How to Install SSD in a ThinkPad W500
A SATA SSD (Solid State Drive) hard drive allows you to transfer data between the drive and the computer faster than a standard hard disk drive. This is because the ribbon cable that attaches to the drive allows for faster data transfer than a standard hard drive connector. SATA SSD drives can be installed in laptop computers, including the Lenovo ThinkPad W500. The drive is accessible via a compartment on the exterior of the computer, so the upgrade process won't take longer than a few minutes.
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Instructions
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Power off your ThinkPad and unplug the power cable.
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Close the display screen, turn the computer upside down and unplug the rectangular battery from the bottom of the unit.
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Locate the largest of the compartments on the bottom of the computer. This is the hard drive compartment. Remove the single screw holding the compartment cover in place.
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Remove the compartment cover to expose the SATA drive currently in the computer.
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Lift the drive slightly out of the compartment and unplug the SATA ribbon cable from the port at the back of the drive. Set the SATA drive aside.
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Plug the ribbon cable into the port at the back of the SATA drive and fit the drive in the compartment.
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Replace the compartment cover and screw.
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