How to install an M.2 SSD in your laptop | NVMe SSD install guide
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- So you want to install an M.2 SSD in your laptop? We don't blame you. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of ditching an ageing hard drive or SATA SSD for a speedy, high-capacity, NVMe SSD fit for your entire game library and a little more.
But how do you go about this great feat? Well, it’s all rather simple, actually. You should be done in well under half an hour if you follow our simple steps. So let’s get right to it.
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Installing new M.2 SSD: 0:25
Choosing an M.2 SSD: 2:12
Migrating Files: 4:33
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Thank you so much for this video! I’ve never done any sort of work on electronics, but with the help of this video and a few others I successfully installed an extra TB of ssd onto my gaming laptop! Thank you so much!!!
Make sure to check out our guide on how to install Windows on your new SSD. You can find it over here: th-cam.com/video/rl6SeLSyztw/w-d-xo.html
It's easy to clone your SSD, too. Here's what to do: th-cam.com/video/7H7D1HcfY9o/w-d-xo.html
Just what I was looking for. Thank you!
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Wire management is amazing bro 👏🏻
Thanks for this video though 😎
Incredibly helpful video!
If we have an extra nvme slot can we just add the new drive and have your data untouched and the drive ready to use?
Hi, can i insert the gigabyte aorus ssd in a laptop? or do i have to remove those metal parts?
very helpful in 10min, great video
is there a way to do it directly from HDD to M.2 with the 2 installed at the same time?
It should be noted that the use of an external enclosure will likely result in a decline in bus/transfer speed. Conceptually, the m.2 came about in order to take advantage of the blistering speed afforded by the PCIe bus. And that's a speed which by some measure is conceivably 10x faster than internal SATA.
So I just bought a HP NB 14s-dk0121au and It has a large space on the side where I can fit in either an additional HDD or SSD. Does it still have to be a M.2 and what type sata cable and bracket should I use to install it?
Is it okay if we install the m.2 ssd without its cover into the laptop?
Where can I find the file transfer process for using an external drive as a intermediary? Will it be similar to the enclosure process with 1 extra transfer?
Is a heat shield necessary? My other SSD in the other slot has one, do I need to get one for the other?
I have a t450s thinkpad.. Which suit for 2242. Can we install m2 nvme or m2 ssd or its inly 1 type. Please update
Hi, can i use m2 nvme in asus ux410uqk? Will support? Or cause problem?
I have HP 15BS179TX, I don't understand which slot I have.and which ssd to buy please help. I also checked service manual but nothing is mentioned there.
hey so if I install a new m.2 ssd on my laptop will my laptop need to reinstall windows again or what should I do next if I install m.2 ssd? btw. I've have my lexar ns100 as my storage drive . can someone help me?
First time upgrading my laptop for video editing. I've got a msi gl62 7qf and have done numerous searches but found certain places telling me one and other telling me different
I have my windows on my ssd and I purchased a m.2 for extra storage when I install it and boot up my ssd don't show in my bios or boot menu!! Any help is appreciated!
Do you work with battery connected???
I can't imagine what could happen if you drop a screw on the motherboard ....
Or one of the ssd drives you put over board ...
Can you make partitions to install os in one and scratch disk for adobe
It's worth it to upgrade an entry level dramless nvme SSD (2200/1100 read/write 80k/120k iops) to an top of the range dram gen 3 ssd like 3500/3000 read/write 450k+ iops?
Do you know how to fix this? I just got a new ssd for my computer and I could be on my computer and it just stops working like if I try and download a game it won't let me install a that game on my drive. And sometimes I even get a blue screen when I am watching youtube or something.
Can I do the same for HP Pavilion gaming 15 EC0101AX laptop
i have a asus tuf fx505dt and can all nvme m.2 2280 fit in it like the samsung 980 pro?
Hi, I can't confirm if HP Pavilion 15-cc5xx is compatible with m.2 Nvme PCIe. I don't know if it's not just compatible or I received a defected unit because the drive doesn't show in the disk management nor in the BIOS. Can anyone confirm? I can't see a manual for my laptop model. TIA
I have a Dell Precision 6800 and I did not power on for about 5 years. Now I turn on, on the left top, I can see the HD light on, then off and the speaker lights always on, fans on and I believe the motherboard has the power. But the screen is black. I checked CMOS Battery is very low I change it, but the screen is still black. Do you think the graphic card has problem or motherboard is wrong? How to resolve the screen black problem? Please help!
