I’m also going to upgrade to 32 GB Ram and 1-2TB of SSD. I’m just worried if upgrading the SSD will mess with anything so if you could provide a tutorial on upgrading the SSD and rebooting the computer back to how it was normally I would really appreciate it. Keep up the great vids!
Im about to do it So i have an external hard drive i just copy and paste the all the files on my laptop to the external hard drive then replace my rubbish 500gb with a 2tb hard drive then paste all files back onto laptop from external hard drive I havent done it yet but thats what im thinking
Thinking about repasting, do you think you could post a tutorial on how to repaste the cyborg? Also thinking about using Honeywell PTM 7950 instead of normal paste. And then could you do a tutorial on how to reboot the laptop after you’ve installed a new SSD card? Cuz I’ve hear issues of ppl having to reinstall stuff etc
If you have a hard-drive use it as a Restore Drive. Go to search bar and search RECOVERY MEDIA DRIVE, insert the driver you wish to use as a restore point for the computer. You then want to create the restore driver. Takes about 30 mins for everything to be stored onto the driver depending on how much storage is on it. Please be aware that this will delete any files you have on the driver USB you are using. Afterwards, uninstall the NVMe SSD you have installed. This means unscrew all the clips and remove power from the battery, take out the driver SSD. Then place in the new one. Seal the whole thing back up nice and tight screws and make sure battery is connected. Plug the USB hard-drive into the SS port located on left side of computer. Power on the CP with the AC adapter connected. Press F3 repeatedly while it's booting up. Bring you to a blue screen. Click on Recover device. Then let it do it's thing. Mine took an hour but I got all my files and games downloaded.
Late reply, but for reapplying paste, you can refer to other laptop thermal paste applying videos. The steps aren't that different. There are issues that occurred after switching to a new SSD because this laptop only has ONE M.2 slot. And when you replace your old, filled M.2 SSD with a new, empty M.2 SSD, it's bound to happen. I suggest taking off the existing M.2 SSD from the laptop and transfer everything from it to a new M.2 SSD using some sort of 3rd-party program that moves entire drives, on another system.
Thanks for answering the question on storage capacity - can upgrading the ssd impact performance negatively at all? Especially on a laptop that’s low power like this.
Hello could you please give me which brand would fit the best with the laptop? I bought a Kingston 2 tb but doesn’t run windows the computer just stays in bios mode please 🙏🏻 help
Actually anyone knows if the black cable is the connector of the keyboard? I'm certain that the orange one is related to the keyboard, but i don't think is the cable i'm looking for
I guess MSI removed second ssd slot in Cyborg series for many reasons, 1. Price, If MSI Cyborg used second ssd slot the cost would be more expensive. 2. Marketing Purpose, MSI Cyborg laptop seemingly for those who want to buy gaming laptop but affordable for gamer that don't require higher specs.
If you check the product number (PABD08008SH) on the FAN you will see it is a separate assembly, so "technically" you can swap the fans if you want. I believe the fan assembly and the fins are glued together with a tape on the side, so not that hard to separate them and use something else. FAN replacement for example: amzn.to/3AlzJqG
Actually based on what I read, that part (PCH) better leave without thermal paste, as this is not a heat generating part. So it makes it worse to apply paste over it, cause the temperature generated by the right side (SOC) can transfer over here as well. REF: www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/16ywye6/do_i_need_to_apply_thermal_paste_to_the_smaller/
It is usually part of the screwdriver toolkit(s) I use. But simple google search "phone opening guitar pick" and there are tons of shops selling just these.
I bought one just after Xmas 2023. Loving it, absoultey no issue with build quality or hinge. Feels like MSI has turned the corner with their new lineup - Cyborg for 2024 looks even better with 24-zone RGB and better screen.
The screwhole is there, but if you look closely the motherboard is lack of the connector. Next to the Wifi module there is the place for the NVMe slot marks. (but the connector itself is not present) @14:06
wait, so ...... we can upgrade the cpu or the gpu? Is there such thing as to upgrade those on a laptop? Or it was removed only to replace termal paste?
This is a disassembly/upgrade video for those who want to work on their laptop. Obviously if someone need to change/swap something else, they will check that part of the video. Removing the battery is not needed (however disconnecting is still recommended)
I am struggling to get the back part (Where the heat vent is) open, any tips? My one is extra tight and won't budge easily, I bought 64GB for it, but getting the back panel opened is proving difficult.
