ExpressCard SSD Not Working

[FL_Cracker]

I have a new X220t Tablet and it works fantastic. I went with the SSD knowing I would be pushing the limits of storage space but I planned from the beginning on getting a second SSD for the ExpressCard slot. I purchased a Wintec 128gig SSD but it didn't work correctly from the beginning. To start it didn't plug and play at they said. After several support calls and a process I can't quite recall it was there and working. The problem came whenever I shut the machine down. The card was gone on reboot. So each time I wanted to use it I had to removed the card and plug it back in. The machine would then see the card and my drive was back.

Is there a better driver or something that would make this SSD more relialble?

Configuration:

X220t

Windows 7 SP1

64bit

i7-2640M .28GHz

8gb of memory

Thanks for any help I can get...

[lead_org Microsoft MVP Contributor]

why not get the mSATA SSD?

[FL_Cracker]

I have the SSD from Lenovo and wanted to add the 2nd SSD in the ExpressCard Slot. Not sure what you mean by  mSATA SSD. Is there a second slot I am not aware of?

[FL_Cracker]

I think I got me answer from the support group at IBM. My machine does have a 2nd drive slot. mSata on the mother board. It's limited to 80gb SSD per support so I ordered a Intel 80gb mSata SSD today. We will just see when it gets here.

Thanks, Charles

[Chimuel]

The mSata is not limited to 80GB... I had a 128GB drive on my X220T before moving it to the X230T.

[nibs Guru]

Is this what you had? http://www.amazon.com/Wintec-FileMate-ExpressCard-Performance-3FMS4E128JM-R/dp/B007L9A3PA

[gaelsainson]

About this Filemate SSD Drivre from Wintec - Does not work with X230T !!!!

See below the response from Wintec support : 

TECH-SPT: 128 GB ExpressCard and Lenovo CoodBoot Issue

Resolution is : Hello

This is a known issue. Please see the link below:

http://www.wintecind.com/support_center/FAQ/questions/Expresscard_SSD_2.html

We have identified an issue with the current generation ExpressCard SSD and Windows O/S where the ExpressCard may not be recognized by the O/S during a cold boot cycle. Our firmware engineers are reviewing the problem and working with the controller manufacturer to develop a fix.

A temporary workaround for this issue is:

Cold boot the PC - Windows O/S computer with the ExpressCard physically connected
After the O/S has fully loaded and is stable, proceed
Remove the 64/128 GB current generation ExpressCard
Then re-insert the ExpressCard back into the slot
This workaround allows the Windows O/S to recognize the ExpressCard again.

PLEASE NOTE: We have only seen this issue in Sony and Lenovo computers

You may decide to use the workaround or return the item to the retailer for a full refund.