m.2 SSD Replacement

[neoxid501]

I'm buying a Lenovo t460s and am looking for cheaper alternatives to upgrade the machine than using their configurator ($60 for a single 4GB stick of ddr4 sodimm really?). I've already solved the RAM issue since there's an empty sodimm slot behind the single screw maintenance hatch, but while the upgrade videos show how to replace the SSD in this video, I have no idea how to clone the data from the 128GB included SSD to a 256GB SSD I would just buy off of Amazon (that would include moving over Windows too of course). How would I do this? What would I need? Step by step instructions would be very much appreciated, thank you!

[refinedskillz]

It wouldnt work too well. Cant you just reinstall windows?

[2FA]

Get a USB to SATA that includes power to connect the second SSD and then just use some cloning software that works with Windows.

[neoxid501]

12 hours ago, refinedskillz said:

It wouldnt work too well. Cant you just reinstall windows?

Umm I don't know how

 

12 hours ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

Get a USB to SATA that includes power to connect the second SSD and then just use some cloning software that works with Windows.

Does a 2.5" cable that works for that? And would there be any software you would recommend? I pretty much don't know anything so I would really appreciate details 

[2FA]

8 hours ago, neoxid501 said:

Does a 2.5" cable that works for that? And would there be any software you would recommend?

1. Yes

2. Acronics if the manufacturer of the second SSD doesn't have one.

[neoxid501]

17 hours ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

1. Yes

2. Acronics if the manufacturer of the second SSD doesn't have one.

Just to make sure, this one? https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-5-25-INCH-Converter-Activity-USB-DSC9/dp/B00DQJME7Y

Also, this is the SSD type that Crucial says would be compatible http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/thinkpad-t460s/CT8217120

[exercutor5]

3 hours ago, neoxid501 said:

Just to make sure, this one? https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-5-25-INCH-Converter-Activity-USB-DSC9/dp/B00DQJME7Y

Also, this is the SSD type that Crucial says would be compatible http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/thinkpad-t460s/CT8217120

For the cable, if you choose the one for USB 3.0 to SATA should be fine, plus it saves you some cash. The SSD should be able to use any M.2 form factor SATA SSDs, my personal favourite is the Samsung 850 EVO.

[2FA]

10 hours ago, neoxid501 said:

Just to make sure, this one? https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-5-25-INCH-Converter-Activity-USB-DSC9/dp/B00DQJME7Y

Also, this is the SSD type that Crucial says would be compatible http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/thinkpad-t460s/CT8217120

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-5-25-INCH-Converter-Activity-USB-DSC9/dp/B00DQJME7Y?tag=linus21-20

[neoxid501]

18 hours ago, exercutor5 said:

For the cable, if you choose the one for USB 3.0 to SATA should be fine, plus it saves you some cash. The SSD should be able to use any M.2 form factor SATA SSDs, my personal favourite is the Samsung 850 EVO.

 

12 hours ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-5-25-INCH-Converter-Activity-USB-DSC9/dp/B00DQJME7Y?tag=linus21-20

Okay cool thanks guys! But if you don't mind my asking, what's wrong with the one that I suggested? Is it just the wrong cable?

[2FA]

I just realized this was about an m.2 SSD, woops. You would actually have to use something like this. https://www.amazon.com/ZTC-Enclosure-Adapter-SuperSpeed-ZTC-EN004-BK/dp/B00KQ4LNJC

[exercutor5]

3 hours ago, neoxid501 said:

Okay cool thanks guys! But if you don't mind my asking, what's wrong with the one that I suggested? Is it just the wrong cable?

Nothing is wrong, but it includes IDE and what not, which most people nowadays won't need, and choosing the USB 3.0 to SATA one saves you some cash.

 

Oh shit wait, if you're replacing a M.2 SSD, the procedure is different, you will require a M.2 to USB 3.0 enclosure.

[neoxid501]

3 hours ago, DeadEyePsycho said:

I just realized this was about an m.2 SSD, woops. You would actually have to use something like this. https://www.amazon.com/ZTC-Enclosure-Adapter-SuperSpeed-ZTC-EN004-BK/dp/B00KQ4LNJC

 

1 hour ago, exercutor5 said:

Nothing is wrong, but it includes IDE and what not, which most people nowadays won't need, and choosing the USB 3.0 to SATA one saves you some cash.

 

Oh shit wait, if you're replacing a M.2 SSD, the procedure is different, you will require a M.2 to USB 3.0 enclosure.

Oh ripperino okay

But since the upgrade would be ~$130 anyway and (from what I can gather) they use a samsung ssd anyway I think I'll just do the RAM by my self and let the factory do the SSD stuff. Thanks for the info though