@slrsouth64]

@@jenifermattoscampo1565 I read somewhere it can only take total of 12G is what the dual channel is for? Or am I going to burn this thing up in a couple of months? Can you please provide a link to which one you put in? I am hoping to upgrade this potato. My K/D rate sucks! got to be the equipment?!

[@jenifermattoscampo1565]

@@slrsouth64 No, it's 20 gb in total. I bought few days ago a 16 Gb ram memory because mine was only of 4 gb, so I put on the other slot the 16 Gb memory. It works perfectly!

[@petarpetrov2225]

Its nessecery first to to disconnect the battery, when you put more ram

[@BrueComputing]

It is advisable.

[@chrism2956]

Does upgrading the RAM only affect the laptop data, meaning do i have to clean install windows again or no need.

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, upgrading the RAM won't affect this.

[@florentternoy826]

Thanks Brue ! It helped me a lot !

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@fahimmahamud1768]

Hi,could i get more details on the ssd and ram model/part that you're using for this video. I would like to use the same one too. Thank you!

[@smoove300]

Its in the description of the video

[@keremkarabicak1863]

Hey man, thanks for the video this is exactly what I was looking for since my ssd broke and i have the same model of laptop. One question: is the bottom left place for the HDD? im also thinking of buying an HDD but my laptop didn't have one by default, and bottom left place seems like the only to fit an HDD but can't wrap my head around how to connect it to the motherboard. Cheers.

[@BrueComputing]

There is space there for a hard drive, but no bracket or cable included. I don't think the connector for it was present on the mainboard either. Presumably they are included in version of the laptop which include a hard drive as standard, although I've not seen any here in the UK.

[@ssultan_nn]

I'm a bit late, but i managed to connect 2.5" ssd with some flex cable that connects to the ssd that I bought separately. Not sure about an hdd though.

[@mohammedmohaimen203]

@@ssultan_nn could you help me out

[@aisuluberzhan9810]

@@ssultan_nn what is the name of this cable? I want to order

[@humanonearth1]

I noticed in bios there is a disable battery function for repair, and it automatically reenables it when you plug the ac back in.

[@miyaatsumu5052]

This was useful as long as u put everything u used in the dexfiption

[@olegilyev291]

Is it worth closing the memory slot with a lid after installing it? How will the memory modules be cooled? Thanks.

[@BrueComputing]

Its an EMC shield, not a cooler.

[@olegilyev291]

@@BrueComputing understand that this is not a cooler. But this screen prevents the passage of air. The old laptops didn't have screens.

[@vantom6194]

i put 16gb RAM with 4gb soldered RAM and it run 20gb RAM ... with no problem

[@darunealbane]

Was debating on doing same thing (have ryzen5 256 ssd 8gb ram) but did not want to chance wasting cash

[@badeebabar3184]

which 16 gb ram stick did you use?

[@vantom6194]

@@badeebabar3184 2666mhz 16gb ram

[@javierfranciscopinedoferia8795]

@JET FU3L total is 20 gb, but loss dual channel

[@KristianBennett]

how?

[@JohnnyJTav]

Does 8GB expansion add to 4GB on board... 12GB

[@BrueComputing]

Yes.

[@JohnnyJTav]

@@BrueComputing Thank You

[@andromeda2499]

@@BrueComputing I want to expand my RAM. If I put an 8GB stick instead of a 4GB stick, will the laptop see my 12GB? Is that sure?

[@CrystalBepis69]

I’ve got a Lenovo idea pad 3 14are05 is there any difference in opening it

[@BrueComputing]

From memory they share a service manual for both models, so should be very similar.

[@marketingingcosb8572]

Hello friend, thanks for the video. A query can I put in this laptop another ssd disk for storage inside it? I appreciate the answer

[@anthomore4269]

🙂The video was great, upgrading the ssd and ram👍. At the bottom left it looks like a 2.5 hdd bay? Does that mean you can add a hdd for all your data like videos, music etc. Also do more laptops today have this setup? Available to upgraded ssd, ram and add a second hdd? I have a 4+ year old laptop that is working fine, but it may die in 1-2 years. I would like my future 💻 be able to upgraded ssd, add ram and add a second hdd for all my data(music, movies, pics, etc)

[@BrueComputing]

There is space for a HDD, but models which don't come with one don't have the bracket and connector for fitting them, so you'd have to source these. Some manufacturers do include these in the box or pre-installed on some models, but Lenovo chose not to in this case.

