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I’m interested in buy a Lenovo Yoga 2. I would like to buy the version with 500 GB SSHD + 16 GB SSD and replace it. ( can only find info about the Yoga 2 Pro that comes with an mssd … ) I wonder if this version comes with a normal SATA and so If I will be able to replace the HDD with a SATA SSD that I already have.
I purchased my Yoga 2 13 (non-pro) from BestBuy. It came with the 500GB SSHD + 16GB SSD. That actually means that this is a 500GB HD with a built-in 16GB solid state cache. This is a hybrid drive. It is a 5mm high drive with a new style connector, not a standard 2.5 inch drive connector. There are no consumer 5mm drives available currently. You will not be able use a 2.5 inch SSD. However, this Y 2 13 also comes with a M.2 type 2280 SSD slot. I purchased and installed a Crucial M550 128GB M.2 card (CT128M550SSD4) from Newegg. It is $99. This card is very fast in my Yoga. Here is the CrystalDiskMark: 1000MB Read Write Seq —– 479.5 - 369.9 512K —- 439.7 - 369.4 4K ——- 27.17 - 68.44 4KQD32 - 339.3 - 265.6 So for a cost of $799 for Yoga (sale) and $99 for the SSD, I have a Yoga 2 13 with 628GB of storage and a fast Windows drive. It boots to the desktop in less than 13 seconds. The PCMark 7 score is 4935. BTW, you can see a full dis-assembly of the Yoga 2 13 here: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/lenovo-… By the way, the Yoga 2 Pro also uses a small SSD card, smaller than my SSD card.
Most Yoga 2 13 (non Pro) versions have a 2,5" HDD with a special SFF connector. The replacement cable to use a standard SATA drive (HDD or SSD) is very hard to obtain. Better you buy a SATA m.2 SSD 80mm (tested with Crucial m500 m550), as there is such a connector to put an extra type of storage device. Then you can leave the HDD inplace and use cheap extra storage. Or remove it to minimize energy use, heat and noise production. Do not buy a PCIe m.2 SSD, as this will not work.! Also the white list in the Yoga BIOS might reject other m.2 SSD brands, so better stick with the cheap Crucials….
I have just bought a UK model Yoga 2 13" with 8Gb RAM and 500Gb SSHD. I first started up the machine and using the old style Control Panel ( Use Classic Shell if you can’t find it) went to recover and made a recovery USB stick. I then removed the base and then the 5mm SSHD and carrier. I didn’t remove any of the cables folded over it as I slid it sideways then detached the SATA connector. The SATA drive was taken out of the drive metal carrier. This is the vital thing. I bought a Sandisk 960Gb SSD. Peel the corners off the whitel label revealing 4 screws. Take the plastic lid off and then refix the SSD into the drive carrier. Replace by sliding back and screwing three of the retaining screws. Due to overhang on one corner I omitted one. Refix base. Don’t screw the 11 screws until you’re finished. Reboot the Lenovo with the USB recovery media. Recover onto the SSD. If it fires up OK then refix the screws on the base. Now you’ve got an 8Gb Ram and 960Gb SSD setup!! I believe you can do the same or similar with Samsung Evos but I can’t guarantee that. Mine is superb now and got it for only £399 at XSOnly 1 year Lenovo warranty refurbed by them.
What 528GB SSD dive is available for the Lenovo Yoga 2 pro, if any? I know how to replace it, wouldn’t know what brand an model SSD to buy that the bios would recognize. Also would not know how to copy my entire existing drive as I do not have the windows 8.1 disk as it was re loaded on the machine. Any help? PS the Yoga 2 pro ram is not upgradeable. And the wireless card on the Yoga 11s is also not upgradeable, but the 2 pro wireless card is - I went from a n to an ac, too 5 min to do and works great. Sincerely, Tom
I have yoga 2 13 (not pro) with 128gb ssd and was wondering what the max storage you can put in there. I would really like to add 1tb ssd.
Hi I have a lenovo yoga 2 pro with mSata I got a samsung msata drive but it would not recognise it in the bios do you know if there is a whitelist in bios for a particular drive? appreciate your time and effort.
I have a Yoga 2 13 (non pro) model 20344. It came with a hybrid HD fitted. I just replaced the drive and cradle with a SSD. The adapter cable has SATA connector at the correct end. If you have a model with just a M.2 drive fitted you will need to obtain the correct adapter cable (eBay ?) All fits snugly - I reckon it’s about 1mm taller than original drive.
