When many people choose to change their computer configuration, they give priority to memory and SSD solid state drives. So how to add ThinkPad X230 memory or SSD solid state drives? Many users may not be familiar with it, especially if they are using this brand for the first time. , let’s take a look together!
Detailed analysis
1. The solid state drive is very interesting. We can understand it as a super large and super fast USB flash drive. , which are all solid-state flash memory particles, and they are controlled by the main control chip. So friends who know the characteristics of flash memory must understand the characteristics of solid state. Solid state has no mechanical parts and the seek time is almost zero, so it is not afraid of vibration. Moreover, with non-magnetic storage, data is lost and almost irrecoverable.
2. The solid-state drive is fast, just like a Ferrari sports car. Although it can only seat two people, its speed and performance are absolutely high. Mechanical hard drives have a large capacity, just like a bus. They can hold a lot of things, but the speed is limited. Let’s talk about the specifications and interfaces of solid-state hard drives: the general standard hard drives include these types, 1.8 inches, 2.5 inches, and 3.5 inches.
3. The most common hard drive in notebooks is 2.5-inch hard drive (the custom in the bar is to distinguish mSATA from calling 2.5-inch hard drive as SATA hard drive. It is pointed out here that SATA refers to the interface rather than the size specification). Starting from mSATA, solid-state began the process of miniaturization (note that only solid-state). Starting from mSATA, solid-state drives can be directly inserted into the motherboard as a chip. What follows is the second-generation improved version of M.2 (also called NGFF interface), which comes in three lengths: 42, 60, and 80mm.
4. The top is mSATA, the bottom is M.2 42mm version, three specifications of M.2
5. So many children are confused why solid state is so small and 128G is so expensive , what is the difference between it and a 500G hard drive? It should be obvious, right? So the question is, do we want high speed or large capacity? The best answer is: both.
6. Micron M4 mSATA version, 128G.
7. Samsung’s strips seem to be more handsome than the Black Samurai. To start, the ThinkPad X230 has a relatively simple structure. Just remove the keyboard and palm rest. Of course, some T series only need to remove the back cover or keyboard.
8. First remove the battery and completely cut off the power. (It is very important, because anything that is operated while powered is likely to be burned)
9. Adding memory is very simple, just align the gap with a 45-degree angle, insert it, and then press it flat.
10. Press it down, and when you hear a click, your memory is broken - - ...(there is a click, and the metal buckle locks the new memory module)
11. Then you need to find the location of the mSATA interface of the machine. For X230, for example, you need to remove the keyboard and palm rest. mSATA is in the palm rest position.
12. Remove the palm rest and look at the right side.
13. There is an empty slot here for mSATA, and the red and blue lines are for the 3G module.
14. The installation of mSATA is the same. Align the gap with a 45-degree angle and insert it. Press Just tighten the screws.
15. It is better to wrap the antenna to avoid any short circuit.
16. Then it is recommended to close the cover, do not tighten the screws first, and try turning it on. The memory does not report errors and the solid state is correctly identified.
17. The method is: BIOS-Main can see the memory capacity. This machine has 2 4G = 6GB memory.
18. You can see the installed SATA components in BIOS-Startup. This machine is a 500G Hitachi mechanical hard drive, and the 128G Micron M4 is newly added.
Here, adjust the 6ATA HDD2 to the first boot sequence, just press the /- button
Supplement: Common memory maintenance tips
1. For memory golden fingers caused by dust, If the oxide layer of the graphics card is faulty, you should clean it with eraser or cotton dipped in alcohol, so that the screen will not go black.
2. Regarding the problem of mixed memory insertion, when upgrading memory, try to choose the same memory as your existing one. Don’t think that buying new mainstream memory will make your computer perform better. On the contrary, it may cause Lots of questions. Principle of mixed memory insertion: Insert low-standard, low-standard memory into the first memory slot (that is, DIMM1).
3. When only one memory needs to be installed, the memory socket close to the CPU socket should be preferred. The advantage of this is that it can be cleaned when the memory is contaminated by dust brought out by the CPU fan, and the socket It is extremely difficult to clean after being contaminated.
4. Install the memory module. There is a latch on both sides of the DIMM slot. When the memory gap is correctly aligned and plugged in, the two teeth should automatically lock the memory. . There is only one notch on the gold finger of DDR memory. The two sides of the notch are asymmetrical and correspond to a ridge on the DIMM memory slot, so the direction is easy to determine. For the previous SDR, there were two gaps, and it was easy to determine the direction. However, SDR has gradually faded out of the market, so it doesn’t hurt to learn about it. When pulling out the memory, you only need to move the two latches outward. , the memory will automatically come out of the DIMM (or RIMM) slot.
Related reading: How to identify the authenticity of commonly used memory sticks
Check the memory labels: The genuine Kingston memory labels are printed clearly and regularly, while the fake ones are obviously rough and light, and the fonts appear relatively thin. In addition, the formatting rules of genuine and fake Kingston memory labels are also very different, so please observe carefully.
Check the memory particles: It can be clearly seen from the Kingston memory particles in the picture that the genuine Kingston memory particles are clearly printed, while the fake memory particles are very dim, in sharp contrast to the genuine ones. For a memory, the PCB circuit board only accounts for about 10% of the cost of the memory, while the memory particles are the focus of determining the price of the memory. Therefore, usually the PCBs of fake products are basically manufactured by regular OEMs, while the particles are made of "white flakes" in the jargon, which is what we call defective products. They are cheap but have poor stability and compatibility.
Check the registered trademark logo: the genuine Kingston’s registered trademark? R Another point, carefully observe the watermark inside the label. There are obvious traces at the connection between the fake memory watermark and the KINGSTON font, proving that it is post-printed, which will not appear in genuine Kingston memory.
Gold finger identification: The following is the gold finger of a genuine Kingston memory. The gold fingers of genuine Kingston memory are pure in color, and the gold finger connections in the purple square are gold-plated; the gold fingers of counterfeit Kingston memory are slightly dull, and the gold finger connections in the red square are copper sheets of the PCB board and are not Gold plated.
Identification of the fonts on the PCB board: The left is genuine Kingston memory. Genuine Kingston memory has uniform fonts with no obvious size difference, and has relevant certification symbols. The counterfeit Kingston memory has different fonts and no relevant certification symbols.
K-label: This is a macro shot using a SLR camera, and the flash is turned on to capture the authentic and fake labels. The laser pattern of the authentic label can see dense silver powder particles. The K-character is not obvious, and the background appears. blue. The letter "K" on the counterfeit label is very obvious, and the density of the silver powder particles is low.
Flip the angle to view anti-counterfeiting: The laser anti-counterfeiting label of genuine Kingston memory can show two patterns by changing the angle. The first pattern has a silver powder effect on the upper half and a half K stain on the lower half. ; The second pattern has a silver powder effect on the lower edge and a half-K shape on the upper edge.
The counterfeit label has only one pattern, which is a very obvious K word.
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