


In this case, we recommend the Samsung 970 EVO Plus (opens in new tab) for its superb performance, reliability, and competitive price.The ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 are refreshes from last-year's AMD-powered machine. However, if your model has a smaller SSD or your model didn't come with the same product - manufacturers often go with what is available at the time, and your machine might not have the same hardware with the same performance - you have the option to swap out the old SSD with a new one. In our review, we noted stellar read and write speeds from the Toshiba XG6 M.2 SSD, and at 1TB it should be enough storage for awhile. There are a number of ThinkPad T490 configurations available from Lenovo, ranging from a 128GB M.2 PCIe SSD up to a 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD. Consider investing in an anti-static wristband (opens in new tab) to avoid unnecessary damage. You'll also want to ensure you're not working in a static-filled environment, as it can cause damage to a PC's internal hardware. Note: Before beginning any upgrades on a PC, it's a good idea to back up your data in the unlikely event something should go wrong. How to upgrade the SSD in your Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14-inch business Ultrabook: Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (From $1,129 at Lenovo).All required tools: ORIA PC toolkit (opens in new tab) ($33 at Amazon).Prevent damage: Rosewill anti-static wristband (opens in new tab) ($7 at Amazon).Cloning tool: Macrium Reflect 7 (Free at Macrium).SSD enclosure for cloning: ElecGear M.2 PCIe enclosure (opens in new tab) ($50 at Amazon).M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus (opens in new tab) (From $69 at Amazon).Hardware and software to get the job done
