W540 Replace HDD to SSD

Hi ...
To replace the HDD with SSD, we just need the SSD.. right ?
No need for any special connector or adaptor.
cheers, Sumit

Hi Sumit_tayal,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are looking for HDD to replace with SSD for your ThinkPad W540.
Yes it is same has HDD connector you don’t have to use any type of connector or a converter.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/w-series/w540/#tab-tech_specs
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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W540 Replacing HDD to SSD

I am considering replacing the original 512 MB HDD that came with my W540 to SSD with similar capacity.
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With my 512GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD replacing the original stock 500GB spinner on my W530, I could not be happier.
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Replacing HDD with SSD, is it possible. T400

If it can be replaced, is it worth it??
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the T400 supports SATA2 mode. Unless you need constant high speed hdd access, then you should get the SSD, otherwise, i will just invest in a high quality 7200 rpm SATA drive.
If you are planning to get the SSD you should get the latest generation one, also you would need a 1.8 inch to 2.5 inch hdd mount adapter, otherwise the ssd won't fit in the T400 hdd slot.
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Envy 17i replace HDD with SSD

I just purchased a new Envy 17t quad core touch screen with a 1 TB HDD 5400 rpm. At the same time i purchased a new Samsung 840EVO 500 GB SSD with the intent of replacing the slower HDD with the faster SSD. I figured it would be an easy switch (I replaced the drive in my older laptop without any issues). I figured it would be a few screws and a small panel removed from the underneath the laptop and everything would be done.
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Hi,
The old HDD on your machine is a bit thicker but with at least 4 screws I don't think new SSD will floating around in the case. I actually put new SSD in one of my laptop (not HP) and no problem BUT I don't move this laptop around. If needed, blue tac may help.
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[MBP - 2008, 4,1] Best way to replace HDD with SSD

Looking to upgrade my 2008 Macbook pro with a new SDD.
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You have two basic options. First is simply replace the HDD with the SSD. Second is to remove the optical drive, move the HDD to the space where the optical drive was (you need a mounting kit for this) and install the SSD where the HDD was installed.
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I'm not from Lenovo, and still sorting this myself...
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I was just wanting to confirm that with the HP ENVY 17T J100 model can upgrade it's HDD to SSD? This model has the 1TB HDD. If I simply clone the HDD to an SSD of the same size. will it work? Or is there more complex setup to get the raid working between SSD/SSD rather than SSD/HDD?
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Hi Jorge
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Hi,
I can't see any reason why we can't moving up. I replaced HDD's on 5 of my laptops using 120Gb, 240Gb, 480Gb (2) and 960Gb and no problem at all. I've mentioned few times on this forum and please don't ask me why: I've got no luck with Intel, Kington and OCz SSD's.
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