Sorry for the very late reply! I'm guessing you have already sorted this. I want to say partition magic but honestly I can't remember, all I remember is that it was a program booted up separately from Windows and it was a straight forward swap.

This is pretty good: https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree

But this is my fave atm: aomeitech.com/ab/…tml

Hi Sam, I know this is an old post but I want to upgrade my SSD to the Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive as above. What did you use to clone the drive? Also once you have cloned the drive is it just a straight swap. Cheers John

I am still waiting on a laptop that isn't wonky.. :stuck_out_tongue:

​Agree with you it was a bargain laptop.
However, usability wise, I struggled with size of screen and I needed a large HD ie a desktop replacement.
There were other factors... and would have many wires connected and bits plugged in which would not be what this laptop was aimed for ie portability.
Also, Very as a company, I didn't want to deal with.
Calculated install of 500gb ssd, then 1tb sshd...
Cheers for all the encouragement though.
I know there will be better deals along someday...

Upgraded to a 500gb Samsung 850 Evo SSD, no issues. Cloned drive and put the 120gb in an enclosure to use as an external ssd :sunglasses:

That was a mistake because updating the bios is very easy and simple thing to do, you just returned a bargain laptop, you won't get a new laptop with those spec's at that price.

Yeah, it fixed my memory card issue and was very easy to update.

BTW Taa for assist.
I nevertheless did not want a brick during attempt of bios update and did a return.
Received PP email of main refund fedays ago.
Did not request for recompense. Didnt think it worth hassle.

I received a replacement for my flexed laptop. It was also flexed...

Can't believe no one else has had this.

Don't see how it could be damaged in transit in exactly the same way, I imagine these boxes are moved in the Very warehouse in groups so each box could not be flexed.

Leads me to believe it must be an issue witht he Lenovo factory.

mother******* saga continues.

That's great news it's worked for you.
Thanks for sharing that. I thought it was a Lenovo hardware production issue.
I was planning a return too because of the sdcard issue.
As a laptop, I would have preferred at least 1Gb hard disk and am going to check up on the price of a hard disk and if buying this is as great a deal as initially thought.

​Hi, are you referring as "problem" to our problem with remounting sdcard slot?
I read Readme to bios but it's not clear. Can you reconfirm?

Update the bios (6 mb) that will sort out the problem. support.lenovo.com/gb/…XUK?tabName=Downloads&linkTrack=Mast:SubNav:Support:Drivers%20and%20Software|Drivers%20and%20Softwareβ=false

Another idea is get Very to exchange Lenovo for the hp at that orig cheapie price.

Thanks for reply, prochipaaaa.
I reckon design of sdcard slot is not good as it sticks out and easy to jar and damage.
My old Asus laptop had a sdcard slot where it went in.
Not sure of doing a reply, hope you see this.
Am thinking of doing a Very return but didnt know what to expect. Thanks very much for update.

Still had issues with reading cards. Tried 3 cards (a Kingston and two Sandisks) and with all of them I had to lift them up slightly for the reader to detect but as soon as I let go it stopped working.

Spoke to Very and explained the problem and arranged a return with them. It's booked in their system to expect it. I've not asked for a replacement as chances are it will have the same issues but I might contact them again to request an exchange. They said after 30 days, you would have to contact Lenovo for support.

​Hows it going on this as I still also have same problem.
What options available here?
Get Very to replace unit as not fit for purpose within 30days.
Or the Lenovo TechSupport route?

Is it possible to - or even worth - copying the recovery files to disk and reformatting the partition to create more space?

Found this.

Looks as if upgrading the SSD or memory (only a single bank) should be drama free... youtube.com/wat…E7Q

You need to go control panel / hardware and sound / mouse (under Device and Printers) then click 'Device Settings' then 'Settings...' then under the 'Multi-Finger' tab


If you don't get on with Win10 then use classic shell classicshell.net/ it makes your Win10 look and feel like Win7. Only takes 30 sec to install and change (if you don't like it you can easily uninstall it).I've been using classic shell since Win8.

Thanks, just tried it and it works. Bit annoying though. I'll try a few cards and see if I can live with it.