It does have one M.2 slot for a SSD drive. The second one is missing (on the right, you can see only pads), but you can solder the second M.2 socket on it and it will work (I've tested that). Recommended. The GPU have a 45W cap, but I've flashed a vbios from a 105W, after changing power supply to 180W, it works. Around +20-30 FPS boost. The second thing is a risky business tho, so I don't recommend.
There is a way to turn on the laptop by bypassed the motherboard?, I upgrade the ram of my computer and after use it the for 8 hours the laptop turn off and never turn on again, when you plug the laptop if will chow the light aa charging and if you tey to turn on the power button will flash one time but the laptop will not turn on again, The repair guys said that maybe is the keyboard damaged but they don't know how to turn on the laptop without the power button. Just for clarification I remove the new ram and do not turn on.
@AndresAlvarez-dq2ft nah, you can even go to 4 or 8TB as well. There is no capacity limit at all, only physical space "can be an issue" if the NVMe module too thic but thats all.
Got a question about upgrading SSD, i got 500 GM SSD as is, but i plan on getting ether a 2 or 4TB SSD instead, the question is, is there room for a heat sink, what is the max height for the SSD and heat sink together.
Okay so to clarify: 1. YOU CAN NOT upgrade your battery. There are 90Wh and 99Wh batteries, that would work, but they are too big to fit them inside the case, without relocating other components. 2. YOU CAN insert a second SSD drive. In order to do this, you must solder a second M.2 socket. MSI didn't added it by default . After that, it will work. 3. YOU CAN upgrade your RAM. It's a DDR5 DDR5-4800 v.1.1 4. YOU CAN Upgrade your Wi-Fi module, from Intel ax201 to ax211 5. YOU CAN NOT upgrade your CPU and GPU. Obviously. ----BONUS FOR THESE CRAZY FOLKS---- 6. YOU CAN Remove the GPU 45W cap. By flashing vbios from a 105w video card, and changing AC supply to 180W,
I’m also going to upgrade to 32 GB Ram and 1-2TB of SSD. I’m just worried if upgrading the SSD will mess with anything so if you could provide a tutorial on upgrading the SSD and rebooting the computer back to how it was normally I would really appreciate it. Keep up the great vids!
me too
Me too
Buenas, yo cambié la ssd de 500 GB a 1 TB en ese mismo pc y no tuve ningún problema.
@@losburlaos8439 hola lo acabo de comprar la versión de 8gb de ram pero siento que da tirones es normal?
@@losburlaos8439So can I ask which SSD you bought?
is the wifi card upgradable to wifi 6e?
How may storage slots?
For me also same doubt
Only one 😢
One 😭😭😭😭
Im about to do it
So i have an external hard drive i just copy and paste the all the files on my laptop to the external hard drive then replace my rubbish 500gb with a 2tb hard drive then paste all files back onto laptop from external hard drive
I havent done it yet but thats what im thinking
@@RoughWalkersYou done it yet?
Thinking about repasting, do you think you could post a tutorial on how to repaste the cyborg? Also thinking about using Honeywell PTM 7950 instead of normal paste. And then could you do a tutorial on how to reboot the laptop after you’ve installed a new SSD card? Cuz I’ve hear issues of ppl having to reinstall stuff etc
If you have a hard-drive use it as a Restore Drive. Go to search bar and search RECOVERY MEDIA DRIVE, insert the driver you wish to use as a restore point for the computer. You then want to create the restore driver. Takes about 30 mins for everything to be stored onto the driver depending on how much storage is on it. Please be aware that this will delete any files you have on the driver USB you are using. Afterwards, uninstall the NVMe SSD you have installed. This means unscrew all the clips and remove power from the battery, take out the driver SSD. Then place in the new one. Seal the whole thing back up nice and tight screws and make sure battery is connected. Plug the USB hard-drive into the SS port located on left side of computer. Power on the CP with the AC adapter connected. Press F3 repeatedly while it's booting up. Bring you to a blue screen. Click on Recover device. Then let it do it's thing. Mine took an hour but I got all my files and games downloaded.
Late reply, but for reapplying paste, you can refer to other laptop thermal paste applying videos. The steps aren't that different.
There are issues that occurred after switching to a new SSD because this laptop only has ONE M.2 slot. And when you replace your old, filled M.2 SSD with a new, empty M.2 SSD, it's bound to happen. I suggest taking off the existing M.2 SSD from the laptop and transfer everything from it to a new M.2 SSD using some sort of 3rd-party program that moves entire drives, on another system.
Thank you so much for video really good guide
Thanks for answering the question on storage capacity - can upgrading the ssd impact performance negatively at all? Especially on a laptop that’s low power like this.
