🔧 M.2 2280 NVMe 256 GB Samsung PM961 SSD from a Lenovo ThinkPad X270 🔧

🖥️ Samsung PM961 (OEM) | 256 GB | NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 | M.2 2280 | FRU 00UP436

Genuine Samsung PM961 NVMe SSD with 256 GB capacity in the M.2 2280 form factor, a Lenovo part with FRU number 00UP436, removed from a Lenovo ThinkPad X270 laptop (Type 20K5). Part sourced from a working device and tested - we guarantee 100% functionality. Lenovo assigns the same FRU number to 34 machine types, including ThinkPad T470, T480, T480s, X280 and X1 Carbon 5th and 6th Gen, so the drive fits many other Lenovo laptops and computers.

⚙️ PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Samsung PM961 is an OEM series of NVMe drives factory-installed in ThinkPad laptops. The MZVLW256HEHP-000L7 model with the Samsung Polaris controller uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface (NVM Express 1.2), and the manufacturer rates the 256 GB version at up to 2800 MB/s sequential read and up to 1100 MB/s write. The drive supports TCG Opal hardware encryption and TRIM. All components are on one side of the board and the underside carries only print, so the drive also fits thin ultrabooks. The condition is confirmed by a CrystalDiskInfo test of this unit: 82% health, 0 media and data integrity errors.

📋 TECHNICAL DATA

Part name: M.2 NVMe SSD
Manufacturer: Samsung (OEM for Lenovo)
Series / model: PM961 / MZVLW256HEHP-000L7 (MZ-VLW2560)
Capacity: 256 GB
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4, NVM Express 1.2
Controller: Samsung Polaris
Performance (manufacturer rating): read up to 2800 MB/s, write up to 1100 MB/s
Form factor: M.2 2280 (80 mm), single-sided
Encryption: TCG Opal
Power: 3.3 V, 2.91 A
Firmware version: 5L7QCXB7
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (Type 20K5)
Condition: Used (tested), 82% health
Warranty: 6 months
FRU: 00UP436
Replacement numbers (Lenovo, Equivalent): 00UP433, 02HM093, 02HM100, 02HM101, 02HM102, 02HM103
Manufacturer part number: MZVLW256HEHP-000L7
Lenovo description: 256G, M.2, 2280, PCIe3x4, OPAL, Samsung
Markings on the part: LEN P/N SSS0L25044, MODEL MZ-VLW2560, PM961, PCIe NVMe, OPAL

📊 TECHNICAL CONDITION

The drive was checked with CrystalDiskInfo 8.12.0:
• health status: 82% (good)
• power-on time: 5913 hours, 5772 power cycles
• total host reads / writes: 122153 GB / 47153 GB
• available spare: 100%
• media and data integrity errors: 0, critical warnings: none
• temperature during the test: 25°C

🌟 KEY ADVANTAGES

🔹 Genuine Lenovo part - the same drive Lenovo installed at the factory in ThinkPad X270, T470, T480 and X1 Carbon laptops
🔹 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 - Windows boots quickly and programs and large files open without waiting; when upgrading from an HDD or SATA drive, you notice the difference from the very first start
🔹 Condition confirmed by a SMART test - 82% health, full spare and zero media errors, so you know exactly what you are buying
🔹 TCG Opal encryption - data on the drive can be protected in hardware, e.g. with BitLocker, without slowing down your work
🔹 Single-sided M.2 2280 - fits slim laptops such as the X280 or X1 Carbon, where a double-sided drive might not fit
🔹 Equivalent to many FRU numbers - Lenovo lists it as a substitute for 256 GB Intel, Toshiba and UMIS drives, so it also fits where a drive from another manufacturer was installed at the factory

🔢 CATALOG NUMBERS

FRU: 00UP436
Replacement numbers (Lenovo, Equivalent): 00UP433, 02HM093, 02HM100, 02HM101, 02HM102, 02HM103
Manufacturer part number: MZVLW256HEHP-000L7
Markings on the part: SSS0L25044, MZ-VLW2560
Compatibility according to Lenovo documentation (FRU 00UP436):
ThinkPad:
• X270 (Type 20K5) - the drive was removed from this model, in line with the Lenovo factory configuration
• T470 (Type 20HE, 20JN)
• T480 (Type 20L6)
• T480s (Type 20L8)
• T570 (Type 20HA)
• P51 (Type 20HJ)
• X280 (Type 20KE)
• X1 Carbon 5th Gen (Type 20K3)
• X1 Carbon 6th Gen (Type 20KG)
• X1 Yoga 2nd Gen (Type 20JE, 20JG)
• X1 Yoga 3rd Gen (Type 20LE)
• X1 Tablet 2nd Gen (Type 20JC)
• X1 Tablet 3rd Gen (Type 20KJ)
• Yoga 370 (Type 20JJ)
• L380 (Type 20M6)
• L580 (Type 20LX)
Legion (desktop):
• Y520T-25IKL (Type 90H7, 90H8)
• Y520T-25ICZ (Type 90JB)
• Y720T-34IKH (Type 90H5)
• Y720T-34ASU (Type 90H9)
• Y920T-34IKZ (Type 90H4)
ideacentre (desktop):
• 510-15ABR (Type 90G7)
• 510-15IKL (Type 90G8)
• 510S-08IKL (Type 90GB)
• 510A-15IKL (Type 90GV)
• 720-18IKL (Type 90H0)
• 720-18ASU (Type 90H1)
ideacentre AIO:
• AIO 520-22ICB (Type F0DT)
• AIO 520-24ICB (Type F0DJ)
• AIO 520-24IKL (Type F0D1)
• AIO 520-24IKU (Type F0D2)
• AIO 520-27IKL (Type F0D0)
• AIO 720-24IKB (Type F0CM)
• AIO 730S-24IKB (Type F0DX, F0DY)
The drive also fits other devices with an M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe slot, provided the manufacturer supports such drives.

❓ WHEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE THE SSD?

• Problem with a laptop that takes a long time to start, with programs opening slower and slower
• Problem with a "No bootable device" message or Windows that will not start
• Problem with copying files that stops halfway or ends with a read error
• Problem with a faulty drive for which a diagnostic tool shows a SMART warning or low health
• Upgrading from a slow HDD or SATA drive to a fast NVMe drive

🔧 INSTALLATION PROCESS

1. Turn off the laptop and disconnect the power supply and all external devices
2. Remove the screws securing the bottom cover and carefully take it off
3. Disconnect the internal battery from the motherboard (in the ThinkPad X270, also remove the external battery)
4. Remove the screw securing the old drive and slide it out of the M.2 slot at a slight angle
5. Insert the new drive at the same angle, press it into the slot and tighten the screw
6. Reconnect the battery and refit the bottom cover
7. Start the laptop, install the system or clone your existing data to the drive
Replacement is recommended by a technical service or a person experienced in laptop repairs.

🎯 PURPOSE

This drive is intended for users and service centres looking for a tested, fast system drive for a ThinkPad laptop, a Lenovo ideacentre or Legion computer, or another device with an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. It works well as an emergency replacement, an upgrade from a slower SATA drive or a second drive for a system backup. The exact appearance and condition of the offered item are shown in the photos in the listing.

✅ COMPATIBILITY GUARANTEE

The offered SSD has been carefully tested and matched to the Lenovo devices listed in the description. We guarantee full compatibility with regard to FRU number 00UP436 and 100% functionality of the part, covered by a 6-month warranty. In case of any compatibility issues, we provide a hassle-free return within 14 days.

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