Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 - RAM and SSD Upgrade and Fan Cleaning Guide

[@RafikExe]

Holy just got the second hand laptop of it, this video is really helpful, like really, Finally i know where the second ssd slot is and this overall build is straightfoward to open up, really helpful sir i'll be using this as my guide

[@MubinNoor]

Just bought the i7 variant so very much appreciate the rundown.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad I could help!

[@wolfrobots118]

I love my Thinkbook 14 Gen 2. Its a great computer especially for business applications. It runs them lightning fast. It is good at photo editing and video editing too.

[@BrueComputing]

Totally agree!

[@tek1645]

My only complaint is the screen, but everything else is awesome for a great price too 😀 I plan to upgrade in 2026 so hopefully they have an OLED 120hz screen 👍

[@wolfrobots118]

@@tek1645 yeah I agree about the screen thing.... But I guess it was a trade-off for the 11th gen processor.

[@clearwoodcouk]

Thanks! I couldn't find the memory slot so this info really helped 😊

[@BrueComputing]

Glad I could help!

[@AngelLopez-tp3st]

Great video. I have a thinkbook 15 g3, which is essentially the same. Thank to your video I know that I could use a ssd 2280 in the main slot in the future. I thought It was 2242 only. As a side note, in my unit, the second ssd (2280) is PCIe3x2 only. Thank you.

[@BrueComputing]

Glad I could help!

[@sergioizzisavona8365]

Clearly explained, thanks 🙏

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@125mr]

Always handy videos 👍

[@BrueComputing]

Thanks!

[@kurbeco]

Interestingly sized gap next to the battery, looks almost right for a 2.5" drive. Are there SKUs with SATA drives or bigger batteries?

[@BrueComputing]

You can reposition the battery so that it blocks the second M.2 slot and makes way for a 2.5" bay, but the system lacks the SATA lead, bracket and crucially the SATA connector on the mainboard. I believe there are models with a 2.5" drive and these would have these. There is also the option of a larger 60Wh battery, although I don't know if this also blocks the M.2 drive.

[@casperellison5729]

@@BrueComputing The 60Wh battery just blocks the whole area for the 2.5" bay, we still get the second m.2 slot.

[@kenlamond1459]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@hose_A]

Hi great video, thanks for making it. Question, when adding the mvme drive, is it necessary to move it over? Or can we just leave it there and install the new drive into the second slot? What would be the difference? Thank you.

[@BrueComputing]

Thanks. Yes that would be fine, was just demonstrating the two slots.

[@marsluna2127]

perfect explanation. thanks!

[@BrueComputing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Victor-pi3fl]

Thanks a lot, but why you don't add the additional SSD to the empty slot directly?

[@BrueComputing]

Because the purpose of the video is to show how to upgrade the components, and I'd fitted the M.2 2280 drive I use for testing into the first slot. As this is my work laptop for site visits, and don't need significant amounts of storage for this, I actually returned it to the standard storage configuration. As I was upgrading the RAM to 16GB it made sense to film all the upgrade options.

[@52RyanT]

thanks for the video, but I really hate your screwdriver squeaking sounds with a vengeance hahaha

[@BrueComputing]

I agree - I have a different one now!

[@jonwoodward415]

Great video - thanks for this. Followed your instructions this morning and quickly installed new RAM. On reflection, I've a quick question... I have the same machine with 8GB of hardwired RAM; I added 16GB today (I'm doing video editing work and the machine was slow). Both RAM types are the same speed and spec, but as I've mismatched the capacities (8 + 16GB), will I get the performance benefit of 24GB total - or would 8GB of added RAM have been better to match capacities and support performance? Thanks

[@stephenhoran4897]

Realise this is an old comment but incase anyone comes looking: It's a tough one. I doubt now due to system age you will actually feel a benefit of going "dual channel" and matching the Soddims size to the pre-soldered RAM. But you do indeed have more headroom for more tasks, but as it's mismatched you should still see a bottle neck in being that you can only have a single app use up to 8GBs of Ram. Same as speed, if you install different RAM speeds the system will defualt to the slower of the two. Personally I would go with matched for dual channel, as you will be able to use more than your lowest installed amount of RAM. If that makes sense.

[@marconostalgico4090]

Thank you very much for the video. Just a question, is it possible open the fan and clean more deep? Thank you!

[@BrueComputing]

From memory I'm not sure you could non-destructively disassemble the fan assembly, but you could just replace the fan outright, or use compressed air to blow dust out of it.

[@mejiro1238]

I think there are slight variances in these Gen 2s based on the MTM number. The 20VD004TUS (I think) has SATA for the second SSD instead of a second NVMe. I have a WUS. What was the MTM on the laptop you showed for this video? Also, I head that one of the NVMe slots is gen4 while the other is only up gen3. Any insight on which is which?

[@jedgr]

Generally, the first slot is gen4 (CPU controlled), the second one is gen3 (chipset controlled, same applies to desktop PC)

[@Leon-ko6xg]

very good vid i just have a question if i wanna add ram should it be 3200 Mhz as the same as the installed one or it doesnt matter ?