Saw something on Google Play News that this model 500S is affected. Ask customers to uninstall Updater app asap because of security issue.
Can someone else find link and paste it here

USB port on the rhs OK for me. Does not keep remounting.
However, despite making sure it's all the way in, sdcard on lhs remounts irregularly.
Taa for link to fix mathematical op test failure. Will try it when I get home.
Any poss to replace 128gb ssd with 512gb ssd or hybrid drive cheaply and easily?

I noticed on one sd card I tried that I had to lift it up slightly to make contact and read the card, not ideal at all but another sd card worked fine

You can turn off pinch to zoom on the trackpad, have a look in settings / Google :smile:

Trackpad is annoying me. Every time I try to scroll, the screen magnification changes. I'm not getting on very well with Win 10 either but it's the future I suppose :disappointed:
Apart from that, happy with it; fast and the HD screen is great

Update your driver for the Mathematical operation test failure
support.lenovo.com/gb/…XUK?tabName=Downloads&linkTrack=Mast:SubNav:Support:Drivers%20and%20Software|Drivers%20and%20Softwareβ=false
Intel VGA Driver for Windows 10 (64-bit) - ideapad 500S-13ISK size 86.4mb

Stick a usb stick in the right usb port, does it keep on connecting and disconnecting? (you can hear 2 different sounds when it does)

​Initially had sdcard issues spontaneous mount and remount but double-checked give in my putting sdcard and pushed in firmly which improved after next day.
Mathematical operation test failure also.
I thought I got a dud and was thinking of sending it back but others having same issue inspires me to keep it.

nope, tried it in both the locked and unlocked position

check maybe your card is locked, or something...

Is anybody else's SD card slot not picking up cards? I've tried to install the driver from the link below but still not working. Definitely not the SD card as I've tried it in another laptop.

support.lenovo.com/gb/…024

For those who missed out, the following isn't a bad deal

tesco.com/dir…prd?pageLevel&skuId=447-5385&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

Cheers for the heads up. Looks like the feet are in the right place.
I've emailed photographs to lenovo, if they won't replace I will just have to suck it up and talk to Very.

theres 4 gray feet 2 front are lighter larger chk your they may have fitted your feet in the wrong places 2 front are lower 2 back are higher

Give them a call +44 (0)203 014 0095 Open Mon to Fri 9:00 - 17:30.

They urged me to contact retailer for a replacement, suggesting it is highly likely my unit was damaged in transit..
I don't really accept that lol.

Just received mine and I am impressed. The screen is excellent for a lappy this price... Well happy :sunglasses:

How do you activate the warranty with Lenovo?

Same here. I hesitated because I was after a backlit keyboard and didn't realise this had one till after the code expired/went out of stock because it wasn't in the specs. I ended up going for the HP Envy after somebody posted the 10% off code but have since called to cancel as a few people have mentioned how loud the fan is on it.

This is actually back in stock now but at the full price of £549.99.

The warranty date is not an issue it is the warranty activated when the unit leaves the manufacturer. It protects the machine between themselves and the retailer. When you activate your ownership with lenovo the warranty is redone.

Still gutted for hesitating on this one...

got mine ,just look its now £550

My one appeared yesterday. Very impressed with it so far.

The only minor issues were:

- Warranty displayed incorrect date (started 3 weeks ago) - easily fixed with an online chat with Lenovo.
- The Lenovo solution Centre Hardware scan showed up an issue with the graphics driver - a quick google of the issue and an update of the driver & that too was sorted (apparently its a false error report anyway).

One other thing I asked about while on support chat was extending / upgrading the warranty & that can be done through this link shop.lenovo.com/SEU…nty

The prices for extending / upgrading the warranty seem not too bad.

3 Year Depot (customer return) £45.60
3 Year Onsite £50.40
3 Year Depot (customer return) + Accidental Damage Protection £97.20

I'm like the laptop so far. Also had the warranty issue and mathematical operation test failure on the graphics. Lenovo asked for proof I've sent it and sent the driver to update the graphics issue.

​Wow bargain! , it's only....... Twice the price of this laptop (_;)

Got mine setup, very impressed for the price. Cannot believe how fast it boots into Windows, must be about 6 seconds. Lovely looking too and the back-lit keyboard is a bonus. Very pleased.

got an email saying sorry it was a price errors but they onlt offered me £15 for my next order and they will refund my account so its was total waste of time money and hope for me

Delivered! Made up my mind, guess I'll open the box now.

