Fair, that is something I now consider after working on a couple of these. Thanks for the feedback :)

I was going to ask him if the battery was turned off in the bios.

@@jawshhwa5099 It was not in this video, I didn't think about that. I will in the future though! However, if you plan to open up the laptop like I did in this video, I don't see why you can't just unplug it from the board before you perform maintenance. I have had no issues doing it this way. If you are doing some kind of troubleshooting where you need to disable the internal battery without opening the case, then the BIOS solution works. I could be missing something though, if you have anything to add.

My pleasure :)

Excellent, I hope it helped you in some way!

@@HaisteComputerRepair Of course it did!

@@Oiermi Then I am pleased :)

It's not often I have to think about replacing a CMOS battery, but it's kind of a pain to replace the wired assembly.

I'm glad, thanks for watching!

After further research, yes I found the same results. It doesn't run too bad, but just installing a 2.5" SATA III SSD provides better overall performance, I found.

You're welcome.

Awesome. I've gone away from using hard drives for boot drives, but do acknowledge that they aren't that bad, depending on your situation. Interesting combination of Windows 11 and Chrome OS.

My pleasure! Are you setting one up for yourself?

yes, updated to ssd drive and m2. suggestions to improve/replace screen? good vendors?

@@dontdlay Do you have the 1366x768 display? You can upgrade to a 1920x1080 display and that will be pretty nice. Unless you find a good used deal, most new screens are around $110 - $120 CAD after taxes and shipping. If you live in Canada, you can find them on Amazon or eBay. If you live in eastern US Bliss computers has a good supply and they will show up in a Google search. I have had a bad experience with them, though (ask me if you want details). Send me some links if you want a second opinion, or I can send you a couple if needed. Have it's fairly easy to replace the screen and you will want to access it to double check the pin connection on the rear of the panel before ordering.

@@HaisteComputerRepair in Canada, have ordered a 1920x1080, 30 pin from eBay. thanks for your help

@@dontdlay Awesome, good luck with the install, feel free to reach out if you need any direction. I am waiting on a 1920x1080 display for a ThinkPad T530 currently :)

Yep, you can do that. I'd recommend using Macrium free trial. It's a solid piece of software and easy to use. Feel free to reach out for help.

Welcome 😊

Is that right? I was under the impression it is SATA III.

Transcend 42mm (2242) m.2 SATA III SSD.

It does not happen automatically, if that is what you are saying. I am not sure what you are implying. With thinkpads I have worked on you can either disable the internal battery in BIOS or unplug it for service.

My pleasure :)

the type of OS is dependent on what you install. Specifically, 64 bit would be fine for this CPU.

Unfortunately the T460 does not support a m.2 SSD. You can get nvme ssd to SATA caddie adapters, though, to fit in the 2.5" drive bay. I had heard this before and I just tried it myself as I have a few T460 laptops at the moment.

2422 and yes, m.2 sata III. This is the one I used: www.transcend-info.com/product/ssd/mts400s

@@HaisteComputerRepair thanks! and that's a typo, you mean 2242 right?

@@task5147 Haha, yes that's right. 22mm wide and 42mm long

Look for an m.2 SATA III SSD 42mm in length. I used this one: www.transcend-info.com/Products/No-642

Es cuánto te salió y que tal te va, las recomiendas?

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Transcend 2242 m.2 SATA III SSD

You are only able to install SATA III m.2 SSD's in that port, no NVMe support to my knowledge.

@@HaisteComputerRepair Hi, in the M.2 2230 SSD port, you install a 128 GB Transcend SSD, this one is NVME Gen 3 SSD, my question is related if you test with an Gen 4 NVME M.2 2230 SSD port, not the 2,5" Sata port. Thanks!

@@Pitatito The SSD I used is not an NVMe SSD it is SATA III m.2. They look similar, but the format is older and runs at similar speeds to a 2.5" SATA SSD. I'm not sure that I said NVMe in the video, but if I did that would be in error. Either way, no I did not test a gen 4 NVMe. Look at this quick guide: www.kingston.com/en/blog/pc-performance/two-types-m2-vs-ssd

You can use it as a boot drive for an operating system. I have done this a few times. Just make sure you look for a 2242 m.2 SATA III SSD. The one I used in the video is not too bad.

