When I was in college, most of the students used Lenovo notebooks, and the Y470 model was especially popular. I had a Zhaoyang laptop, though I can't remember the exact model. At that time, Shandong companies were really into Lenovo for their desktops and branded machines. It seemed like they were pretty loyal to the brand, maybe due to marketing or just familiarity. That's why when I bought my first computer at home, I naturally went with Lenovo too. My first desktop was an older ThinkCenter M8200GT, which was quite outdated by now. The notebook, on the other hand, was upgraded twice, so it was relatively new — the Lenovo Tianyi 310. This one was mainly for office work and business trips, so performance wasn’t a big concern.
The configuration wasn’t high, but after adding an SSD, it ran much faster. Before the upgrade, the hard drive was slow, especially when doing large tasks like copywriting. After six months, I decided to replace the hard drive with an SSD myself. Here’s how I did it.
Before installing the SSD, I checked the official specs. The motherboard supported SATA3, and the optical drive also used SATA. To ensure speed, I installed the SSD on the motherboard and moved the old mechanical hard drive to the optical drive slot. The original optical drive was 9.2mm thick, so I made sure the bracket I chose matched that size. The SSD itself didn’t need to be too thin since the space for the mechanical drive was larger.
For tools, I used a screwdriver, a crowbar, and a small flathead screwdriver. Although the screwdriver had good power (around 6KG), it didn’t have a self-locking feature, so I had to be careful not to drop any screws.
I couldn’t find any disassembly guides online for the Lenovo Tianyi 310, so I reached out to Lenovo customer service. They didn’t have official instructions either. So, this became my first DIY disassembly post. I started by removing the keyboard using a pad, as that was the easiest spot. The keyboard was held in place with several clips, so I had to be gentle when lifting it.
After removing the keyboard, I used the crowbar to disconnect the cable, which was located in the lower left corner. I made sure not to move it too much to avoid damaging anything. Once the keyboard was off, I could see the screws underneath the bottom shell. Removing them allowed me to take off the back cover.
Next, I removed the optical drive, which I later converted into a portable drive. I kept all the screws in order so I wouldn’t mix them up during reassembly. I used a magnetic suction pad from Wowsticks to help with the process.
Disassembling the C and D shells required some effort. I started from the front and worked my way around the edges. There was a cable connecting the two shells, which was the power cable. It was soldered, so I had to be extra careful not to damage it.
Looking at the motherboard, it was mostly on the left side. Cleaning the back of the motherboard was a bit tricky, so I took the time to do it properly. The motherboard had 4GB of built-in memory, and there was a spare slot for upgrading to 16GB if needed.
The main goal of the upgrade was to replace the mechanical hard drive with an SSD. I chose a Toshiba SSD because it was affordable at the time. I also used an ORICO HDD bracket, which came with the optical drive. I removed the original optical drive and turned it into a portable drive.
The SSD installation was straightforward. I followed the steps carefully, making sure the power cable was properly connected. After everything was in place, I powered the laptop back on and it worked perfectly.
Testing the performance showed a significant improvement. The SSD made the system much faster, especially for booting up and running applications. While the memory wasn’t enough for heavy tasks, I plan to add 4GB later when prices drop.
I also tested the screen using Red Spider 5. The color accuracy was decent, with 57% sRGB and 42% Adobe RGB coverage. The brightness and contrast were stable, and the overall display quality was good for a mid-range laptop.
For audio, I usually use wireless headphones like the Fiil or Sony MDR-1000X when I'm out, and the QC35 at home. I might write a comparison of these later.
Overall, upgrading my Lenovo Tianyi 310 was a simple and rewarding experience. If you're considering a similar upgrade, make sure to check if your laptop is still under warranty. If not, DIY is a great option, but be careful and follow tutorials online to avoid mistakes.
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