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Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?

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How can I make a DIY adapter to connect a standard M.2 NGFF SSD to the custom 14-pin Lenovo U300s drive connector?

A workable DIY solution is to reuse the original 14-pin socket desoldered from a damaged Lenovo drive and mount it on a new adapter board; that setup was reported to work properly with Samsung 256GB SSDs [#18209042] The adapter wiring is delicate because the conductors are like coax cables, so the shielding has to be stripped first before soldering [#17212039] A small piece of plastic in the bottom case also has to be removed, the same as with the AliExpress adapter [#18209042]
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  • #1 16212565
    valencia_rozgrzewka
    Level 9  
    Posts: 5
    Hello,
    I have a Lenovo U300s laptop. Already a few months ago (it shows how long I have been bothering with this problem) the hard disk has fallen.
    The disc is custom made for this model. Lenovo, jmicron (disk manufacturer), MEDION (Lenovo service) - no one can help me. The disk can not be found anywhere, and as far as it is possible, the price is from space, for example, 200-300 $ for 128 GB!
    Recently, an offer of SSD with adapter appeared on AliExpress and photos that it works. Unfortunately, the shipment from China, the lack of warranty and a highly inflated price prevent me from buying.
    However, the disk from those from China is a regular M.2 NGFF, which I can buy on the allegro for PLN 200 (such a price would be great)
    The problem is the adapter. The Chinese do not want to sell the adapter itself. So I came up with the idea to create it myself or to have one created.
    Here are some pictures showing what I mean:
    1. Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
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    10. Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
    If anyone knows how to create such an adapter, please help. The laptop has been lying and dusting for several months, and it's a shame about the equipment for over 3,000. zł.
    Thank you and best regards
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  • #2 17212039
    chello123
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 3
    Hello,
    I made my own adapter. Here is the diagram and my adapter. Be careful, cables are something like KOAX cables. You must first remove the shield and then there is wire.
    Greetings from the Czech Republic
    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions? Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions? Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
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  • #3 17706421
    22011961
    Level 11  
    Posts: 13
    Rate: 1
    I hook up on the subject. Has anyone made this adapter yourself? If so, what disk did he use and did everything work ok?
  • #4 17707573
    lisek
    Service technician RTV
    Posts: 39979
    Help: 6350
    Rate: 6880
    Lenovo Ideapad U300s (* also U300) (Pegatron Minnie platform)
    - Laptop failed, many problems
    See below (* there are versions without HDD), narrower and unfortunately 14-pin conversion. "enter the CD" Lenovo 300s
    - see the solution col. above and the topic from the forum link
    Plate for U300 / 300s .. expensive
    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions? Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
    - i5-2467M Mobile SR0D6
    _________________________________________________
    In China, they sell (via ebay) such a miracle Lenovo website link
    * 1X Mini PCI-E 2 Lane M.2 NGFF 30mm 42mm SSD To 52pin mSATA Adapter Card

    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
    Quote:
    MSATA to M.2 (NGFF) Storage adapter, providing one Mini PCI-e 52pin connector on - the host connection and one 67pin B key M.2 socket connector on the SSD storage devices connections.
    2.5 "SATA SSD Form
    M.2 (NGFF) & mSATA to SATA III Module.
    Build in Mini PCI-e 52pin male connector.
    Build in M.2 (NGFF) B key male connector.
    Green LED indicate power status.
    Red LED indicate active status.
    Insert both M.2 & mSATA SSD on S2083A, M.2 SSD is the first priority. mSATA won't work.
    Support SATA Reversion 3.2.
    Compatible for PCI Express M.2 Spec. Version 1.0.
    PWM synchronous buck converter Power IC.
    M.2 SSD input voltage: 3.3V ? 5%, input max. current: 3A


    This is the above-mentioned ($ 90.) adapter for Lenovo
    deapad U300s 13.3 "64/128/256 / 512GB .... SSD CARD 11S1100168 69N0YNR15B01
    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions? Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?

    SSD with "two keys"
  • #5 17708722
    22011961
    Level 11  
    Posts: 13
    Rate: 1
    I wrote to the Chinese whether they have a ready adapter with a 14-pin connector from my Lenovo to the M.2 NGFF disk. For now, silence, although someone there made sure what I meant.
    If anyone can help me in the subject, I am open to suggestions :)
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  • DIY NGFF adapter using salvaged 14-pin socket

    #6 18209042
    merhar
    Level 2  
    Posts: 2
    Rate: 14
    Hello,
    We just made several Ngff SSD adapters for ideapad u300s, because Chinese had to be made unavailable by yourself.
    We used the original 14pin socket desoldered from damaged disks, mounted on the new adapter. According to customer wishes, Samsung 256gb SSDs were installed. Everything works nicely, in addition, you need to remove a piece of plastic in the bottom case the same as in the case of the Ali adapter.
    If you are interested please contact me, Regards Marek
  • #7 18319319
    bea24121
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Hello
    I am interested in buying a disk adapter or adapter. I am asking for more information here or on priv.
  • #8 18617472
    merhar
    Level 2  
    Posts: 2
    Rate: 14
    I apologize for the late answers, we make adapters for our clients on an ongoing basis.
    Please contact me for prv. or office(_at_)tmiservice.pl
    best regards
    brands
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  • #9 18696835
    bspb
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 13
    Hello!

    If anyone needs adapter for Lenovo U300s SSD - I designed and produced several,
    please let me know if you need one.

    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?
  • #10 18796877
    kebby83
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 3
    bspb wrote:
    Hello!

    If anyone needs adapter for Lenovo U300s SSD - I designed and produced several,
    please let me know if you need one.

    Creating a DIY Adapter for M.2 NGFF SSD in Lenovo U300s - Experiences & Suggestions?


    Hello,
    I am interested in your offer. Can i buy one adapter for Lenovo U300s.

    Thanks for response
  • #12 20641022
    ikaruspriv
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 1

    Hello there, anyone still making these? Could use two of them.
  • #13 21652480
    fuksiara88
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Hello, does anyone still make these adapters for this unfortunate Lenovo U300s?

Topic summary

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The discussion focuses on replacing the failed proprietary SSD in a Lenovo U300s / Ideapad U300s with a standard M.2 NGFF drive using a custom adapter. Participants note that the original Lenovo storage module is rare and expensive, while Chinese sellers offer complete SSD+adapter assemblies but not the adapter alone. Several solutions are described: a homemade adapter built from a schematic, a custom adapter using the original 14-pin socket desoldered from damaged drives, and later small-batch adapters designed and produced locally. Compatibility details include using Samsung 256 GB SSDs, the need to remove a piece of plastic from the bottom case, and references to a Chinese adapter marketed for the U300s. The thread continues with requests for availability and confirmation of whether AliExpress adapters fit the laptop.
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