The 5TB Seagate "spinner" goes in the 2.5" bay

If you take off the back panel just as I did in the video, you will see the CMOS battery at the top left. It will be connected to the board by cable. You can try unplugging it, leaving it for a couple of minutes, and then plugging it back in. This might reset the BIOS settings back to default. Otherwise there is a quite complicated process that involves removing a security chip from the motherboard, running it through an external device, and then soldering it back on the board. Keep in touch if you need more help and I can assist with some research. I did run into this problem once, but I can't seem to remember what my solution was.

So the laptop will not turn on at all? As if it were dead? Or do you mean it will not boot. Are you by any chance able to access BIOS with it installed? If not, take it out, boot to BIOS, go to Security Tab, Go to I/O Port Access, and make sure the WWAN options is Enabled. Then try the install and get back to me.

@@HaisteComputerRepair Found the problem fam. See, what I bought is NVMe M.2 instead of SATA M.2, that's why my laptop won't turn on, cuz I was plugged it in, it was upside down. Really upset cuz I didn't know there's a difference between M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe.

It's all good. You can install any capacity m.2 SSD. Go for 1TB if you like. Just make sure you purchase the same type of m.2 SSD that you have installed currently. Any brand. You might just be reading about SSD options that shipped with the t440 from Lenovo.

@@HaisteComputerRepair thank you very much, wish you all the best

@@thiagogitirana8210 And the same to you!

3.84TBytes, by Kioxia (Toshiba) 128 dies chip stack

That's right. A 2242 m.2 SSD and a 2.5" SSD/HDD

T440 model? Look right beside the WiFi card. If there are two cards beside each other, there is a chance there is a WWAN card installed, in which case you can just take it out and install the m.2 if you wish to do so. Let me know what you find and look up and model numbers you can to make sure you know what you are looking at or planning to take out.

Probably from the 2.5" SSD if it is a good fast SSD. Though the difference in performance overall may be negligible

Its still showing error 2010

When you go to Boot Order in BIOS, you can confirm that the m.2 SSD is not in the "remove from boot order" list?

Solid

its crazy u r replying on a 2 year old video. got my respect homie!!!!@@HaisteComputerRepair

I bought the one used in the video from Amazon: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07KG2G152/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is it possible to try a different drive? Was it working well before this happened?

@@HaisteComputerRepair yes, it work perfectly fine before this problem and I would already buy another drive if i have money but I can’t work so idk what to do..

@@Koncore8 Ok, if disconnecting and reconnecting is not working it could be a failing hard drive. Are you able to boot into BIOS? Or Boot Menu options?

@@HaisteComputerRepair yes sir

@@Koncore8 Are you comfortable trying to reinstall windows to your drive?

No it does not. m.2 SATA III SSD and 2.5" SSD only

Checked some more and it seems to be a WWAN slot. Would this fit your model of SSD?

@@andreim936 The WWAN slot doubles as a place for the m.2 SSD. Look for m.2 SATA III SSD, not NVME. I can send a couple links to an amazon page. I just recently tried out a DogFish m.2 SSD in my ThinkPad T540p, which is a cheaper lesser known brand. The Transcend units I used in this video are pretty good.

@@HaisteComputerRepair I just ordered the Transcend 430S 256GB M.2 2242. Hopefully it works well.

@@andreim936 Nice, I am sure that will be awesome!

@@HaisteComputerRepair I just installed this Trancend M.2 on a L460, it didnt get detected in the bios or windows. I then tried it in a L440 and still was not detected. I guess i got a defective one. Im going to return it and try another one.

Interesting, I suppose the B+M key would be a slight improvement, but I wouldn't know from experience as I have only used the B+M key version. So, I suppose I would recommend that one being that it worked well with me.

@@HaisteComputerRepair thanks

@@ertaneruysal5246 You bet, let me know how this one goes.

Transend upgraded the SMI controller to the one with DRAM cache (a Nanya 128m LV-DDR3 chip) the higher model number

I got it from Amazon for a good price. It's a brand called Transcend that I've never tried before, but the speeds hold up and performance overall is good: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07KG2G152/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've ordered four so far. It's the best value I can find right now (shopping from Canada).

Unfortunately there is only 4GB RAM soldered to the board, so the most common upgrade I have done is 12GB RAM with an additional 8GB stick. I haven't tried a 16GB DDR3 though they do exist (often at a price where it's really not worth it).

