Question
My Yoga 13 came with a 128 mSATAGB SSD and I know I could trade it out for a 256GB model, but I wonder if I can just add a second mSATA SSD?Answer
The Yoga 13 contains two slots for mSATA SSD. These can be accessed by carefully removing the keyboard, the palmrest and metal keyboard tray / shield assembly. Please consult the Yoga 13 hardware maintenance manual for a step by step guide on this proceedure. Some additional photos and information on the keyboard installation / removal can be found in this related KB article.For your RAM upgrade most people uses "Crucial" brand without having any issues upgrading
You can check the link here
The other slot on your system for Storage is an msata drive for another SSD
Max configuration for SSD is 256Gb which is another Crucial Recommended by other users
here is a link
Replacing parts on the computer does not void your warranty but any damage while replacing and upgrading parts will not covered under warranty. So even you have upgraded some parts on the computer in case your need service for other parts like Keyboard, touchpad etc.. You can still call Technical Support and get assistance.
Here is a simple guide on your plan of Upgrading
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Slate-Tablets-
Once the keyboard is carefully removed and the cable disconnected, the system will look like this. You can find the single memory socket for system ram located to the left and the twin cooling fans in the center / right of the system.
Next, remove the palmrest assembly - there are a number of small screws located on this metal plate which secure it, along with clips at the perimeter. Be careful to disconnect display, battery, and touchpad connections as necessary, referring to the instructions in the hardware maintenance manual.
Tip: If the fans have any accumulated dust build up, this is a great time clean them with canned air.
The factory 128GB mSATA SSD is located in position 1 shown in the picture above, while position 2 is the empty slot for a second mSATA SSD.
Here is a closer view of the empty slot for the second drive. Note the retention screw hole in the upper left corner - no screw is included from the factory. A local hardware store may be a good source - you can borrow the one from the factory drive to take along to match length and thread pitch.
mSSD for Yoga 13 from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085J17UA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=vm09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0085J17UA
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-240GB-mSATA-Internal-CT240M500SSD3/dp/B00BQ8RKT4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Source:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Idea-Windows-based-Tablets-and/Can-you-install-a-second-mSATA-SSD-in-Yoga-13/ta-p/1039799
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