Lenovo ThinkPad T470 NVMe SSD Install + RAM Upgrade

[@Malick_Tammal]

But the nvme will not run at full speed because the extension is sata (max speed ≈ 600mb/s) You need PCIE port gen 3 or above to get speed of 1500mb/s There is no point to use that extension just install normally ssd (cheaper)

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Just to be clear, the NVMe caddy came with the T470's I purchased. So, of course I purchased NVMe SSD's. Fairly inexpensive on Amazon in Canada. Very similar in pricing to 2.5" SSD's.

[@nickaloma9669]

Hello Mister, Could you please share a link where to find the adapter or a complete technical name of it?

[@Andreywatchlist]

Google suits for Lenovo ThinkPad or Lenovo caddy connector for SSD. Browse through Google images until you see the one that match your laptop specs

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Just as the other person said. Search eBay or Google shopping for "ThinkPad T470 NVMe caddy"

[@yvvkranthikiran]

Pls share the caddy link ..

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

www.ebay.ca/itm/354736784071?hash=item5297f5c2c7:g:4V4AAOSwQypkRDkq&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8IRQEOgUP26%2BIUujvP1dMahUcpfZUqHALbUpfQftJB9ZUPqHprCAXeyQQdaA87dOIOKHAIi2RNUX3zxVKLYDOm%2BqbzmcCxtFJ6VrBysFyJJDYJCnWDWyI3Ro5wq1tQFnYwyNl3z7DOZ3PDEtLeCk7rVa1oNP2LCszAy6zgF7aIc2HWo5sD92FIF5OeE%2FrTSl0O1tIg95Nl5n%2BtCDDq6g1e7Obi5RFKe9OvAF3GjoJCdvIyYXEu2Wl7QwS0gZRG%2FeBZ8x9SZD8JSmy0VRomPueoXzaOszqs4GA3JUQimzJPtmWYjvXhXMIfkIMPWeQTw3ng%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9DntrOoYg

[@osark2487]

Why not a second drive on the m.2 slot dedicated to a wwan card? You're clearly not using it and it seems closer to the ram and cpu. When pushing 0s and 1s, every nm matters.

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

There is no reason not to do this and someone can if they like. I just didn't showcase that in this video.

[@gatedscs]

Can you make a video installing Ubuntu on T740? It will be helpful!

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

I could or you can send me an email at [e-mail] and I can help walk you through it.

[@DefCantGame]

Correct me if im wrong but the t470 is one of the models that had a standard ssd model and an nvme model? last thinkpad i used was a t450 running linux mint

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Yep, the two drive options are basically just adapters that can be switched out according to preference.

[@DefCantGame]

@@HaisteComputerRepair Yeah been considering getting one and throwing my nvme from my dell 7480 into one

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

@@DefCantGame Solid

[@juanfernandoherreraluciano9801]

​@@HaisteComputerRepair about the comments that says switched acordding preferences, a Lenovo t470 can work with m.2 2242 (the small one) on the other port installed and a 2280 (the one You conect in the video) at the same time?

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

@@juanfernandoherreraluciano9801Yes an m.2 2242 SATA III SSD is stated as being an option in the product specifications: psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T470/ThinkPad_T470_Spec.PDF

[@bcnpwr221]

where do you get that nvme adapter?

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

You could try eBay

[@se7ent5ai]

is the nvme real nvme or just ngff

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Yep it was a NVMe drive, not m.2 SATA III

[@juanfernandoherreraluciano9801]

hi bro i wanna know if my t470 has the option of a m.2 pcie nvme on the ssd sata 3.0 slot, ive seen a lot of forums that say that a m.2 pcie nvme cant be adapted to sata 3, and if it works where i can buy one of those adapters you have on the 470 of the video, and also if i can use an adapter from m.2 2240 on the laptoop to pcie or other ssd format, srry if i have some mistake, im spanish native

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

To the naked eye the connector looks the same whether it's the sata or NVMe. There isn't specific note of a different connection in the product specifications psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T470/ThinkPad_T470_Spec.PDF

[@Sma5hy]

I was wondering, are there different sizes of m2 ssd? I have a thinkpad t470 right now that came stock with a HDD. I found a caddy on ebay for $18. Will any m2 sdd fit it?

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

I would take a look at the caddy and see where you fasten it in. More than likely it is meant to fit a 22x80mm full size nvme ssd. There are different sizes of nvme drives, but taking a look at the caddy should dictate what size you should get. Send me a link if you want a second opinion.

[@thefrogfromauz6947]

can hold 64gb with 6600U :D

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

😯

[@jayagcolicol3841]

Hey man, may i ask if this laptop has 2 slots for 2 ram sticks.

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Yes it does. If you are looking at a T470s, then that one has 4 GB soldered and one DIMM slot for a RAM stick

[@jayagcolicol3841]

@@HaisteComputerRepair actually I have a t470 just like the one in your video, i cannot disassemble my laptop in fear that I might not assemble it after checking that is why i asked you in this video. Thanks for replying man, i appreciate you

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

@@jayagcolicol3841No worries. Maybe take pictures as you go so you can go back and check things out while you reassemble. I think you can do it.

[@apeajebise]

helo sir, can this candy nvme ssd be installed in lenovo T560 by using the T470 type candy ssd, is it also suitable for installation in lenovo T560 ?... please explain, thank you.

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

It is not compatible with a T560, they have different styles of connecters.

[@roufareka7410]

T470s suport Nvme or not ?

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Yes, direct to the motherboard

[@nightskyimages2977]

Dose this laptop have two ssd slots or one

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

One m.2 SATA III SSD can be installed in the WWAN port and one in the HDD caddy bay that is showcased in this video.

[@FirstnameLastname-xo3tq]

@nightskyimages2977 Be aware that only one slot will take the usual 2280 size. At best, the other slot only takes smaller ones (maybe 2242).

[@JULIANysuHOHNER]

upgrading the ssd is worth,would it make it faster?or i only need to upgrade ram to make it faster....

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Are you currently running a Hard Drive or a Solid State Drive? An SSD is an excellent choice and should be considered before RAM, so long as you are running minimum 4GB DDR4 in this laptop. Then, definitely get the RAM up to 8GB or more, depending on what you want to do.

[@JULIANysuHOHNER]

@@HaisteComputerRepairthis is what im running,ThinkPad T470, Intel Core i5-6300U (2.40GHz, 3MB) 14.0 1920x1080 , Windows 10 Pro 64,ram8.0GB, 256GB SSD, Intel HD 620, Bluetooth 4.1, 720p HD Camera , 3 Cell Li-Ion,i only upgraded ram to 16gb,put not sure if its worth to get a bigger ssd and would make a diference?speed wise!

[@rijal4488]

@@JULIANysuHOHNER same configuration . I think 8 ram / 256 ssd should be better

[@JULIANysuHOHNER]

@@rijal4488 so 16gb ram wont make a big dieference with 256gb ssd?

[@rijal4488]

@@JULIANysuHOHNER im not sure. Im just doing physical working with this thinkpad. No so many multimedia multitasking

[@starless9]

I'm considering upgrading the stock SSD on my T470, which has the following code/specs: Intel SSDPEKKF256G8l / LEN P/N: SSS0L25128 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 The replacement product I found online seem to match all except it specifies PCIe 3.0 x 4 with up to 3500MB/s read. Should there be concern about new product not being compatible with the T470? And @5:48 did you reinstall windows onto the new SSD? Thanks!

[@starless9]

So the new SSD did work with Macrium Reflect to copy the partitions…

[@HaisteComputerRepair]

Nice work!