INSTALL LINUX MINT | How to Upgrade Your SSD and Set Up a Dual Boot

In this step-by-step guide, learn how to upgrade the solid-state drive (SSD) on a Lenovo T470 laptop and set up a dual-boot system with Windows and Linux Mint! We’ll walk you through opening the Lenovo T470 case, safely removing the old hard drive, and installing a brand-new SSD. Plus, we’ll show you how to install both Windows and Linux Mint to create a powerful dual-boot laptop. Perfect for beginners and tech enthusiasts looking to boost their Lenovo T470’s performance!
What You’ll Learn:
How to open your Lenovo T470 laptop case safely

Replacing the old hard drive with a new SSD

Installing Windows on your new SSD

Setting up Linux Mint for a dual-boot configuration

Tools Needed:
A new SSD compatible with the Lenovo T470

Screwdriver (specific to Lenovo T470)

USB drive for OS installation

Windows and Linux Mint installation media

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0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Tools and Preparation
1:31 - Opening the Lenovo T470 Case
4:09 - Removing the Old Hard Drive
5:53 - Installing the New SSD
8:45 - Installing Windows on Lenovo T470
28:08 - Installing & Setting Up Linux Mint
29:59 - Live USB boot up time
30:49 - Using Linux mint on a Live USB drive before installing
32:22 - Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon Installation processes
33:15 - Configuring Dual Boot
35:15 - Set up time, Computer name, Log in settings, and Password
37:56 - Grub Menu for selecting operating system Windows or Linux
39:23 - Install 1000's of free programs with no bloatware (Software Manager)
41:08 - How to do software updates on Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
42:25 - System Monitor
42:57 - How to change the Themes from Light to Dark Mode
44:23 - Time Settings (Seems to have a glitch where it is not changing)46:04 - Fix the touch pad to do Edge Scoling (The way it should be)
41:17 - Linux mint boot up timer on a Lenovo ThinkPad

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