Recommend a SSD that works in a Lenovo T60 (type 2007-CTO)

Recommend a SSD that works in a Lenovo T60 (type 2007-CTO) !!!
I will install a SSD HD on confirmation of fully working with my Lenovo T60.
Have tested a Inel SSD 530 (model: SSDSC2BW180A4) fw: DC12.
This disk hangs during installation of both
Windows 7 at " Windows loading"
Also tested to install Ubuntu 14.04 but this also hangs after aprox 30 sec.
Please advice:
BIOS version 2.26
Tested both SATA AHCI and Compatibility. with no difference.
Please advice.
Blacklap

Welcome to the forum!
Try avoiding SSDs with a SandForce controller, I've experienced quite a few issues with them on this generatioon of ThinkPads. Intel's 520 and 530 are such drives, amongst others.
Crucial M4/500/550/MX1, Samsung 830/840 Pro, Intel 320/730 should all work fine.
Good luck.
Cheers,
George
In daily use: R60F, R500F, T61, T410
Collecting dust: T60
Enjoying retirement: A31p, T42p,
Non-ThinkPads: Panasonic CF-31 & CF-52, HP 8760W
Starting Thursday, 08/14/2014 I'll be away from the forums until further notice. Please do NOT send private messages since I won't be able to read them. Thank you.

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Thanks for the review. After reading it I was ready to give away my T400 and call sales
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Power on to desktop (including 5 sec of typing password) 60 sec.
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(integrated graphics)
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RAM: 6.1
Graphics: 4.1
Gaming: 3.5
HD: 5.9
(discrete graphics)
Processor: 6.1
RAM: 6.1
Graphics: 4.8
Gaming: 5.6
HD: 5.9
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Z.
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