No, not at all. Raw storage capacity doesn't impact. But if you install a lot of programs (which runs all the time), then it can. :D
Thanks, I didn’t think so but wanted to be sure 😊
@@MakaiTechReviewsI would appreciate it if you could answer how many SSD card slots are available in the computer.
@@Jonpx There is one NVMe SSD slot it in only. So in order to get more storage you have to swap the original to a bigger one.
Hello could you please give me which brand would fit the best with the laptop? I bought a Kingston 2 tb but doesn’t run windows the computer just stays in bios mode please 🙏🏻 help
great guide, thanks.
Actually anyone knows if the black cable is the connector of the keyboard? I'm certain that the orange one is related to the keyboard, but i don't think is the cable i'm looking for
It is. The wide black cable under the battery.
anyone can tell me of this SSD in this laptop, this laptop use SSD single side or double side? pls🙏
single, it got just 1 slot for SSD, unfortunately
@@danilo5941 thx mate
@@danilo5941 thx mate
You can solder the second M2 socket, all the caps are there, and it's enabled in the BIOS by default. It's a cost of... 2 bucks?
I guess MSI removed second ssd slot in Cyborg series for many reasons,
1. Price, If MSI Cyborg used second ssd slot the cost would be more expensive.
2. Marketing Purpose, MSI Cyborg laptop seemingly for those who want to buy gaming laptop but affordable for gamer that don't require higher specs.
THX for clip. I was hoping to upgrade fan for bigger or less noisy but I see it is integrated with heat pipes... or can it be reassemble?
If you check the product number (PABD08008SH) on the FAN you will see it is a separate assembly, so "technically" you can swap the fans if you want. I believe the fan assembly and the fins are glued together with a tape on the side, so not that hard to separate them and use something else.
FAN replacement for example:
amzn.to/3AlzJqG
12:58 what the hell, how did it even work?
Actually based on what I read, that part (PCH) better leave without thermal paste, as this is not a heat generating part. So it makes it worse to apply paste over it, cause the temperature generated by the right side (SOC) can transfer over here as well. REF: www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/16ywye6/do_i_need_to_apply_thermal_paste_to_the_smaller/
@@MakaiTechReviews So its not the pat of a cpu, thanks for clarification!
I need information about a keyboard replacement my keyboards shorting out
did u solve it? cuz i have the same problem
what about the CMOS battery?
Hi, where is chip audio in mainboard? I have a problem and i want change with new chip, many thanks.
If I want to buy a 2TB storage, what spec that I need to check? And which one that I must choose?
What screwdriver size would i need so i could undo the screws?
Where do you find that blue guitar pic thing.
It is usually part of the screwdriver toolkit(s) I use. But simple google search "phone opening guitar pick" and there are tons of shops selling just these.
Is there an another slot for nvme ssd drive?
What do you think of the hinge design? Does it look fragile?
Yeah feels solid after three months or longer but never saw any video on it like there not allowed r something i dont know.
Still feels solid after a year now. Just saying havent seen anyone having a hinge break yet. Hope it stays this way.
I bought one just after Xmas 2023. Loving it, absoultey no issue with build quality or hinge. Feels like MSI has turned the corner with their new lineup - Cyborg for 2024 looks even better with 24-zone RGB and better screen.
I would appreciate it if you could answer how many SSD card slots are available in the computer.
1 SSD card slot I have this same computer and I just installed a 2TB on it
For the RAM I've a major problem in removing the cover, it seems glued to the box. Theres any kind of clip to press before to pull?
What’s the thing on the bottom right? is that an extra nvme slot or am I trippin because I see 3 things you can screw in
The screwhole is there, but if you look closely the motherboard is lack of the connector. Next to the Wifi module there is the place for the NVMe slot marks. (but the connector itself is not present) @14:06
has anyone tried upgrading the battery. I use mine while at school and carrying a charger and power bank get annoying
wait, so ...... we can upgrade the cpu or the gpu? Is there such thing as to upgrade those on a laptop? Or it was removed only to replace termal paste?
I don't understand why need to remove battery, you can change SSD without removing the battery
This is a disassembly/upgrade video for those who want to work on their laptop. Obviously if someone need to change/swap something else, they will check that part of the video. Removing the battery is not needed (however disconnecting is still recommended)
@@MakaiTechReviews i see, thank you
I am struggling to get the back part (Where the heat vent is) open, any tips? My one is extra tight and won't budge easily, I bought 64GB for it, but getting the back panel opened is proving difficult.
ive got the same problem, have you found a way?
@@fl0da117same for me I just couldn’t
I have a question, that model have a slot for memory HDD?
