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    T400 hdd height... 9.5mm or 7mm?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zordex, Dec 1, 2010.

  1. zordex

    zordex Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am considering replacing the HDD with an SSD. Anybody know if I need the 7mm, or is the 9.5mm thickness ok?
     
    zordex, Dec 1, 2010
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    dlai Notebook Consultant

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    You need a 9.5...
     
    dlai, Dec 1, 2010
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    jessea510 Notebook Consultant

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    Also, for those wanting to put a 1TB 2.5" hard drive in there that are 12.5mm thick, they might fit. You have to move the rubber support that goes in with the hard drive.
    Do I recommend it? Not really
    But is it possible? Maybe Yes

    If I would need the storgae, I would put a SSD in the ultrabay for the Operating System and programs, and the 1TB hd in the regular bay.
    Just an idea :)
     
    jessea510, Dec 2, 2010
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    exuviate Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 12.5 mm thick hard drive that I used did not fit, so others probably won't fit. I wouldn't recommend it. Just get a external enclosure or ultrabay hard drive and use that for storage. Use the SSD in the regular bay.
     
    exuviate, Dec 2, 2010
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  5. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    Its more than an idea. Many people are doing this already. However you got the order mixed up. Should be SSD in the regular bay.
     
    JabbaJabba, Dec 2, 2010
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