Can this SSD fit in my motherboard?

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  • adudethatneedshelp
    PCHF Member
    • Aug 2020
    • 14

    #1

    Can this SSD fit in my motherboard?

    I’m very new to the PC world, and dont understand much. I am building my first PC, and I’m going to use some less expensive parts just in case something goes wrong. I have my eyes on this SSD but don’t have any idea if it will fit into my pc: Amazon.com: SP 512GB SSD 3D NAND A55 SLC Cache Performance Boost SATA III 2.5" 7mm (0.28") Internal Solid State Drive (SP512GBSS3A55S25) : Electronics

    Motherboard: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/migr-76747 (its pretty old that is why I need help)
  • phillpower2
    PCHF Administrator
    • Sep 2016
    • 15206

    #2
    Hello adudethatneedshelp,

    Not sure why but there is no info at your link regarding SATA ports, is the MB at the link here the same model of board that you have

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    • adudethatneedshelp
      PCHF Member
      • Aug 2020
      • 14

      #3
      yes, that is the same board

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      • adudethatneedshelp
        PCHF Member
        • Aug 2020
        • 14

        #4
        Originally posted by phillpower2
        Hello adudethatneedshelp,

        Not sure why but there is no info at your link regarding SATA ports, is the MB at the link here the same model of board that you have
        yeah that is the same

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        • Bruce
          PCHF Moderator
          • Oct 2017
          • 10699

          #5
          that SSD is the 2.5" type so will just need to be mounted in one of the drive bays and require a power cable from the power supply and a SATA cable to one of the SATA ports on the motherboard.

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          • phillpower2
            PCHF Administrator
            • Sep 2016
            • 15206

            #6
            If you look at the top right hand corner of the board you will see two red, one orange and one black port, these are SATA ports and where you can connect an SSD, the two red are for a RAID set up so would suggest that you use one of the other two.

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            • adudethatneedshelp
              PCHF Member
              • Aug 2020
              • 14

              #7
              Originally posted by Bruce
              that SSD is the 2.5" type so will just need to be mounted in one of the drive bays and require a power cable from the power supply and a SATA cable to one of the SATA ports on the motherboard.
              okay thanks for telling, how do I get those cables?

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              • adudethatneedshelp
                PCHF Member
                • Aug 2020
                • 14

                #8
                Originally posted by phillpower2
                If you look at the top right hand corner of the board you will see two red, one orange and one black port, these are SATA ports and where you can connect an SSD, the two red are for a RAID set up so would suggest that you one of the other two.
                okay tysm, that means it can work without cables?

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                • Bruce
                  PCHF Moderator
                  • Oct 2017
                  • 10699

                  #9
                  Oh no - they aren’t solar powered or wireless.
                  the cable for power will already be available from the power supply unit.
                  the SATA cable for data transfer between the drive and the motherboard will need to be purchased.
                  you should probably get a few, one for the SSD, one for a DVD unit and another for a HDD if you ever need more, cheaper, storage.
                  they cost about $2 each, any PC store will have them or order them online.

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                  • adudethatneedshelp
                    PCHF Member
                    • Aug 2020
                    • 14

                    #10
                    okay, I guess this installation will be a bit slower than I expected

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                    • adudethatneedshelp
                      PCHF Member
                      • Aug 2020
                      • 14

                      #11
                      also does anyone have the link to a sata cable???

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                      • Bruce
                        PCHF Moderator
                        • Oct 2017
                        • 10699

                        #12
                        not sure where you are, but some examples here; https://www.umart.com.au/SATA-Cables...n=0#goods_list

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