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    Y480 32gb msata removal

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pachnerg, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. pachnerg

    pachnerg Newbie

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    I have been trying to do a clean install of windows 7 with my new ssd via usb stick but I keep getting the unable to create a new partition error. I have been told to remove all other drives which may fix the problem.

    Where do I find/how do I remove the 32gb msata that came with the laptop?

    Thanks!
     
    pachnerg, Jul 24, 2012
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  2. superparamagnetic

    superparamagnetic Notebook Consultant

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    Check under the bottom cover.

    I looked briefly through the manual: http://consumerdl.lenovo.com.cn/Use...480&Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual V1.0.pdf
    On pp 43 it shows you where the WWAN slot. That should be where the mSATA drive is.

    Before you do though try using a third party partition editor first, like GParted Live. Reformat everything and create the partitions first before running the Windows installer. I always find when reinstalling an OS the most frustrating part can be getting your partitions right, and Windows can break partitions in weird ways if you let it.
     
    superparamagnetic, Jul 25, 2012
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