Replace internal SSD for T510

I have a T510 with a 128GB Samsung Solid State drive that is out of space. I would like to replace it with a larger one, preferably a Samsung 840 series with 500GB. I do not want to get an additional drive for the ultrabay, but rather replace the one I have. While shopping and researching, it looks like the drive I have is 78.5 x 54 x 5mm and all of the potential replacements are 100 x 69 x 7mm. Will this fit into the existing drive space? If it will not, what should I get? It also looks like the current drive is SATA II while all replacement options are SATA III. Does this matter?
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The 5mm rubber rails and caddy may fit the 7mm drive. If not, you can buy the correct sized ones on the Bay for around 10 bucks. Note that there are 5mm rails, 7mm rails and 9.5mm rails. You need the rubber rails to support/align the drive connectors inside the drive bay and you need the caddy/tag to pull the drive out once inserted.
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