Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3-15ACH6 - Installing SATA3 SSD

Installing an additional 2.5" SATA3 SSD - Patriot P200 1TB on my brand new Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3-15ACH6 (type 82K2). I will also be using the package that came with the laptop containing the mounting bracket/caddy, Lenovo internal SATA cable, screws and anti-vibration padding.



Lenovo's official Hardware maintenance manual:

Laptop's official Product specifications reference:

Products I used in this video or recommend for you to buy - shop at Amazon:
Thank you very much for your support!

BUY THE LAPTOP HERE

MOUNTING BRACKET/CADDY incl. internal SATA cable (I can't guarantee they will work because I got mine included with the laptop):

M.2 screws and standoff:

* AWESOME DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON (2023) *

...if you need SSD SATA3 2.5" recommendations:

...if you decide to upgrade to maximum supported RAM of 32GB:

Buy me a coffee ☕ Thank you for your support!

*** I USE MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS from Epidemic Sound ***
Be sure to check them out and get the first month for free:

*** I USE AFFILIATE LINKS ***
Affiliate links do not cost you additionally any more than you would normally pay, but it does offer a reward to the person who initiated the sale. This allows me financially to continue to make valuable content for you. I only endorse products I use. If I am sponsored it will be stated as so.

#lenovoideapadgaming3 #ssdupgrade #laptopservice

[KDane]

I would like to say thank you for making this video. Out of the videos I have watched, this has been the best since it was very clear and concise. I love also how you took your time in taking off the back cover. That made me prepare in advance and not rush things and break it. Cheers!

[softredmaniak]

Your explanation is perfect! Thank you so much for being very specific on each component

[joseaguilera]

Thanks for the video. It was very usefull since i ve being wondering for 2 weeks why i had an aditional pack for installing a ssd and didnt even know i have room for another one.

[GeorgieCodyTheWindowsLover]

7:58 The foam pads are only for the mechanical HDD. M.2 drives do not need foam pads as they do not contain mechanical parts inside. Take note on this. I installed the two pads you mentioned at said timestamp for a 1TB HDD on my unit.

[umiterdem]

Dear Sir, I have had a spare 2TB 2, 5 hdd, I just watched your clean video and I managed to install it to my laptop.I wish you the best, you saved a lot From now on, I will look this channel first for IT situations.Thank you so much
edit : This video has the cleanest explanation among internet, you should lecture more topics, candidate to be reference ! Great work !

[debjyoti]

Thank you for making such a helpful video. I could avoid breaking the plastic locks... may be this is the very first device that I could open without breaking any of the locks... ;) This became possible only with your detailed video. I also liked your honest comment that you broke one yourself... that made me extra cautious!

Thanks again!!! Full credit goes to you!

[ReignT]

I have this exact laptop and managed to install a drive thanks to this video. Cheers to you, smooth IT operator 🎉

[Vordigon]

I love how it has a second m.2 drive slot, but it doesn't come with the screw necessary to mount it.

[ariefrachmansaleh]

thank you so, your channel deserves more subcribers!

[zedrustyoldgamers]

Excellent video. Made it easy for me to add RAM and another SSD!

[theJOY]

Hey bro i have to give a tip there is a option in bios called servicing mode It will cutoff electricity from whole laptop parts and it will be activate when you plug charger in again so no need to remove battery jack.😅

[rialbbe]

You should open it in the opposite end. You start near the hinge. it is much easier.

[jaydenteboss]

I might be totally wrong about this but I think smooth is somewhat wrong you can totally use both the drives the computer comes w and the sata drive you just have to make sure the cable is in all the way and when you turn the computer back in just initialize it and format it but he may be talking about something completely different when he says you can’t use both at the same time

[oktayx]

For people who have the RTX 3060 gpu, your board will be slightly different. You can install an additional full size gen3 m2 ssd right next to the existing one.

[pham]

i can use both sata and pcle port, i bought a m2 sata to sata adapter and use 1 kingston m2 sata a400 480gb and 1 wd green 1tb ssd lapping on each other, i did sperarate them by using 1 thinnest thermal pad i could find(1mm)

[zeniancoc]

if you want to use 3 storage

use m2 to sata converter not 2, 5"
so u will be used 3 storage there

[vicp]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful!

[abhi]

Very nice and informative video. Two points: will the warranty of my new laptop will be void if I add the second sata 2.5” ssd and second my observation - the padding you put on the drive was primarily given for mechanical drives HDD as they have the moving drive but may not be required for ssd. Thanks

[zeit]

So i can simply add 2.5 ssd without removing my m2 nvme 512gb so no windows activation
Am i right pls help

[Yuzi.]

One question, if i do not do it carefully and too hard will it cause damage to the laptop?