IdeaPad S405 Questions

I recently bought the IdeaPad S405 with an AMD A6 processor, and have a couple questions about it.
1. I have seen the Lenovo Quick Start technology touted online and even in the manual for my computer, but it doesn't seem to work, and I have not found any information or software about it. What's up with it?
2. I have read in a few places that it has an extra mSATA slot. Does that allow me to install an SSD alongside the HDD, or can I only insert an SSD if I remove the HDD?
3. I know that in the official documentation it says that the S405 is limited to 4GB of RAM, but is that official or just a way to prevent people from trying to upgrade it? There are a few single-card 8GB RAMs that would fit inside, but I'm reluctant to try it. Has anyone successfully done it, and if not, what is preventing it from happening? It's surely not software, as it ships with 64-bit Windows.
Thanks for your help!

Hi WindyCityRockr,
I have a S400, but I think it will be the same... I've spoken with a guy who made RAM upgrade (from 4 to 8 gb) and he told me that his S400 support 8gb; in addition he also mountend a SSD in the m-sata slot, keeping the HDD in its place.
Hope to be helpfull.
Francesco

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Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows if/when the Ideapad S405 will be available in Australia. It looks like a really nice balance between performance/mobility/price but I can't seem to find any estimated release date. Thanks in advance! :3

Hi
Welcome to the community.
As you need information regarding availability of Ideapad S405, please contact the lenovo pre-sales department and there the available representative will assist you .
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I have recently bought an Ideapad S405.
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Hi Hitesh,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
I’m sorry to hear that the touchpad buttons are sensitive and move the cursor while the buttons are pressed. Hence, I would suggest you to change the settings of “Edge Motion Region” to resolve this issue. To perform this, please perform till the 3rd step from the below link and then click on Pointer Motion> Edge Motion Region>Then set the region so that it will not affect the touchpad buttons. Please let me know the findings:
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Ideapad S405 Windows 8 and OneKey NOVO Recovery Failure

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hi Firefly2462,
Thanks for Posting,
Since the issue is kind of in the middle of a Hardware(HDD) and Software (Windows Corrupted) Issue.
i would suggest to have the system repaired by Lenovo.
Definitely they would test the HDD in their repair center,
It is understandable that the Windows OS sometimes may fail or get corrupted but together with the Onekey recovery Partition to fail? Something might be wrong with the HDD where Both are saved,
You can try doing a test on the HDD on your own before sending the machine for repair,
If the HDD test result showed up OK then you can just ask for a disk To reinstall Windows since the OKR is not working I believe they would send you one.
If the HDD Tested bad then have it repaired and have the HDD replaced.
Regarding your Windows 7 OS you will need to have your Own Product Key for Windows 7 as the one used for your windows 8 will not be compatible.
Its fine to use your own OS like Windows 7 just make sure that the HDD is good maybe do a test after installing windows 7, also take note that some portion of your warranty may be voided by changing your Windows version.
Best Regards
Solid Cruver
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Lenovo ideapad s405

My ideapad s405 is not booting up. I have tried removing battery and disconnecting power cord, holding down power button for 10 seconds and reconnecting just the power cord. This does not work, only a Lenovo name is showing on display, this has been like this for 24+ hours so far without any change.

DW,
I've replied on some of your other threads - we'll try to make further suggestions here, but you may also want to contact service. I think you indicate it just fell out of warranty. We can look into the situation and see what can be done.
So, the system is hung on the Lenovo screen every time you start up correct?
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Lenovo ideapad s405 touchpad mouse problem

Hi to all
I bought this laptop a week ago and I installed windows 8 pro edition
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hi Razorbacktrack,
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Ideapad S405 windows 8 startup blue screen failure

When it is turned on, it shows
Your PC needs to be repaired
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i tried to enter recovery mode by pressing power button while lenovo logo apear but it always go to blue screen.
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Dear Customer
Welcome in Lenovo forums
To processed the recovery process please follow the below steps :-
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2- Press on the novo button once at the left hand side to get alist of options
3- Choose from the list System recovery to start the process
Please let me know
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hi attilakk,
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Hi, I recently purchased an Ideapad S405 and I'm having some WiFi connectivity problems.
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Hi,
I've had the same issues and sometimes keep having them with my router at home and no it isn't the router either. It is Lenovo's horrible DRIVERS that are the problem.
I had this issue from the begining and then it got fixed with latest drivers found here
http://support.lenovo.com/en_IN/downloads/detail.page?&DocID=DS032605
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Hello Jtrousd and welcome to community,
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Dear Customer
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