WD Blue SA510 250GB
(WDS250G3B0A)2.5-inch SATASATA IIRead 280 MB/sWrite 250 MB/s250GB
HIGH
SSD for ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658)
2007–2008
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SATAInterface: SATA IIMax Capacity: 1TB
Upgradeable
Quick answer
The ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658) is matched with WD Blue SA510 250GB, WD Blue SA510 500GB, Samsung 870 EVO 250GB, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB, Crucial BX500 240GB. Compatible storage type: 2.5-inch SATA SATA II. Capacity guidance: up to 1TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the ThinkPad ThinkPad T61
WD Blue SA510 500GB
(WDS500G3B0A)2.5-inch SATASATA IIIRead 560 MB/sWrite 500 MB/s500GBHIGHWD Blue SA510 500GB3 listings
Samsung 870 EVO 250GB
(MZ-77E250B/AM)2.5-inch SATASATA IIRead 280 MB/sWrite 270 MB/s250GBHIGHSamsung 870 EVO 500GB
(MZ-77E500B/AM)2.5-inch SATASATA IIIRead 560 MB/sWrite 530 MB/s500GBHIGHCrucial BX500 240GB
(CT240BX500SSD1)2.5-inch SATASATA IRead 150 MB/sWrite 130 MB/s240GBHIGH
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked October 23, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the ThinkPad ThinkPad T61
This device uses a 2.5-inch SATA drive with a SATA II interface. Maximum supported capacity is 1TB.
This device supports SATA SSDs. While slower than NVMe, SATA SSDs are still a major improvement over traditional hard drives.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658)?
The ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658) is matched with WD Blue SA510 250GB, WD Blue SA510 500GB, Samsung 870 EVO 250GB, Samsung 870 EVO 500GB, Crucial BX500 240GB. It supports 2.5-inch SATA SATA II. This device supports up to 1TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (2.5-inch SATA), interface (SATA II), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658) is recorded with a SATA-class interface (2.5-inch SATA SATA II). NVMe drives typically require an NVMe-capable M.2 slot and matching keying — do not assume NVMe works if your model only supports SATA. Check your exact model and slot before buying.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The ThinkPad ThinkPad T61 (7658) is documented as 2.5-inch SATA SATA II — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.