Thinkpad T14 RAM And SSD Upgrade (AMD 20UD)

Thinkpad T14 (AMD) RAM and SSD upgrade information for U.S. model 20UD.

Need a little memory boost on your Thinkpad T14? Or are you running low on storage space? Adding additional RAM and a larger SSD is quite easy on the Thinkpad T14 AMD.

How Do I Upgrade The RAM and SSD On My Thinkpad T14 (AMD)?

The Thinkpad T14 AMD RAM and SSD can be upgraded due to it’s one DIMM socket and soldered on RAM. Also, the T14 20UD has M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD slot.

This article covers the top-selling T14 Gen 1 models in the U.S. (AMD 20UD) and shows you how you can easily upgrade the RAM and install a larger SSD. I include the correct type of memory and SSD to buy that will fit your specific model configuration.

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The Lenovo Thinkpad T14 (AMD 20UD) Specs:

• AMD Ryzen 5 4650U OR AMD Ryzen 7 4750U Processor
• Up to 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz
• One SO-DIMM Socket
• Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD
• 14″ FHD (1920×1080) IPS Display

8GB or 16GB Memory Soldered Onto Motherboard + One DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket

Thinkpad T14 RAM And SSD Upgrade (AMD 20UD)

This applies to the AMD version of the T14 Gen 1 with the model 20UD. Other models will be similar but might have different configurations.

The steps to upgrade the RAM is as easy as removing the back panel. The available SO-DIMM socket is accessible and right about in the middle of the board.

How To Upgrade RAM On A Thinkpad T14 (AMD 20UD):

It is good practice to disable the internal battery before starting this procedure.
To do so, boot up the laptop and press F1 to enter the BIOS(UEFI).
Next, select Config -> Power.
Finally, select Disable built-in battery and press Enter.

1. Turn off laptop and disconnect the AC adapter.
2. Loosen the six screws on the back cover.
3. Gently pry up the back cover (see diagram).
4. If the DIMM socket is covered, remove the cover.
5. Insert new memory DIMM into the socket (see diagram).
6. Gently replace the back cover making sure it snaps into place.

Note: Verify the amount of installed RAM by turning on the T14 and pressing F1. This takes you into the BIOS and displays installed memory.

After you have upgraded the RAM, boot into Windows and check to make sure it recognizes the new total memory.

How To Upgrade The SSD On A Thinkpad T14 (AMD 20UD):

Follow just about the same steps as above but access the M.2 Slot.

1. Turn off laptop and disconnect the AC adapter.
2. Loosen the six screws on the back cover.
3. Gently pry up the back cover (see diagram above).
4. Locate and unscrew the current SSD drive ( see diagram)
5. Remove the SSD and insert your new M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD.
6. Gently replace the back cover making sure it snaps into place.

Note: Be careful handling the SSD drive. Backup any data you need to keep.

Something to keep in mind is when you do replace your harddrive, you will need to either clone your current drive or re-install the operating system and all your data and programs. Many drives come with software to help you clone your computer.

Be sure to check out my article called:
What’s Better For Multitasking, More RAM Or A Bigger SSD?
It will help you decide on what component to upgrade.

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Thinkpad T14 RAM And SSD Specifications

The Specs for the T14 (AMD) RAM are:
3200MHz DDR4, dual-channel, 32GB max. for the model 20UD.
Soldered on RAM + One DIMM socket.

This table shows the default RAM configurations for the AMD T14 (20UD).

T14 Model	T14 RAM Config.	T14 SSD Config.
20UD0005US	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD0006US	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD0007US	16GB Soldered DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD0009US	16GB Soldered DDR4-3200	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000AUS	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000BUS	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 + 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000CUS	16GB Soldered DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000DUS	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 + 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000EUS	8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 + 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
20UD000FUS	16GB Soldered DDR4-3200	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe

Thinkpad T14 RAM And SSD Costs (AMD)

I always check the cost of RAM and SSD drives at Crucial.com. The price will vary depending on where you choose to purchase it. The prices below are accurate as of this writing.

T14 Gen 1 AMD Model 20UD:

Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM $72.99
-DDR4 PC4-25600 • CL=22 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-3200 • 1.2V • 2048Meg x 64

Crucial 8GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM $46.95
-DDR4 PC4-25600 • CL=22 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-3200 • 1.2V • 1024Meg x 64

Crucial P5 1TB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD $119.99
-1TB M.2 SSD • PCIe NVMe Gen 3 • 3400 MB/s Read, 3000 MB/s Write

Crucial P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD $69.99
-500GB M.2 SSD • PCIe NVMe Gen 3 • 3400 MB/s Read, 3000 MB/s Write

Summary

Whether your laptop is slow or running out of disk space, your Thinkpad T14 RAM and SSD can be upgraded to give you the best possible performance. The steps listed above are easy enough to perform and only take a few minutes.