Upgrading the SSD in Your Lenovo Legion Go for More Storage

Alright, so you’re diving into upgrading the SSD on your Legion Go, huh? I did it once myself, and let me tell you, it’s not as crazy-hard as it sounds. I mean, if I can muddle through it, you can too.

First up, you gotta gather your gear. You know, stuff like a trusty SSD, maybe some extenders, a couple of screwdrivers, and an anti-static wrist thingy. Oh, and don’t forget a clean spot to lay all this out. I swear by my green tech mat, but that’s just me.

And if you’re using a 2230 SSD, you’ll need these extenders ’cause Legion Go’s slot is actually 2242. Why they didn’t just make it simple, I’ll never know.

Side note: Legion Go doesn’t do cloud recovery. Shocking, right? So, make sure you back up your old SSD. I used an SSD enclosure adapter and tried this free software I stumbled across online—Macrium Reflect or something. Works, though.

Anyway, get a keyboard or mouse hooked up ’cause it’ll make your life easier, trust me. I fumbled with my fingers on the touchscreen—don’t recommend it.

Now, on to cloning the SSD—sounds scarier than it is. You stick the new SSD in the enclosure and connect it all up. I used a USB-C port, but hey, use what you have. Then, follow the steps on the Macrium site (trial version is free!) and clone that sucker.

Takes around 35 minutes. Yeah, you read that right. It’s not like instant rice!

When it’s done, double-check everything transferred before you start unplugging things. Careful not to break anything. I’ve got clumsy fingers; learned this the hard way.

Okay, now slap that new SSD into your Legion Go. Sounds simple but be gentle, seriously. The back casing is a bit stubborn, not gonna lie. Pro tip: raise the kickstand when you’re prying. Helps a ton.

Now, when reassembling, make sure you pinch everything back into place, and don’t lose those teeny screws. They’re like Lego pieces—disappear instantly. Also, might take longer to boot up than usual after all this tinkering.

If you’re anything like me, expect to freak out a little when it doesn’t power up immediately. Mine took like 3-5 minutes.

Once you’re all done, that fast SSD will speed things up. But you knew that, right? Happy gaming and don’t stress out if things go south—you’ll figure it out!