Hi, my name is Ellis Ruckman and I am an SEO Content Writer for iFixit and a student at Cal Poly SLO. The purpose of my job is to improve device pages across the website. Every day I choose an under-appreciated page, research the product, and write background information to help you find the exact device you are looking for.
In university I am studying computer engineering because I love hardware and software. How could I choose between two subjects that are equally awesome!?
My repair journey began in high school when my loyal desk fan stopped spinning for what seemed like no reason. After taking it apart, I discovered a blown fuse inside and soldered on a replacement. I was hooked! Now I’ve used iFixit guides and parts to replace a bulging battery on a 2010 MacBook Pro and add an SSD to a 2012 Mac Mini Server. Tinkering with electronics is fun!
If I can get a computer working, it’s a good challenge to see if it will boot a Linux distribution. I certainly had a tough time getting Linux on a 2006 Mac Pro, but I eventually prevailed with a 32/64-bit Debian installer burned to a CD-R. Old school!
I’m glad you found the guide helpful! You should be able to upgrade your RAM without needing to touch the SSD at all (and vice versa). Neither component should have an impact on the other. The videos probably mention the RAM and SSD together because its convenient to do both upgrades at once.
Looks like the part number is 5T60Q96460 for the silver model and 5T60Q96439 for the dark gray model. I found that info on this Lenovo Support page; just search for touchpad to find the two compatible parts.
I’ll add those part numbers to the introduction of this page for future reference.