[@viktorbelousov9573]

@@BrueComputing can you make a video , how to installed HDD (the bracket and connector) to Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05. PLEASE!!!

[@BrueComputing]

@@viktorbelousov9573 I don't have the laptop anymore (I buy and sell them quite regularly to make these videos) and never had the brackets. I am not aware if you can even buy them separately.

[@viktorbelousov9573]

@@BrueComputing I understand thx u so much.

[@VJCarlosAcosta]

Very useful thanks!! i upgraded the Ram already to a 8gb because i realized that the Ryzen integrated graphics take 2gb ram by default, so when you add 8gb plus the 4gb soldered you get 10 usable gb. I would like to now if this laptop support 16 Gb ram? Now Im waiting for the Sdd nvme 256 gb to arrive . Ideapad 3 is a really good laptop but it is necessary to upgrade and improve because the default config is very basic.

[@PrieyudhaAkaditaS]

same question

[@SanchezSebastian]

Maximum support for 8gb ram in extra slot- according to official russian website of lenovo for this model

[@mohammedmohaimen203]

It can in the website it says that but people put up to 20 gb and it works fine

[@MrTheophilos13]

@@mohammedmohaimen203 sure?? I haven't watch any info about because i plan to buy 16gb module

[@mohammedmohaimen203]

@@MrTheophilos13 yea

[@bakaboiharshit]

Helpful

[@BrueComputing]

Glad you think so!

[@yernaryergaly7253]

What if I didn’t have this cover ?

[@andrewbird3810]

Do you achieve dual channel like this? It used to be same manufacturer, model, speed and size ram was needed to achieve dual channel, you never mentioned this and it's very important to optimise your ram choice.

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, worked correctly in dual channel mode this way.

[@MrTheophilos13]

@@BrueComputing i read about maximum ram can be limited at 12 gb i have the model with 4700u and planning to buy 16gm ram module

[@BrueComputing]

@@MrTheophilos13 Not that I know of, but haven't tested it specifically.

[@ΑλευράςΘεοφάνης]

can i update with a nmve gen3.0 4x m.2 or it has to be a 2x like the one provided by lenovo?

[@kikonoss123]

Hi did you ever figure this out ? I am looking to solve the same question.

[@kevinmalinowski3630]

@@kikonoss123Crucial hw upgrade tool goes up to Gen4 6.6/5Gbs Read/write. If the mother board chipset can handle that I don't know, that is hard to find unless I am searching for the wrong thing.

[@yaotori8816]

can you have an ssd with an hdd the same time on the lenovo ideapad 3?

[@rodrigoadrianguachallacoss3807]

muy buen tutorial, thanks.

[@marthapatrick1]

Excellent video bro! I have one of that but it is flex 3 ideapad 11m836 and I wanted to upgrade it both ram and ssd cuz my one it is just 32 gbs and here technigians says it is impossoble to do it! I am gonna show them thid video to meke them understand it can be! Thanks a lot! A hug fro Honduras.

[@Ilias_Geo]

Great guide

[@thatsval9946]

hi does this laptop have dual channel memories?

[@BrueComputing]

If you have a SO-DIMM installed of equal specification to the RAM soldered to the mainboard, yes.

[@glorialoveland5370]

Excellent video!!

[@TheDextermat]

excellent guide!

[@eternalnut]

Can I do this upgrade on the 81WB (IdeaPad 3 15) model? I don't know if this is enough information, and I'm super new to the hardware stuff so checking what the actual motherboard is would take a bit. Also I'm looking to add an 8gb DDR4 3200 to it.

[@cianmcnamara8134]

Hi I did the same thing except when I turn on the laptop the screen flickers and it doesn’t start, any idea how to fix this?

[@lkfreaktv9396]

The same thing happens to me..hopefully there is an answer here...

[@prod.cozybeats2299]

James Ray maybe the new ram isn’t registered in the bios or something...idk.

[@stefanmarinescu5086]

Great video. 2 questions: is there a SATA port? The Memory is "notebook" special? Or any normal DIMM? Thank you

[@domashniykvas]

Thanks!