And also my laptop is weirdly doesnt have internal RAM. Just 1 slot for ram stick 😅

It is used for both an m.2 SATA III SSD or a WWAN card, which is the modem you speak of. Look for a 2242 (42MM) m.2 SSD. I just recently tried out a cheap brand called DogFish and have been using it in my T540p.

@@MichaelG25 The T440 has 4GB of integrated RAM on the motherboard and the one DIMM slot for expansion. So, whatever RAM stick you choose to install, add 4GB and that is your total. Go for 1600MHz.

@@HaisteComputerRepair yeah i think my build doesn't have the 4gb integrated sadly 😅. Also thanks for the instruction on the WWAN card !

@@MichaelG25 You're using a T440? I don't think there is a model that shipped without 4GB integrated memory. You'll see the little black rectangles by the DIMM slot, just like what you see on a memory stick. Either way, happy to help! Let me know if you do upgrade.

According to this, the T440 didn't ship with integrated NVIDIA GPU, just Intel HD Graphics. The T440p did, though. www.lenovo.com/ca/en/laptops/thinkpad/t-series/t440/ Either way, there is no way to upgrade the integrated GPU as it is soldered on to the motherboard .

@@HaisteComputerRepair thanks mate i appreciate it

@@grit8 My pleasure, let me know how it goes for you.

This was a fresh install of Windows. Are you referring to cloning a drive or moving files over from a different drive? Thanks for watching :)

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For software development? I suppose it would depend on what you want to do, but probably yes.

Well, 4GB RAM is soldered on to the motherboard and there is only one extra DIMM slot. So, most would install 1 x 4GB = 8GB or 1 x 8GB = 12GB.

Yes it is. Just remember that you will have to reinstall Windows or whatever operating system you have. Follow the steps in the video and replace the m.2 and hdd. Let me know if you need help with this. Remember to get an m.2 like this one linked, not an nvme drive: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07KG2G152/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@@HaisteComputerRepair great detail on your video...I don't mind a clean OS install, might install the new windows 11 if possible.

@@keiserious I think you can install Win 11 now without having the requirements they laid out on it's official release. I just saw an eBay seller with a ThinkPad T530 with Windows 11 installed.

@@HaisteComputerRepair I saw that laptop too!, will install Win11 on the new ssd.

@@keiserious Ok, sounds good let me know how it goes. I hear that a fresh install is the way to go. As far as retaining the Win 10 product key, it might be good to do that in the event it is not automatically activated from your system. This should have shipped with Win 8 integrated, therefore you may not be prompted for a product key. I cannot verify this, though, as I have not tried Win 11 with a T440. Let me know if you need help retrieving your key.

DDR3 in this case

I believe so, yes. All T440 and T440p models should have the m.2 SSD option.

@@HaisteComputerRepair t440s there have no option?

@@mazidurrahman3305 Sorry, yes the T440s has m.2 option as well.

I'm not too sure, but according to these specs, it supports 1 x 2.5" SATA connection and 1 x m.2 SSD connection.

@@HaisteComputerRepair Thanks for help👍

@@HaisteComputerRepair I opened and sata was written on mother board. Would that mean it only supports sata or can it support nvme

@@lifeofdiesel5976 Sorry, I forgot to post the link: www.msi.com/Laptop/CX62-7QL/Specification This page says m.2 SATA

@@HaisteComputerRepair 👍

Good question. I will be receiving some T460's in a few days, so I will let you know. I will film a video for it as well.

@@HaisteComputerRepair thanks 4 reply.. and I m waiting 😃

@@rawatrakesh8088 I will likely receive them in three days as it is a long weekend. I'm seeing conflicting messages from Lenovo itself and the community. So, I'll just have to try it myself.

@@HaisteComputerRepair I m also getting mixed answers and I m waiting for ur response. 😄

@@rawatrakesh8088 I'm hearing more No than Yes, but hard to say without checking it out myself.

That is correct. m.2 SATA III is supported.

We can't even use this like a 2.5" HDD or SSD

You can use the m.2 SSD as a boot drive for Windows, Linux etc. Or use it for storage or cache. If you scroll this this video it's clear that I install Windows.

You can actually use it just like a 2.5" SSD. I have done this a few times.

I am sad :(

I'll give that some thought!