Can I just install my new ssd without transferring anything from the old one. Is the new one bootable of pre-booted?
do i need to unplug anything？or just do what you shows in the video
I am using lenovo yoga 510 14ISK
Can you help me with the solution to upgrade my laptop with Nvme add with adapter
hello, question. i have a laptop m.2 slot, can i use NVME ssd on it? TIA
I have installed Acer RE100 M2 sata SSD in my lenovo s14515api
Ssd is not detecting i have tried but fed-up of that can you please tell is there any other settings
i have laptop and the slot was 1 notch on the right like NVME but some say i would use SATA type M.2 ....can you help me ?
my laptop model.......Acer aspire E-14, E-5 - 476G-52N9
Can i use two hard drives on my laptop, cus i have a m.2 slot. I was about to upgrade my hard drive, but the ssd I bought has a sata slot
I dont think so, but there is always a change whats your laptop?
i am using Asus Vivobook TP410UF , its support Nvme SSD ?
HELP PLEASE what SSD does 14-dk0022wm laptop take?
so basically if it fits the slot it will work ok?
Why a400 Kingston m.2 wont detect to my laptop idea 330s????
What laptop do you use, and which can you recommend with M2 slot, i love sleep.
I have a question, I already installed a Sony m.2 ssd 500gb to my Acer Nitro 5 but when I boot up the laptop it only display one storage which is my primary storage... Does anyone know what's the problem??
If i change the ssd is the window still there ? Im only have 1 slot
Sir is PCIe ssd id Backward comparable?
What about Double Sided NVMe .. how to know if a Laptop is compatible with such drive
Does it only have improved speed? I was looking for a good laptop and this was written in one.
So it does not mean that I can put 2 hard drives?
Check and see if this Laptop can even hold two HDs, I quite doubt it. But, if it has the avalible space for Hard drives then you can have both a M.2 ssd for speed and Hard drives for extra space
Hi what is the full model of the laptop in this video ?
Ty.
will it make laptop faster If we Install SSD After buying laptop???
I want to install SSD on dell latitude E5520 .......tell me specification for this laptop
what if our laptop support only m.2 ssd i want to install nvme ssd how to install pls guide
If I want to keep my hdd for storage do I have to remove it to clone to the m.2 ssd or can it be done with both installed?
Both
does p650re boot nvme?
Is it ok not to put any thermal pad and heat sink
thanks, that helped
Very well said. Very helpful for fast listeners thank God
I have 2 SSD drives in my laptop is this worth having?
Ya upgrad them in space and fine a faster ssd
No install an sd card instead
Depends on the SSD bench score. Read and write speeds.
More is always better.
So I only have an HDD installed right now. Can I just install the SSD and then migrate my files over to it from the HDD or do I have to create a backup and a Windows 10 boot drive and just copy all of my data onto the SSD from there? And do I have to reinstall Windows 10?
have you found an answer?
do I need to reinstall windows or something?
does the s70 have dram?
Very sensible n usefull
I already know how but Im hyped for the 1tb im getting
Have you did it already ??
Do you suggest draining/disconnecting the battery of the laptop before removing the nvme drive? My current nvme have a tapped heatsink (at least I think it is).
Just power off
Can i keep my intall app on my old hard drive when i installing m2 ssd?
Transfer it to it when you install then yes
My desktop is currently using two M.2 NVMe's 1TB each. If gaming laptop storage still sucks in the next 5 years I'll probably just replace both.
I'm currently stuck with the M.2 screw. It's very hard to unscrew and I worry about breaking my motherboard forcing it to come off
its been 7 months is it still stuck
what
What about vice versa? Can I use the hdd drive that I removed and clone again the ssd without removing any screw? What I mean is that the one Im cloning is the external to my internal ssd, is there an option in the mini partition tool to clone the external? Or the software that u used for cloning?
Wait but I did all the steps but still have the same amount of storage on the new drive which should have twice as much storage than my old one
what i've been looking for 1:56
Sir, currently I have my boot drive 256GB nvme in slot 4.0, and I bought 1TB nvme for gaming purposes. Is it recommended to swap my drive to 2.0 and put my gaming drive in 4.0?
Yes
@@ashnguyen2950 thanks for the reply after a year.. hahaha
@@azizulazirid6234 Lmao, now your disk finally serve after a long wait
So if i have a rather new 2019 gaming laptop with an extra (empty) PCIe slot and i slap it on will it automatically work or will i have to make the laptop recognize it first?
You'll have to make it recognize it, but it's a quite simple process that you can just search up and do, I just did it recently with my new ssd
Good Name thx!
you have to change it over in BIOS
I need the other way installation, I don't have an enclosure. Fresh install, but a tutorial would be helpful.
My computer originally didn’t have a m.2 installed, and I’m ordering one rn. I’m not sure if I need to reinstall windows since I never had a m.2 installed. So do I still need to reinstall windows despite it being on my HDD?