[@rohansalwan1958]

Hi... I removed a Kingston 8gb ram from a new laptop HP n exchanged it with my Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ii05. But it the Lenovo laptop reads it as 4gb. I switched it back to see if the Ram is 8gb or not ...and the HP laptop reads it as 8gb.. Now the Ram is 8gb for sure(even according to its serial no.) The Ram is working Even the slot is working. So why the Lenovo laptop reads only 4gb?

[@beckscents2085]

Thanks Brue! i was wondering to upgrade the memory is it possible for me to just do steps 6:03-6:45? I'm kind of nervous of doing the parts that you showed in the beginning of the video. Thanks!

[@BrueComputing]

Not sure how you expect to do that? You have to remove the base before you can install the memory.... You don't HAVE to disconnect the battery, but I'd strongly recommend it.

[@ChuyListener]

Hi, thanks for the info! One question: Is it possible to use both, an SSD + HDD on this laptop?

[@BrueComputing]

If you can get hold of the cables and mounting bits it should be possible, but it isn't supplied with them.

[@maximilianomunoz6998]

Hi! Very good video. What's the SSD model that you used?

[@BrueComputing]

Thanks! Link is in the description to a Samsung 980 1TB: amzn.to/3dWliOH

[@maximilianomunoz6998]

@@BrueComputing thanks!

[@fxaiko7902]

I bought a new ram 4gb ddr4 2666 crucial But when i opened my laptop It crashed and turns off and open again Until the screen looks so glitchy

[@BrueComputing]

Works ok with it removed?

[@fxaiko7902]

@@BrueComputing yes . I have a ideapad 3 15are05 but a ryzen 3 4300u now I don't know what ram will be compatible since a seller from a online shop (not the same shop that i bought the incompatible ram) said that their ram is not compatible with my laptop because 1 is soldered and soldered ram is very selective on choosing ram

[@BrueComputing]

@@fxaiko7902 Strange - I fitted Crucial DDR4-2666 in to mine without issue.

[@fxaiko7902]

@@BrueComputing im now scared to buy another ram because it might corrupt my files But i also needed it to hold more tabs

[@j.lietka9406]

Is the max RAM 12GB? 4 hard wired & 8 in the slot? A neighbor tossed out a 3, like yours, not sure of the full model #. Also is the power button a fingerprint scanner? Thank you for a great tutorial! Oh! Can you reset windows (10 home I think) using the Shift + Restart method? 🤔

[@kink6111]

Thanks you. You very help me!)

[@BrueComputing]

Happy to help

[@robertboros2596]

I have a question. My model has a wider battery and there is no extra space for a Sata ssd as I want 2 ssds in my laptop. What do you suggest?

[@BrueComputing]

I'd just fit a larger main SSD personally - fitting the smaller battery, sourcing the cables and brackets, etc, to add a 2.5" SATA drive would be a lot to spend to make the laptop worse.

[@hermanbest8106]

Thanks you

[@BrueComputing]

No problem!

[@Yourservice]

Nice video !!😍😍How to replace LCD for Lenovo slim 3?☺️

[@mattlambert3570]

I wanna put a Samsung 970 evo in my 2020 idea pad 3 plat-gold.. do I need to upgrade the memory or can I just put the ssd In and go ?

[@BrueComputing]

You can just do the SSD. You'll need to either to clone the contents of your existing drive or clean install Windows to the new one.

[@tengo257]

Sorry for this basic question, but how many slots for the ram does it have? I got two similar ones and one is totally broken, so I'm thinking if I can add the ram of one to the other? Can you let me know? Thank you in advance!

[@BrueComputing]

It has 1 slot. The rest of the RAM is soldered to the mainboard.

[@tengo257]

@@BrueComputing thank you very much. So, just to clarify, in addition to the ram that it came with (soldered), you can add an external one, like you showed in your video?

[@raffaellovenusio8563]

@Brue Computing , Thanks for the Video, it was indeed helpful, I do have one question, I recently bought the same lenovo model, and I was wondering, once you install the nvme ssd, would it be possible to remove the hdd ? I say this in the hope of speeding up what has turned out to be a really slow laptop and I want to do this also because it would leave space for a possible installation of a bigger battery, if this is at all possible, I was hoping you might have any suggestion as to which is the biggest battery model I could fit in, for the longest possible battery duration, any info will greatly help, thanks in advance for any help!