It does have one M.2 slot for a SSD drive. The second one is missing (on the right, you can see only pads), but you can solder the second M.2 socket on it and it will work (I've tested that). Recommended.
The GPU have a 45W cap, but I've flashed a vbios from a 105W, after changing power supply to 180W, it works. Around +20-30 FPS boost. The second thing is a risky business tho, so I don't recommend.
Can you upgrade it with a ddr4 ram stick?
Only DDR5
I'm using Crucial VRAM sticks
One question, is there a limit to expanding the storage? Or can it be expanded as much as you want?
As much as possible. I have a 2TB installed on my MSI Cyborg
Is there a SSD 2.5 slot for MSI Cyborg 15 a12v?
no, only 1*m2
Can i upgrade CPU from i5 to i7 or i9???
Probably, I don't doubt it
My laptop is no longer switching on
Any reason why?
I reconnected everything
You have to plug in the charger again in order to kick it out from "shipping mode".
@@MakaiTechReviews do I plug in the charge as soon as I plug the battery back in
Or plug the charger first then the battery
@@MakaiTechReviewsalso it’s not indicating that it’s charging when I plug in the charger
@@KellbishStudios The battery can be connected, no need to fiddle with it. What did you swap/changed in your laptop?
so is the cpu not upgradable
There is a way to turn on the laptop by bypassed the motherboard?, I upgrade the ram of my computer and after use it the for 8 hours the laptop turn off and never turn on again, when you plug the laptop if will chow the light aa charging and if you tey to turn on the power button will flash one time but the laptop will not turn on again, The repair guys said that maybe is the keyboard damaged but they don't know how to turn on the laptop without the power button. Just for clarification I remove the new ram and do not turn on.
Please do a screen upgrade from the 1080p to a 1440p 👍🏻
M considering doing one but from the original 1080p 144hz panel to a 1080p 165hz 100% srgb screen.
MSI CYBORG 15 A13 VF could i connect a second SSD. The manual says that there is an optional slot for 2nd SSD. Is that correct?
Have you gotten any info? I bought it because of the same thing, but couldn't find the slot
No. No other slot available... I changed the 512 GBS with a 4tbs Evo 990plus
Do you have any problems with it overheating? I try and play games and with the fan full blast sometimes my system will just shut off.
Same here
Clean your fans
@@tahaogundur9269 they were clean 👍+ it was the only 1 fan
13:00 this is right, you don't want the PCH to be thermally connected with the copper cause it's cooler than the CPU even without dissipation
Hi guys, Can i replace my screen in this .. The screen is of not that good quality 45% ntsc...
Trying to replace my SSD but its only showing it on my BOIS. Not in my windows installation 🥲🥲
It is a shame that it does not have another m.2 slot for a data storage disk
You can still upgrade it to a larger one, ended up doing it a week ago. 500gb defo isn't enough
I think the max is 2TB
@AndresAlvarez-dq2ft nah, you can even go to 4 or 8TB as well. There is no capacity limit at all, only physical space "can be an issue" if the NVMe module too thic but thats all.
It's a shame that it only has an m.2 disk port and considering that it's not exactly cheap it's disappointing
Got a question about upgrading SSD, i got 500 GM SSD as is, but i plan on getting ether a 2 or 4TB SSD instead, the question is, is there room for a heat sink, what is the max height for the SSD and heat sink together.
Most already have it built in
Im looking at buying a samsung 2tb with heatsink off very
@@RoughWalkers yeah ill opt for it as well, im just not sure there is room for the SSD with heat sink
@@glennbengtson5379 there should be iv seen it done somewhere on youtube
@@RoughWalkers It would be strange if it didn't, if it was a stationary PC it wouldn't for sure
Anyone who put m2 cooler here ?
Okay so to clarify:
1. YOU CAN NOT upgrade your battery. There are 90Wh and 99Wh batteries, that would work, but they are too big to fit them inside the case, without relocating other components.
2. YOU CAN insert a second SSD drive. In order to do this, you must solder a second M.2 socket. MSI didn't added it by default . After that, it will work.
3. YOU CAN upgrade your RAM. It's a DDR5 DDR5-4800 v.1.1
4. YOU CAN Upgrade your Wi-Fi module, from Intel ax201 to ax211
5. YOU CAN NOT upgrade your CPU and GPU. Obviously.
----BONUS FOR THESE CRAZY FOLKS----
6. YOU CAN Remove the GPU 45W cap. By flashing vbios from a 105w video card, and changing AC supply to 180W,
Just a craptop
Hater gonna hate😂