Lenovo ThinkPad T480s SSD Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1This guide is to replace a broken or full solid-state drive in the Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop. A solid-state drive (SSD) is a storage device used to store data for the user and the computer. This device stores data like a USB flash drive. The difference is this device is installed within the computer and is a necessity for the computer to run. If the SSD is not working or not installed ,the computer will not boot. Therefore, if the SSD is not working it must be replaced.
The SSD should also be replaced if it is full. The SSD is full when there is no more space to save files or applications. If the SSD is full the user can save some space by deleting some unwanted items. If space cannot be made, then the SSD needs to be upgraded to one with a larger capacity.
There are several different types of SSDs so it may be difficult to determine which one to buy. For this fix, an SSD of type M.2. is required. This type is referring to a form factor. That just means it’s the shape of the device and how it connects to the computer. Therefore, if the SSD is not type M.2. it will not work for this laptop.
It’s important to back up your current SSD if possible. Make sure you create a back up of your data before starting this fix.
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Turn off the laptop and disconnect the power cord.
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Turn the laptop back on and press the F1 button repeatedly to access the BIOS menu.
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Once in the BIOS menu, press the arrow keys to select the desired options from the menu.
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First, press the right arrow to select the Config menu.
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Next, press the down arrow to select the Power option.
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Lastly, press the down arrow to select the Disable Built-in Battery option. The laptop will then shut off.
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With the replacement of the SSD complete the computer needs Windows 10 to run. A new version of Windows 10 can be installed or data can be recovered through the backup.
With the replacement of the SSD complete the computer needs Windows 10 to run. A new version of Windows 10 can be installed or data can be recovered through the backup.
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Great tutorial -- thanks for posting, I recommend cloning the disk via a thunderbolt enclosure prior to installing, if you buy a Samsung SSD, you can use the SSD clone software for this they provide . Then install the drive -- with any luck it should boot right up.