[@BrueComputing]

Thanks for the comments! Yes, if you install an NVMe SSD you can remove the HDD - you'll obviously need to either clean install or clone across your Windows install to the SSD. Not sure if Lenovo do a larger battery to fit the extra space, but they might. If you find out let me know.

[@raffaellovenusio8563]

@@BrueComputing Thank you for your help!

[@zedorda1337]

They do make aftermarket batteries with higher claimed capacity but in the same space. There is not an option to fill the HDD bay with a battery. But you will see longer battery life with just the M.2 since the spinning disc takes about 12 times more power to run.

[@raffaellovenusio8563]

@@zedorda1337 thank you for your input, will make that change soon!!

[@mtchillin4163]

I have the same computer (in a different color) but it doesnt come with the hex riser and doesn’t have an ssd. Where can I get the hex riser? I already have the ssd

[@BrueComputing]

Search for Bracket L 81WA for SSD, part number 5B40S21979

[@paoloapostol736]

I just bought this laptop 2 months ago and I'm experiencing usb port problems. Sometimes, plugged in mouse, keyboard, ethernet adapter, etc., gets disconnected. After it gets disconnected, it takes time for the laptop to read the plugged in devices again. Sometimes, the laptop doesn't even read it and takes time before it does. Someone help please!

[@sajimenon4888]

You should be contacting Lenovo for support.

[@NeverTrust298]

can you upgrade the cpu and the gpu also?

[@BrueComputing]

No. No modern laptop (besides some gaming ones using desktop parts) have an upgradeable CPU. The GPU on these is either integrated into the CPU, or soldered to the mainboard, so the only way to upgrade them would be to swap in a higher spec mainboard, which is unlikely to be economical vs. just selling it and buying a higher spec laptop.

[@javierfranciscopinedoferia8795]

U can upgrade gpu to 2 gb in bios

[@corsakias]

thank you.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it helped!

[@hardikpartham2070]

What screwdriver did you use for Lenovo m.2?

[@marat.a]

Спасибо тебе за видео!

[@davis9263]

hi i have IdeaPad 3-15IGL05 Laptop - Type 81WQ, when looking inside to upgrade the memory there isnt a carrier to insert a new card, it just has a sticker saying 4mb and not where to put an additional or replacement card where you show on your main pcb

[@retardmoguss]

I tried installing a ram for the first time. Does the laptop take some time to boot for the first time after ram installation. I tried installing more 4gig 2666 ram and it didn't boot even after 5 second. I removed it and it boot up immediately. Or do I have a faulty motherboards and claim warranty? Edit - tested the ram. Its fine and working

[@BrueComputing]

Sounds like the additional module isn't the correct specification.

[@MrJohnnyorange]

Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but can you do this to any ideapad 3? Just asking as there seem to be different models. And because I am pretty clueless.

[@PriyeshKumar.k]

Nice. Also can I install 2.5inch sata HDD / SSD for same ideapad 3 series. Pls tell me and guide how to purchase good one pls.

[@MichaelAngeloTMoran]

can you share the parts number for the SATA cable

[@PriyeshKumar.k]

@@MichaelAngeloTMoran parts number? Where i find tell me

[@MichaelAngeloTMoran]

@@PriyeshKumar.k go to the lenovo website and search on the parts tab. There should be 4 tabs there click on the compatibility tab and find the hdd sata cable and hdd bracket.

[@clemont6409]

can i add 1 more ssd instead removing the existing ssd?

[@Jdhcjfbdb]

Not how laptops work nope

[@heli0s2003]

Surprised when I took mine apart, there was no hard drive bay or sata connectors. Instead the battery extended all the way across the bottom. Disappointed. Mine is the 15alc6 model.

[@martins.874]

which exact m2 ssd brand & model is build in originally ? i want to compare speed to a ssd model i already own. thank you

[@BrueComputing]

I can't remember I'm afraid - it was a customer system so can't check it.

[@davidepuzzo2158]

Hi, congratulations for the video. I would like to put 16 g of ram in my Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Notebook 15.6" Display, could you send me a link or description of what I should buy? Thanks, Davide.