Ha now that's a first, a bent laptop :P

I'm well chuffed, picked up a XPS 13 for £640 new!

After Very cancelled this order...

Maybe for the best :smile:

Well mine's just arrived. The laptop seems bent!!! Setting it on a table it rocks diagonally... Looking at the base there is definitely flex in the case.....
Unsure whether to go retailer or manufacturer, retailer is OOS and I don't want to incur their inspection of my invoice (code). ¬_¬ HUKarma.

Well, Very Cancelled my order without telling me! Very angry :disappointed:

Does anyone find the text blurry in some places? Some programs, device manager etc

Edit

You can download a 'fix' here: http://windows10_dpi_blurry_fix.xpexplorer.com/ I found that the optimal settings for me are 150% DPI and 78 monitor DPI

I did the same, cant justify spending time for clean install as this is not too bad after removing the lenovo stuff (maybe 8 apps?)

It comes with some Lenovo junk and McAfee. I just uninstalled the stuff I didn't want.

For anyone wondering what the free port is in the storage manager, it does not exist, samsung ssd, only single ram slot

backlit keyboard indeed

Are people doing a clean reinstall of Windows or does it come with very crap preinstalled?

Save yourself some time and use Ninite to set it up... lets you install everything at once ninite.com/

Mines just been delivered. First impressions lovely laptop well worth the price, can confirm back-lit keyboard also (you need to hold down FN & press spacebar to turn on). Is anyone upgrading the SSD?

Thanks OP for posting the deal.

Crikey, yep, not to worry at all. I didn't see it that way. Just stating my own experiences with the Very customer services team (and the fact I'm disappointed I didn't get the deal at the great price cos I was too slow LOL!)

Absolute nonsense. You will be VERY (no pun intended) hard pushed to find a brand new full HD laptop/notebook/ultrabook for ~£300.

Feel free to prove me wrong...

Order despatched. Let's hope the price stays the same, AND I'LL BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO COME BACK TO YOU 'VERY' AND BUY MORE THINGS..

Fair play. I wasn't picking at you matey so sorry if it came across that way - just thought it was odd that the customer services at Very seem to be picking and choosing the terms of the code!

Yes, but that link only shows:

20% off designer fashion at Very Exclusive - use this code: 6WTKT at checkout by 13 June.

so to be fair it does say "Exclusive" and designer fashion there, not everything.

it was published in the Daily Mirror (as well as on this site), so hardly super secret! :wink:‌ mirror.co.uk/mon…139

Very online chat told me that the code 6WTKT was for "Very Exclusive" items only and asked me how I got hold of it.
Does not work in either my wife's existing account or a new account I setup for myself. Can't seem to find another 20% off code that works for new signups either that also applies to computer items. :-(

Can find a code that gives £20 off by my wife referring me as a friend but wanted more discount than that so have been holding out for a better code that works if anyone knows one!!!

​Guy 3 posts up from you said his one does have a backlight keyboard.

Having spoke with Very they have told me that the code is for non-sale items only. The code does not expire for a few days but can only be used on full price items.

Re the new member code if you sign-up to have a Very account: I believe this can be used on laptops, just not Apple products. Annoyingly I can't get a credit account as Very do not recognise my address (despite the house being there since 1965!).

I have missed too. Just wanted to buy .

Darn it. Wish I'd known this earlier before the code was expired :disappointed:

Edit: Although... I've just been on to the Lenovo site and couldn't see anything about a backlit keyboard on the features list on the product page for this one so opened an online Chat with them and their rep said that this model does not come with a backlit keyboard. He said that their Lenovo Think Pad models can be configured with one, but not this one. So it appears that their own employees don't even know the features of the products that they sell.

code expired

Yeah you can but not with a FHD screen like this laptop has.

Yes mine has just been delivered and it does

Code expired. Any other codes?

Rather annoying isn't it

‌ :disappointed: was just gonna order aswell

6WTKT isn't working!!

Damn code expired

Well I ordered at the higher price. Hopefully it's still a great laptop. Certainly looks promising :smile:

Now just got to sell my old PC :smile:

Mine has been delivered. Just need to get out of work now (_;)