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- We have been very busy this week and not had a chance to do a review video. So instead you have a 34 minute #relaxing video of one of the DroiX staff doing a partial teardown of a GPD WIN 4.
You can learn more and order your GPD WIN 4 from us at DroiX:
UK - go.droix.co.uk/L2GJ8T
Worldwide - go.droix.co.uk/fIqhBi
Please note that the staff member is not part of the repairs team :) It is our first partial teardown of the #GPD WIN 4 so not everything is smooth sailing, with bit of exploration to see what should be screwed, removed or moved next.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. We accept no responsibility if you decide to open your GPD WIN 4 and break it. If you have not opened a handheld before, maybe get someone who is familiar with the procedure or #handheld gaming PC's to do so.
0:00 Stripping Off
4:07 Open wide
5:55 Removing the SSD
6:09 Removing the heatsink
8:02 Removing the motherboard
10:38 Removing the battery
14:56 GPD WIN 4 Reassembly
18:02 Clearing the old CPU thermal paste
24:09 Clearing the old heatsink thermal paste
27:04 Fitting the heatsink
29:30 Installing the new SSD
31:32 Closing the case
33:20 Switching on for first boot
Music Used:
Experience Nature Experience You - South London Hi-Fi
Future Proof - South London Hi-Fi
Let It Happen - South London Hi-Fi
Sign Of The Vibration - South London Hi-Fi
Sky View Well - South London Hi-Fi
Some Other Place - South London Hi-Fi
Sunrise Drive - South London Hi-Fi
The Machines Dream - South London Hi-Fi
Tock Time Warp Tick - South London Hi-Fi
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Didnt watch it all but loved this video for the future when i upgrade storage.
I just got my GPD Win4 yesterday and they provide an extra thin front bezel in case you break that one trying to take it off, that is very nice to see. And so far I just love it , it's my favorite portable I have ever had!
Yeah, i tore through the box searching for that little plastic piece, but mine didn't seem to come with one.
I think it’s fucking ridiculous they designed it that way. I’ve had every gpd win and having a piece that needs to be glued is
Crazy hours have been designed as part of a shell that snaps together
@@909990999900i just used double sided tape to replace mine after removing the adhesive
You guys make it look easy!
Thanks I will pass it on to our staff. For a first time opening a Win 4 he done a great job! :)
Sadly, after applying the thermal paste, placing the heatsink back, then lifting it again to add missed motherboard screws, there is a good chance you introduced air pockets between the IHS and heatsink. For such a powerful 8 core CPU that has a base clock of 2.7Ghz, and an integrated GPU you absolutely should have cleaned up the thermal paste and added again.
The person responsible has been made to pay for all the drinks this Friday :) But yes, the paste should have been re-applied. This video was more of a test as we haven't opened one before. We thought to try recording it for a video and see if there is a good response. Thanks.
@@DroiX_Store hope for the guy you werent at the bar😂
what are your suggestion for screen replacement like how to take out the slide mechanism, been told my unit had a loose slide mechanism but I cant seemed to see or find the screw that's holding holding the slide mechanism
Oh I was just thinking hope someone does a teardown video. Just wanted to see where SSD was and how to remove strip. Thank you!!!
Thanks, we have had some good feedback on this video and we will definitely be doing some more! Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with new videos!
Thanks! Just changed my thermal pasted out for XMT70 Corsair and maaaaaaan what a difference. Also my fan was a bit clogged from deployment. Highly suggest changing the paste so this thing doesn't sound like a jet engine
Nice work!
If I had the money, I would've DEFINITELY chosen to buy the GPD Win 4 over the Steam Deck, but I do love my Steam Deck regardless. (I just bought me a 1TB micro SD so I can run Windows off of it and have plenty of space for downloading PC Game Pass games) One thing the Deck does have on the Win 4, however, is that replacing the Deck's sticks with the Gulikit hall effect sticks is a MUCH simpler task than it seems to be to do the same with the Win 4. Very cool device though, I might one day sell the Steam Deck I have and put money with it to buy one of these once they're available for retail.
They're making hall effect sticks for this too. I can't wait cuz i love them on my deck
Anyone know where or what website I can get a GPD win 4 LCD screen?
Great vid !
I have made a preorder, when will this win 4 be shipping ?
You can email customer service at support@droix.co.uk and they may be able to give a which batch you are in and rough date based on when you made the pre-order. Thanks.
Hello sir. I looking a gpd win 4 with clear L and R buttons. Same as show in your video, You have in stock? Because gpd only hace with new dark L and R buttoms
The model we are using is a pre-production model from December. The newer models will have the darker L and R buttons.
What kind of adhesive would you recommend using if you’re lucky enough to not break the plastic strip that was first removed?