[@Nestux091]

El video que necesitaba. Thanks

[@bryanjoshuaf.cainglet7981]

can i remove my hard drive? because I do not use it anyway and I think it just drains the battery. Windows is installed on my ssd anyway. So is it okay if I will remove it?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, you can remove it so long as it doesn't have the boot loader on it. Could also replace it with an 2.5" SATA SSD.

[@bryanjoshuaf.cainglet7981]

@@BrueComputing thank you so much!

[@geraldorifqi6544]

What about Lenovo Ideapad 3 14ARE15 For upgrade SSD

[@BrueComputing]

Should be similar.

[@collegemathematics6698]

Is there a space for additional Hdd drive?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, but not the bracket and cable are not present.

[@aviaotryad]

Will 20 GB of RAM work? 4+16

[@BrueComputing]

Should work fine.

[@aviaotryad]

@@BrueComputing thanks)

[@Barklen226]

Hey James, I'm upgrading the same laptop SSD right now, and I'm using a Team Group 512gb m.2 2280 gen3x4 SSD.. I cant get it to boot to the ssd though, it keeps saying there is no bootable media? I have a USB flash drive plugged in with windows 10 loaded onto it (I've used it many times to install windows) but it doesn't seem to recognize the usb or the new ssd. Any ideas?

[@BrueComputing]

How did you create the USB stick? Is it set up for Legacy CSM or UEFI booting? Have External Bootable devices been disabled in the BIOS? What options do you get if you load up the Boot menu?

[@Barklen226]

@@BrueComputing I actually got it and forgot to update here. I'm not sure why but I made another win10 ISO file on a different USB flash drive and it worked totally fine. I'm not sure what was wrong with the other flash stick.

[@javierfranciscopinedoferia8795]

Duplicate drive with gost or other programs

[@javierfranciscopinedoferia8795]

Thanks now i can upgrade my laptoo

[@ElAlguien]

Do you know what are the screw/standoff measurements? Mine didn't come with them so i don't know how im supposed to install it

[@crypticdelights6924]

This is the second video where I can see you need a special plastic tool to open the laptop. I've spent almost 30 mins trying to open it and achieving nothing but broken nails. What were they thinking when they designed it?

[@BrueComputing]

I'm not sure I'd really call it a 'special tool' - a plastic spudger, or pry tool, is pretty standard for working on disassembling any modern electronics. You could use a small, flathead, screwdriver, but any metal tools will mark and indent the plastic.

[@crypticdelights6924]

@@BrueComputing *"pretty standard for working on disassembling any modern electronics"* Which is precisely why I call it a special tool. The average person doesn't disassemble electronics. :) Anyway, I succeeded by using a dinner knife. About an hour's work with only minor marks.

[@sajimenon4888]

@@crypticdelights6924 You should be able to open this laptop without using any tool at all. All you need to do is to open the lid half way and keep the screen side flat on your lap so that the base of the laptop is against your chest. At the right corner you will be able to feel a grip and just try pushing outwards. The back cover will separate from the base at the corner. Then with your fingers you can slowly pry open the entire cover. This process works for most Dell/HP/Lenovo laptops.

[@buyana114]

@@crypticdelights6924 i just opened mine with a thin guitar pick. Works like a charm

[@bretlange969]

Does anything have to be changed in the bios when upgrading to a 2280 from a 2242?

[@BrueComputing]

Nope.

[@bretlange969]

@@BrueComputing so i installed a brand new 2280 team group ssd from a guy on ebay that had pre installed windows 10 on it and for some reason the laptop would not load windows. it just simply said ("default boot device missing or failed. insert recovery media and hit any key then select "boot manager" to choose a new boot device or to boot recovery media") I tried to see if there was any settings in bios to change for bootup and there was not. The seller and i agreed to send it back to him and he plugged it into his laptop and it loaded windows no problem. I have bought sata ssd from for a old acer laptop and that worked just fine. Could it be because i have to load windows into it after installing the new ssd and it for some reason cannot have windows preloaded from another pc? I have the 2021 lenovo ideapad 3 that i was trying to upgrade. Anything thoughts? thanks.

[@mauricioaguaidahernandez4715]

How is thermal heatsink? It's have copper metal when changing thermal paste? I want to change it to liquid metal but I don't know if is possible or not.

[@BrueComputing]

Sorry, I don't understand the question.

