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    T530: Can Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) be used?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thinkwierd, Oct 10, 2013.

  1. thinkwierd

    thinkwierd Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) , and I wonder if it can be used to replace the stock HDD? I assume this is not a 7mm one, so will it fit?
     
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    The T530 should be able to take 9.5mm drives fine, it's only the T430 that have to use 7mm drives in the main bay. Though if your system came with a 7mm drive from the factory you may need to replace the rubber rails so it will fit properly on your 9.5mm drive.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why not pick up a mSATA SSD and keep the hard drive for more storage?
     
    ZaZ, Oct 11, 2013
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