0:00 Introduction: The video demonstrates installing a 2.5-inch SSD into a Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which requires a proprietary-to-SATA adapter.
0:13 Tools and Parts: Viewers learn that a separate adapter is needed. The presenter purchased the adapter separately, about $12 on eBay and will provide a link in the description. A 240GB SSD is used in the video, primarily for video footage storage, boasting 545 MB/s read/write speeds.
1:01 Opening the Laptop: Ten screws need to be removed from the laptop's underside (the front four screws are longer, requiring them to be seperated). A prying tool (or careful use of fingers) is used to detach the bottom cover, revealing the internal components.
1:50 Battery Disconnection: Before proceeding, the battery is unplugged for safety.
2:01 SSD Installation: The SSD will be installed in a designated bay, with the connection point nearby.
2:11 Remove Tray: The presenter removes the original tray, and uses spare screws to secure the new SSD.
2:45 Battery Removal: The battery needs to be temporarily removed (secured by multiple screws) to access the screws holding the SSD tray.
3:49 Securing the SSD: Four screws are used to fasten the SSD.
4:08 Test Fitting: A test fit is performed, plugging in the SSD to ensure proper alignment.
4:43 Adapter Connection: The proprietary-to-SATA adapter is connected. A small latch on the motherboard connector needs to be lifted, the adapter plugged in, and the latch secured.
4:59 Adhesive Tape: Before plugging the adapter in, the presenter removes the adhesive tape covering it.
5:19 Battery Reinstallation: The battery is placed back and screwed in, and reconnected.
5:42 Boot Test: The back cover is temporarily placed (without screws) to perform a boot test, confirming the SSD is detected.
5:52 Partition Manager: In Windows, the presenter uses the Partition Manager to initialize the new, unformatted SSD.
6:13 GPT Initialization: The disk is initialized using the GPT partition style.
6:19 Volume Creation: A new simple volume is created on the SSD, utilizing the entire disk space.