[@sonic_production]

If you buy the faster speed it wont be faster. Itll defaulr with the lowest speed, so save your money and buy the same speed.

[@Pixellof]

Why the RAM slot was empty? How was it working before?

[@BrueComputing]

It has memory soldered to the mainboard, and then a SO-DIMM slot for expansion.

[@nikwu43]

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[@nikwu43]

@@BrueComputing What about the option to use 8+32GB?

[@BrueComputing]

@@nikwu43 Should work - I'd go with Crucial: amzn.to/40jHHuV

[@beccalowy624]

I've been searching for a video like this! Thank you! The lenovo website currently lists the max memory to 40GB though - is there a way to figure out which number is accurate for my machine?

[@BrueComputing]

There is 8GB soldered to the board and you can add a 32GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 module, which gives 40GB.

[@martincejas727]

@@BrueComputing , Hi, I have a 16 GB module, in the task manager I do not see the +8 GB soldered

[@mohammedrazzak4473]

Hey, Can you do an upgradation of ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL

[@imranbugti9621]

Hi thanks for the video its really helpful. Can you confirm lenovo think book 15 G2 ITL has 2 slots for SSD and builtin Ram is 8GB does it support 32GB Ram as you shown in the laptop has single slot for Ram.

[@alcylon]

Any chance to see Lenovo Thinkbook 15 Gen 2 ARE inside. ? Wanna uprade storage. I do think it comes with a spare slot to expand storage

[@saivishwak5735]

Is there a bigger battery option available for this or 15 inch version, because there's a lot of space left in bottom and would love to increase the batter capacity.

[@cristianfcao]

One versions of this laptop (Thinkbook 14 Gen 2) have one NVMe slot + one 2.5 SATA and another one has two MVMe slots. Is there anyway I can know what version I have without disassembling it?

[@stephenhoran4897]

Done all the above but on my AMD(4000 series) powered ThinkBook 14 the second SSD is not showing and I have tried a few now. Any ideas? What I can check, assume there maybe a bios setting I am missing

[@andiahkam1244]

So my lenovo thinkbook didnt have the second NVME slot but Sata SSD, what happen if soldered a secons nvme slot on the place for a second nvme ssd?

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice video.

[@BrueComputing]

Thanks!

[@mohamedmoafacc9973]

Hi I have the think book 14 itl wich has a 14 inch lcd panel TN and i want to replace the tn panel to full hd ips lcd can you recommend a website to help me find the compatible lcd that work with my laptop ?

[@BrueComputing]

www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/shop/IBM-LENOVO-THINKBOOK-14-G2-ITL-20VD-SERIES-14.0-FULL-HD-TYPE2-LAPTOP-SCREEN-NO-DIGITIZER__794105.asp

[@mohamedmoafacc9973]

@@BrueComputing thanks alot

[@BrueComputing]

Glad to help!

[@amehu]

Praise and question: Ryzen G2 ARE is superb at least when found mint condition second hand for the price absolutely fast and capable of even gaming with 2023 drivers Would like to add 16gb to the empty slot - would that mean pc will run 16gb as dual-channel and remaining 8gb as single channel? I mean I don't want to disable dual-channel for good! Just need extea ram for virtual machine but when I gaming dual-channel id important and 16gb is plentiful.

[@johnpaulvillafania9187]

Is it possible to change a bigger battery?

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, if you can source the part it should slot in no problem.

[@Karilynn84]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if the battery can be upgraded? The battery life is listed as "Up to 7.5 hours" but many reviews say it doesn't last nearly that long. Thank you for your insight!

[@NTDairy]

Hello, sir. Can I replace SSD to nvme gen 4x4? Pls let me know sir.

[@namtrong4066]

What ram did you add? Is it good? I want to add a 8gb ram this laptop.

[@BrueComputing]

I use Crucial DDR4-3200 modules. Amazon Affiliates Link: amzn.to/3PVUPzg

[@777sens]

hi , anyone, is this one i7 11g still a good buy in 2024?, are the speakers loud enough, and any issues..appreciate any feedback..

[@diogoafonso8862]

Why did you change the ssd that comes in the laptop to the slot available?

[@BrueComputing]

Just to demonstrate how to install an SSD into each of the available slots - I returned it to its original configuration after finishing recording.

[@mondragon1220]

@@BrueComputing does the t14 gen2 intel have this 2nd ssd slot? 256gb is just too small for me

[@BrueComputing]

@@mondragon1220 I don't think it does. You could just fit a higher capacity drive in its place though.

[@mondragon1220]

@@BrueComputing thank you very much :)

[@mohdrosli9383]

I added 8gb ram and now fingerprint scanner button keep blinking. Any help?

[@hanad-b4u]

if i choose to upgrade ssd 2tb, is it okay with my notebook? i use same one, in this video

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, 2TB SSDs should work fine.

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[@Sammysamny]

I put 32 gig ram total 38

[@steffrainville]

Just upgraded my wife’s ram for 27$. Thanks.