Is it possible to install two hard drive on L420 computer???

[jackl92]

I original 250 is too small, is it possible to install two hard drive instead????

[ColonelONeill]

IIRC, the L420 does not have an UltraBay, so you can't swap the optical drive for an additional hard drive. You could consider getting a 750GB drive to replace the existing 250GB one.

[Maliha Community Moderator]

Hi jackl92,

AFAIK, lenovo has never officially released second HDD bay adapter for L and SL series. However, one of the poster has said it is possible to plug one in SL series:- http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/SL-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/sl500-second-hdd/m-p/154465#M4353

L420 and SL500 both use "DVD burner, SATA 1.5Gb/s, 12.7mm high", so in theory it should be possible on L series too. Verify the compatibility before you buy though.

Hope this helps.

[dhie_20]

Yes you can.

I use 2 HDD on my L420.

all you need is caddy for the 2nd HDD. Choose the generic 12.7mm

you can find it on ebay from $10

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=caddy+12.7+&_sacat=0&_sop=12&_dmpt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&_odk...

then, you have to move the metal part from back of DVD bay to the caddy, so the caddy can be attached firmly to the chasis.

[alex1906 Support Specialist - Retired]

Hello all,

Did the second hard drive work in your computer?

Alex

[yaro]

It works. The OS will detect it and you can store files on it. You can't boot from or install windows on it.

[alex1906 Support Specialist - Retired]

Hello again yaro,

This is why your OS can recognize the drive but not BIOS. 

Alex