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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 RAM & SSD Upgrade Guide (2023)

Quick Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (2023) supports LPDDR5X Soldered RAM (up to 64GB, Soldered (not upgradeable)) and M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 M.2 slot). Note: RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 RAM Specifications

NVMe SSD installed on circuit board
NVMe SSD installed on circuit board
SpecDetails
RAM TypeLPDDR5X Soldered
Maximum RAM64GB
RAM SlotsSoldered (not upgradeable)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-1365U

Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 SSD Specifications

SpecDetails
SSD TypeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0
SSD Slots1 M.2 slot

How to Upgrade RAM

The Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 has soldered RAM that cannot be upgraded. Choose the right config when purchasing.

How to Upgrade the SSD

  1. Power off and disconnect cables
  2. Remove bottom panel
  3. Locate M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slot(s)
  4. Remove mounting screw, slide out old SSD
  5. Insert new SSD and secure
  6. Replace cover
  7. Clone old drive or install OS from USB

Recommended Upgrades

Best RAM

LPDDR5X Soldered from Crucial, Kingston, or Corsair. Upgrade to 64GB with matched pairs.

Best SSD

Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD for best performance.

FAQ

Maximum RAM for Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8?

Up to 64GB of LPDDR5X Soldered (Soldered (not upgradeable)).

Can I upgrade the SSD?

Yes, M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 with 1 M.2 slot.

Is RAM soldered?

Yes, soldered and not upgradeable.

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