x201 SSD - 1.8" or 2.5"

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dvhart · #1 Post by **dvhart** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:57 pm

I'm looking to order an x201 and replacing the hard disk with an Intel G2 160 GB SSD, but I'm having a heck of a time determining if the x201 accepts a 1.8" or a 2.5" drive. I _think_ it's a 2.5", but I don't want to order a $400+ SSD without being absolutely sure. Can a couple of you in the know confirm for me which size is appropriate for the x201?

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:19 pm

2.5" hard drive - http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201

dvhart · #3 Post by **dvhart** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:23 pm

Harryc wrote:2.5" hard drive - http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201

Interesting, they list 1.8" SSDs and 2.5" HDDs. Does the Samsung 1.8" SSD it comes with from Lenovo come in some kind of caddy to fit in the 2.5" bay?

fortexg · #4 Post by **fortexg** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:59 pm

dvhart wrote: Interesting, they list 1.8" SSDs and 2.5" HDDs. Does the Samsung 1.8" SSD it comes with from Lenovo come in some kind of caddy to fit in the 2.5" bay?

I've seen the 1.8" Samsung SSD with micro SATA connector + micro SATA to SATA adapter advertised on eBay to be able to fit "all Thinkpads". I think it was even Lenovo branded.
Perhaps Lenovo does the same (=they order just 1.8" SSDs from Samsung to get better volume pricing)?
They need some sort of caddy / fixing option though.

#5 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:12 pm

dvhart wrote:Does the Samsung 1.8" SSD it comes with from Lenovo come in some kind of caddy to fit in the 2.5" bay?

Yes

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