Friday, April 6, 2012

Modifying a Crucial M4 to fit in 7mm slot/bays


Picture credits below go to this post:
Lenovo T420s with 7mm Crucial M4 Mod -- MichaelXavier.net

Top Panel removed showing spacer:


Opened up:


Put electrical insulation tape (prevent possible short circuit):


7mm Crucial M4!!:

3 comments:

  1. I got the 9.5 mm and found out my laptop needs a 7 mm, and I noticed the spacer, but there IS a "warranty void if removed" sticker blocking one of the screws on mine, and crucial support told replied to my email about whether I can remove the spacer by saying (without explanation) that I need to purchase the 7 mm drive. Are you sure it's safe?

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    1. Your mileage may vary. Some drives don't have that sticker, if yours does, the decision (and ramifications) is yours to make. Some seals can be removed using a heat-gun or hair-dryer.

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    2. If you remove the sticker and some of the other drives don't have one, how would they know yours originally came with a sticker?


      ... :D

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