[@Jordi_SP]

And where is the upgrade of SSD? only the M2 can upgrade but I think that is not possible put a ssd :/

[@BrueComputing]

The M.2 drive is the SSD.

[@Jordi_SP]

@@BrueComputing M2 is nvme drive, not ssd .. regards

[@BrueComputing]

@@Jordi_SP SSD stands for Solid State Drive. The M.2 drive is an SSD using the NVMe interface. I think you're asking about adding a 2.5" SATA drive, which can be either a HDD or SSD.

[@Jordi_SP]

@@BrueComputing yes, I already knew that you meant solid state drive when you said m2... but today at this point nobody calls the new M2 nvme modules ssd anymore. I don't know if I explain myself. saying ssd today is used to name the old 2.5" ssd disks. of course each one can refer as they want, but everyone I know no longer uses the acronym ssd to refer to m2, so we understand each other better for when we refer to module M2 and when to ssd of 2.5. It is a very good way to differentiate between my clients, so there is no room for doubt. since a 2.5" ssd is much slower and older than any M2 nvme

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

how do i put win 11 on the new ssd drive

[@BrueComputing]

Use the Windows 11 Media Creation tool to create a bootable USB stick: www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows11 Then turn the PC on with that connected - if there are no other bootable devices attached it should load the Windows 11 installer.

[@jacedragon]

Do you know what size spaces it uses? Mine didn’t come with one and I ordered a 2.5 with 2.5 height but it’s too small it won’t screw it just keeps turning

[@aaryanrh]

please put the best buy link of that exact ssd but 128gb one which can fit in that slot

[@brianbrown4965]

hi is the slot at the side of the battery for an additional ssd sata drive , looks like it is the right size thanks

[@jackthompson5794]

do i disconnect the battery even if i’m only doing ram upgrade?

[@BrueComputing]

I would recommend it - it isn't strictly necessary, but it reduces the risk of accidentally removing or fitting a module with the laptop powered on.

[@mikescomputercorner1204]

Awesome just what I need to upgrade my wifes laptop, I was wondering if I could fit an 8 gig stick of ram rather than the 4 gig or even a 16 gig stick she does play some games so more ram will be of benefit to her. I would probably put a 1 TB or a 500 gig m.2 in as well as there is no other way of adding storage other than an external drive which is also an alternative. I have fitted the hdd enclosure in place of the dvd drive but these don't have a dvd drive so that rules out that lol.

[@peterd788]

Some sources incorrectly state that only 8GB of ram can be added. They are wrong. A 16GB DDR4-2666 works fine.

[@oozaka7798]

I've some problem after added RAM size 4GB PC4-2400 CL17 sometimes reboot while use or sometimes can not shutdown window. after click shutdown that is restart Can I use RAM 2400 or I must change to DDR4-2666

[@peaceful_man]

I know that it's impossible to add ram to ideapad 5. But here you do it. How it's possible?

[@BrueComputing]

Because this is an IdeaPad 3, not a 5. What is the full model number of the IdeaPad 5 you have?

[@KonradCurves]

Can I Install a 16GB Single? Or would that be too much?

[@BrueComputing]

Should work fine.

[@KonradCurves]

@@BrueComputing thank you

[@Rustyhandle]

I add 32gig of memory to mine made it 36gig

[@jamaica278]

@@Rustyhandle whats is the part number?

[@Rustyhandle]

There you go

[@irfadkpz3634]

If ideapad has only hdd and can we add m2 SSD inside?

[@BrueComputing]

Depends on the exact model you have - is it an ideaPad 3 15ARE03?

[@emmanueldumale1516]

why would you reinsert the cover you're supposed to remove it when you insert a ram..

[@user-zu5ew8jv5x]

I have question, if I change ram,is it okay to move dual channel?(I think no)

[@kevinjjfr]

...where would you put it?

[@ecrowleyecrowleyecrowley8476]

For some reason whenever I try to screw the screw near the SSD I cant seem to get it out

[@Godan_Void]

Does a Samsung 980 pro with heatsink fits in this Idea Pad 3? Or it needs to be without heatsink?

[@satyrme]

Will of course your word are for those that are just basic consumer. Not including Gamer or Graphic Artist or Architect.

[@BrueComputing]

This isn't a laptop for gamers or power users.