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X41 doesn't detect SSD
X41 doesn't detect SSD
Hello,
I'm running the latest BIOS/EC on my X41 (2.09 and 1.02, respectively), and I've replaced the mechanical drive with an mSATA PATA adapter (https://www.ebay.com/itm/mSATA-SSD-to-h ... 1762518210) plus a Kingston mSATA SSD. The voltage switch is set to 3.3v. Everything seems to be fine except the machine (BIOS) doesn't see the drive at all. Any ideas what might be wrong?
I'm running the latest BIOS/EC on my X41 (2.09 and 1.02, respectively), and I've replaced the mechanical drive with an mSATA PATA adapter (https://www.ebay.com/itm/mSATA-SSD-to-h ... 1762518210) plus a Kingston mSATA SSD. The voltage switch is set to 3.3v. Everything seems to be fine except the machine (BIOS) doesn't see the drive at all. Any ideas what might be wrong?
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Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
If you have an xx20 or xx30 (T/W/X), try that (bare) mSATA SSD in the WWAN slot, to see if it works there.
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Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
Thanks for the suggestion. I got my hands on a USB mSATA enclosure and my SSD works just fine. I think it might be the adapter, I already have another one on the way so we'll see. Meanwhile, can I test with the switch set to 5v? Will that fry my SSD? Because I noticed that the original mechanical drive says +3.3/5V.
Also, should I use GPT or MBR for the drive? I doubt that's the case, but maybe the older BIOS won't see the disk if it's not partitioned using MBR?
Also, should I use GPT or MBR for the drive? I doubt that's the case, but maybe the older BIOS won't see the disk if it's not partitioned using MBR?
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Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
In a USB adapter, you will always need to set it to 5V, unless that adapter has its own switch/setting.
And use MBR, X41 does not have a GPT-capable BIOS.
And use MBR, X41 does not have a GPT-capable BIOS.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
Hi Yha.
I have a pair of X41T's and had to go thru a couple of different 3.3V mSata adapters to finally get one that works correctly.
On one of the first supplier adapters I ordered, small parts were literally falling off the board as I removed it from the packaging due to poor soldering.
Link to the one that finally worked for me:
https://www.amazon.ca/mSATA-SSD-Adapter ... ics&sr=1-5
Good luck with it....they really do make a difference in the X4* series.
Regards.
Dave
I have a pair of X41T's and had to go thru a couple of different 3.3V mSata adapters to finally get one that works correctly.
On one of the first supplier adapters I ordered, small parts were literally falling off the board as I removed it from the packaging due to poor soldering.
Link to the one that finally worked for me:
https://www.amazon.ca/mSATA-SSD-Adapter ... ics&sr=1-5
Good luck with it....they really do make a difference in the X4* series.
Regards.
Dave
Previous & Collection Thinkpads: 701C A22m A30/A31p T23p x2 T30 T41 X31 various 750's 760's & 390's.
Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
DD: P50
"Life Is A Journey...Enjoy The Ride!"
Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
DD: P50
"Life Is A Journey...Enjoy The Ride!"
Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
Hi,
I use this one on my X31 : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01ATC ... UTF8&psc=1
It is just what you would expect : metal casing, no useless plastic parts, it works just fine and was plug and play in the HDD cart of my X31. The BIOS (updated to last version) recognized it from the start and it works like a charm. It's a little more expensive than others, but solid and made in Taiwan.
Before, I tried another adapter (with plastic around it, crap as most on Amazon) which wasn't detected and litteraly caught fire in the laptop (an old Acer). The laptop survived, the adapter went straight to the trash and I re-used the SSD board in the X31.
I use this one on my X31 : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01ATC ... UTF8&psc=1
It is just what you would expect : metal casing, no useless plastic parts, it works just fine and was plug and play in the HDD cart of my X31. The BIOS (updated to last version) recognized it from the start and it works like a charm. It's a little more expensive than others, but solid and made in Taiwan.
Before, I tried another adapter (with plastic around it, crap as most on Amazon) which wasn't detected and litteraly caught fire in the laptop (an old Acer). The laptop survived, the adapter went straight to the trash and I re-used the SSD board in the X31.
IBM X31 with SSD drive, 2 Gb RAM. Ultrabase X3 (floppy + DVD-ROM drives) and a nice new IBM 2005 backpack !
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Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
They have different HDD/SSD sizes:
X31 has 2.5" drives
X41 has 1.8" drives
X31 has 2.5" drives
X41 has 1.8" drives
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
PePeFR.
RBS beat me to it!...The mSata adapter you linked won't work in the X4* series laptops. These laptops require a smaller hard drive with a side-mounted connector, 3.3V.
I have an original OEM Hitachi 60 Gb hard drive for the X4* series, the form factor is as in the linked photos:
https://app.photobucket.com/slideshow/u ... 49385e770f
I have some of the Abelconn adapters of the same design that you linked, and they are excellent, metal-framed (though relatively-expensive) solid mSata adapters which will work in 99% of the IDE-designed Thinkpads, but the X4* series is a bit quirky in that respect.
Regards.
Dave
RBS beat me to it!...The mSata adapter you linked won't work in the X4* series laptops. These laptops require a smaller hard drive with a side-mounted connector, 3.3V.
I have an original OEM Hitachi 60 Gb hard drive for the X4* series, the form factor is as in the linked photos:
https://app.photobucket.com/slideshow/u ... 49385e770f
I have some of the Abelconn adapters of the same design that you linked, and they are excellent, metal-framed (though relatively-expensive) solid mSata adapters which will work in 99% of the IDE-designed Thinkpads, but the X4* series is a bit quirky in that respect.
Regards.
Dave
Previous & Collection Thinkpads: 701C A22m A30/A31p T23p x2 T30 T41 X31 various 750's 760's & 390's.
Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
DD: P50
"Life Is A Journey...Enjoy The Ride!"
Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
DD: P50
"Life Is A Journey...Enjoy The Ride!"
Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
Oh sorry !
I'm happy you both corrected me and avoided confusion and/or error.
I'm leaving and going back to an X31 topic...
Anyway, cheap is bad, especially for a vital item directly connected to your laptop motherboard.
I'm happy you both corrected me and avoided confusion and/or error.
I'm leaving and going back to an X31 topic...
Anyway, cheap is bad, especially for a vital item directly connected to your laptop motherboard.
IBM X31 with SSD drive, 2 Gb RAM. Ultrabase X3 (floppy + DVD-ROM drives) and a nice new IBM 2005 backpack !
Re: X41 doesn't detect SSD
Dave, RBS, PePeFR,
Thanks a lot for your valuable input. I'm getting two of those confirmed working for my X41 and X41T. The only reason I chose the one I linked to in my original post is because it has a nice case that fits exactly in the drive compartment (and can screw the cover to it just like the original mechanical drive). Do you know where I can find a good case/enclosure for the other adapter? I've looked everywhere on Amazon and eBay but couldn't find anything.
Thanks once again.
Thanks a lot for your valuable input. I'm getting two of those confirmed working for my X41 and X41T. The only reason I chose the one I linked to in my original post is because it has a nice case that fits exactly in the drive compartment (and can screw the cover to it just like the original mechanical drive). Do you know where I can find a good case/enclosure for the other adapter? I've looked everywhere on Amazon and eBay but couldn't find anything.
Thanks once again.
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