Thinkpad L480 mSATA SSD

[hellraise007]

Hello, I own a Thinkpad L480. This consist of a WWAN slot that can be removed. Will I be able to use its mSATA slot as a slot of an mSATA SSD to use as boot drive?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Did you mean WLAN module? That is mini-pcie not msata.
You can not put msata ssd instead of wlan module there.

Thinkpad L480 supports nvme ssd drive via adapter in 2.5" drive bay.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenov...U-UHD-620-IPS-SSD-Laptop-Review.289894.0.html

 

[hellraise007]

Did you mean WLAN module? That is mini-pcie not msata.
You can not put msata ssd instead of wlan module there.

Thinkpad L480 supports nvme ssd drive via adapter in 2.5" drive bay.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenov...U-UHD-620-IPS-SSD-Laptop-Review.289894.0.html

No, I meant the WWAN port
https/psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad%20L480/ThinkPad_L480_Platform_Specifications.pdf
I m not sure if its mSATA or not. Additionally is there any way to use this port for SSD?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Ok - WWAN module slot seems to be M.2 supporting nvme drives. M.2 module length limit applies there. Not all M.2 nvme drives can be used because of this.
It will not support msata drives.

 

[hellraise007]

Ok - WWAN module slot seems to be M.2 supporting nvme drives. M.2 module length limit applies there. Not all M.2 nvme drives can be used because of this.
It will not support msata drives.

Thank you that solved my doubt, could you point to any such small form factor SSDs?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Toshiba RC100 is 2242 form factor (42mm long). Should fit.
Better double-check length of WWAN module in your laptop.

https://ssd.toshiba-memory.com/en-amer/ssd/rc100#specs

 

[hellraise007]

Finally, are these small form factor SSDs safe to use as boot drive? What are the chances of failure?

 

[SkyNetRising]

I don't think form factor impacts failure rates.
That would be quality control of the manufacturer. Toshiba is quite ok with quality of their devices.

Of course - any electronics can fail.

 

[hellraise007]

Good to know, but it seems there is no reliable online or offline outlet in India from where I can buy this. Thanks anyway....