No but you should move it to your m.2 drive, if you need help with that just search gmodism macrium reflect migrate windows 10 2020 and you find my recent video.
Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel thank you, my m.2 arrives tonight, I appreciate the help!
Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel okay so I got my SSD, I went thru copied my drive to the m.2. The only issue I’m having is I don’t see my drive in the bios. In fact I’m kinda lost on what and where to go to get it recognized etc. I have an HP laptop
Dude same. My laptop didnt come with an m.2 with it-only an hdd. And now im planning to install an m.2 in it. How did yours turned out? Is it really a must to reinstall the windows on my m.2 despite it being on my hdd? Thanks!
@@peachmangopie3011 Use cloning software to copy your HDD to the new SSD. Remove the old drive- the SSD will have the operating system on it from the cloning software. Or, if you dont care about the stuff on the old drive, do a fresh install. If your computer isn't recognizing the new drive, you may need to update the bios! If you contact the manufacturer of the SSD, they can guide you. Good luck!
macrium reflect did not work for me
Can I just clone the old OS drive to the NVMe plugged internally so I don't have to use an external enclosure?
Yes. that's certainly an option.
All video tell about only M.2 card and Nvme M.2 card. Since M.2 slot and Nvme M.2 slot are very similar, could you explain what slot is for M.2 and what slot for Nvme M.2 slot. Please don't explain about the card, there are a lot of Videos on the TH-cam. Thank.
CAN SOMEONE HELP, i have a laptop which have a slot for an SSD M.2 my question is CAN I PUT ANY M.2 NVME SSD IN IT
You'll need to read the specification for your laptop. Most laptops from the past few years support SATA and NVME M.2 drives. However, some of the older laptops that support M.2 may only support SATA M.2 drives. Its confusing as the connectors are very similar.
If i dont have a m.2 ssd on my laptop but i have a slot for it would it just be plug and play or no
Yes and no
You have to format it before u play
why u have so less likes great help fr me
If there is an extra slot for m.2 how can you void warranty then? Thay would be pointless for manufacturer to make laptops with extra m.2 slot but and voiding warranty by instaling it......
Just cracking the case can void warranty (depending on manufacture).
Can I put my m.2 ssd in a sata port?
No
hi! can you suggest any efficient cooling that fit in a laptop?
Inside?????? No
Dont change that man keep your original
Not possible, but you can probably find a fan that’s better than your older one in your laptop.
if let's say my laptop does support NVME (in which it only supports SATA) how can i make my laptop support NVME?
Where timestaps
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7 minutes for a instruction guide. Just imagine seeing 5 ads before your ikea manual.
You can use 2,5 case adapter to put 2 m2 ssd you take your own risk to try it
Once i insert my m.2 nvme the laptop won't run any more, and if i removed it starts running
Get it done by a technician
@@armpit2688 the laptop seems to be supports only m.2 sata that's why it wouldn't startup
@@techtag9170 Make sure you have updated bios, or your computer may not recognize it
Can a laptop work only with m.2 ssd? or does it require the support of regular ssd?
Of course, there are no normal ssd's for laptops.
Hello, i install my ssd into laptop but ssd dont show
Maybe the SSD you installed isn't compatible with your laptop
@@antonting7017 he needs to format it
Those small nvme screws are the stupidest things in a pc… along with the stupidly thin and flimsy cables when assembling a pc, for the front i/o, on/off, led and such….
Am I the only one more confused than before watching this video about ssd?
Massive 0. You didn't disconnect the battery
Thank you, extremely helpful, plus the 1950's BBC announcer proper accent!, no abominable pronunciation of TH-cam as "YouToob", what with Americans irrational hatred of the letter "U", thanks Dude...I mean Dood, (Embrace the diversity, like it or not!)
"Lightly tap the like button"
I wouldn't use a third party software. Because I can do it with Windows for free using 2 devices!
I wish major laptop manufacturers such as HP didnt use SSD M2s screwed to the chasis of thin flimsy plastic laptops than mean if you pick up a 15" laptop from the corner... Crack! SDD KAPUT!
First you should have shown how the hell you unscrew the laptop to get to the stuff inside. Next you should slow down and step by step show what to do. Very confusing. I learnt nothing.
If the process is exactly similar for a desktop, then this tutorial has some shockingly absent steps...namely, after installing the M.2 stick, you must format it, otherwise windows will not see it and you'll be left scratching your head wondering if you bought something incompatible. Go to Run, type in: diskmgmt.msc ...look for a drive with a black bar on it and the word 'unallocated'...that will be your new drive. Right click on it to start the steps to format it. Downright baffling why this video creator made a tutorial about this without including this crucial information.
So much unnecessary commentary before he gets to the point.