Thinkpad E495 - How to Upgrade RAM, SATA, M.2 SSD and WiFi

In this video, I explain open up the Thinkpad E495 and show you how to upgrade the RAM, SATA SSD, M.2 SSD and WiFi card in the laptop.
Notes:
RAM is 2x DDR4 SODIMM, runs at 2400 MT/s
SATA can be 2.5" SSD or HDD, 5V only
M.2 SSD can be M or M+B key, 2242 or 2280 size
WiFi is M.2 E-key, dual antennas
Produced by Tony Tascioglu
tonytascioglu.com

[@civiljay]

Thank you Tony, great video. By chance did you consider re-applying thermal paste? I'm considering doing this for my E495 purchased in 2019. I'm sure the paste has dried out by now.

[@mattnor19]

Is it possible to upgrade the CPU?

[@depankelas]

port lan wifi, NGFF/Mini PCIE ?

[@rewrite4]

great video

[@paulsmietan5527]

Nice video - super informative!

[@serpentrouge3]

Great instructional video, natural