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I carry my Lenovo Y500 and all of its accessories in a Swissgear computer backpack. It has a 15.6" screen and fits just right. I've never had an issue.

However, I must warn you. If you're a pet owner, make sure there is NO HAIR in or around your enclosed machine. I've gotten some nasty scratches from packing it away dirty and on days with a lot of walking. (I only warn b/c I wish someone had told me that brushed aluminum can be mutilated by animal dander.) Good luck finding what works good for you.

This is the backpack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019M7WFE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I installed an Intel 520 Series 240 GB SSD a few weeks after getting my IdeaPad Y500.

I. Love. It.

I apologies for this post's lack of metrics, but I'd like to inform anyone who wants to install this model SSD into their Y500 that I've experienced a very notable increase in load speed and that I have not encountered a single issue since installation (it's been over 6 months).

bump* I looked everywhere for this.

I'm currently going through this process with my Y500.

Hey, I'm a new user on T|I! I need to make 5 posts before I can access svl7's bios flash mod for my Lenovo Y500 so that I can install my new wireless card. So here's number 1!

I appreciate what y'all do and look forward to being part of the community.