Hello, I can confirm successful adding MSATA disk to W520 as additional device over WWAN 3G modem
I just soldered wires directry to 3G modem connector
Ground, +3,3V A+,A-,B+,B-, and detect msata signal. (it's not easy!)
I didn't want to lose my modem afer add alone msata disk
Connector is responsible for SATA2 and this mods don't make confict with extrernal sata's
Now I have two independed internal SSD disks. Thinkapad correctly identify WWAN and MSATA on one connector
I use halfsize pci ssd device from kingspec (256GB) transfers are 250MB+/s
I add some photos later...
cheers!
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W520 DIY add msata to WWAN for second internal disk
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Re: W520 DIY add msata to WWAN for second internal disk
That's pretty sweet. I've been thinking about adding mSATA to my X301 as well... I just wonder if it's worth all the hassle at this point...
X301: SU9600 | 8GB | 1TB | WXGA+
X1C5: 7600U | 16GB | 1TB | FHD
X1C9: 1145G7 | 16GB | 1TB | WUXGA | WWAN
X1Y8: 1365U | 32GB | 1TB | WUXGA
P14s G1 AMD: 4750U | 32GB | 1TB | PG FHD Touch
T14 G2: 1145G7 | 32GB | 1TB | FHD
X1C5: 7600U | 16GB | 1TB | FHD
X1C9: 1145G7 | 16GB | 1TB | WUXGA | WWAN
X1Y8: 1365U | 32GB | 1TB | WUXGA
P14s G1 AMD: 4750U | 32GB | 1TB | PG FHD Touch
T14 G2: 1145G7 | 32GB | 1TB | FHD
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Re: W520 DIY add msata to WWAN for second internal disk
I don't think the mPCIe slot on the X301 has the pins at all (pre-xx20 models don't), but you can and should replace the primary 1.8" drive with an mSATA or m.2 drive.
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Re: W520 DIY add msata to WWAN for second internal disk
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