At StorageReview we realize many users may not be comfortable opening up their own computer to install a new SSD or more RAM. In this upgrade guide we cover how to upgrade a conventional Lenovo ThinkPad W520 notebook computer. We take you step-by-step, from unscrewing the access panels to installing the new components.
At StorageReview we realize many users may not be comfortable opening up their own computer to install a new SSD or more RAM. In this upgrade guide we cover how to upgrade a conventional Lenovo ThinkPad W520 notebook computer. We take you step-by-step, from unscrewing the access panels to installing the new components.
Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Component Specifications
- System Memory: 204-pin PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333) DDR3 Memory
- Primary Drive Bay: 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drive or SSD (Some models ship with 7mm height drives which will use a different drive caddy and rubber rails)
- Secondary Drive Bay: 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drive or SSD
- mSATA Slot: Compatible with all newer mSATA SSDs
Hard Drive or SSD
- Primary 2.5-inch bay
- UltraBay, which can accommodate a second hard drive
- mSATA slot
Wrap-up