You can use double sided adhesive tape similar to www.amazon.co.uk/LLPT-Sticker-Electronics-Crafting-Adhesive/dp/B08LKWZXGR/
@@DroiX_Store Thanks! Definitely going to order this when my Win 4 arrives. Much appreciated friend!
@@DroiX_Store Hi Again. I just had a few more questions I'm hoping you'll be able to answer.
Is it necessary to remove the right trigger buttons first before you can completely remove the motherboard?
And are all the screws the same size?
I'm replacing a faulty right joystick soon so I wanted to be prepared as much as I can before I attempt to take this thing apart.
Thank you!
its crazy compact and quality for susch a little company
any idea on how to replace the keyboard membrane? unfortunately none of the teardown videos show keyboard removal
We never got that far on our video unfortunately. We haven't had to replace any keyboard parts so no idea off hand.
The single camera angle and looking at this guys arm makes me crazy since no one has posted a static image teardown.
They need to make a GPD WIN 4 lite I hope the screen is not heavy as it was
Is there any way to change the analogues and put the one that doesn't drift?
It is possible as long as they are compatible. GPD will have compatible ones available.
Hello, could you do the same video for the Ayaneo 2? i would like to see how to replace the battery
Yeah we can do a teardown for it. Keep an eye out for it maybe next week. Thanks!
Almost makes me want to turn one into a tiny sbc or aio computer. Not that I even know how you'd go about connecting it all up.
Can you put a double sided SSD in there because it looks like the one in the video is single sided ?
Officially it is single sided supported.
Can you power it up by only plug in but without the battery? My battery is swollen and i am still waiting for the replacement
We have not tried this. If you do try it let us know if it works or not. Thanks.
I wonder if it would be possible to upgrade the chip the the new 7840u
You would probably need to replace the motherboard.
It wounds me every time I see a perfectly new and functional device ripped apart like this. ;^)
i’m sure they can put it back together lol
@@dude4054 But it looks like he wrecked the trim...
No devices were harmed in the making of this video :) We were replacing the SSD with a new one, so it had to be done, but we went a little further!
it is just a thing lol i rip apart mine out of curiosity and diy geekiness
Do you need to unplug battery for SSD replacement? I'm only asking because they do unplug it in the Steam Deck videos.
You should disconnect it as a precaution. You may short something when opening it up.
You can still short things out even if you disconnected the battery.unless you wear an esd strap.😂
@@liviup6660 ElectroBoom x LTT laughing in the background :D
@@DroiX_Store Looking back at this now, you can't disconnect the battery without SSD removal can you?
Was hoping to see an exposed wifi card so i can get 6e or 7 in there, but i get its already so compact
Sadly, while trying to remove the screws to replace the SSD the two on top are deep in the plastic and impossible to reach without an insanely thin screw driver, I ended up stripping the one on the right, so I am screwed.
There are a few tricks to remove stripped screws. Try a rubber band first as that usually works when I have had this in the past.
@@DroiX_Store I seen a video that said to try latex gloves, same theory as a rubber band and it worked! I'm soo happy! Thanks!
Nice one!
What motherboard does gpd win 4 have?
It is a custom made motherboard for the handheld.
how do you replace ram?
It is possible to do but you would need to desolder, find compatible RAM and then install it and reball the RAM.
I have to do up to 12:40 to remove joysticks? I want replace mines
you might be able to do it without removing a battery as video was a teardown so all parts were removed.
@@DroiX_Store ok and can you guys share what toolkit you used? The one i got doesn’t fit all the way into hole to reach the screw.
I didn't get a replacement strip for my win 4
You may have got the first batch from GPD which did not have them. You can try asking them if they can send one.
Can we get a video of removine the analog sticks?
If there is enough requests for more teardown videos, we will definitely be making more. If we can get some compatible hall sensors we can definitely show how to replace them.
@@DroiX_Store I’ve been waiting on an announcement of hall sensors. As soon as they release I will definitely purchase them.
They wont come with them as standard, but GPD will have 'official' sticks available separately.
i was thinking of replacing the sticks with the hall sensors but…nah 🤣 this is a little too much for me
Yeah it is a fair amount of work, but hall sensor goodness is the prize! :)
OMGosh yeah 😅 @dude4054
I'll be an expert after putting in Hall Sensors 😮
They don't sell hall sensors for it yet do they?
Not yet but GPD will have 'official' ones available to buy.
Same here. If I can't get to them without needing to also buy thermal paste then I will just use the stock ones until they break and then replace with hall ones.
Can you overclock it?
You can increase the TDP, up to a recommended 28W, for more power and performance. There's a good guide at retrogamingbanter.com/tdp-explained/
I have GPD win 4 the only biggest complain I have on this handheld is the front Screen it’s heavy no wonder the whole handheld is heavy 😢 they should’ve of made it lite like Nintendo Switch
Where can I get my gpd win 4 repaired? Kids dropped it, and now the joystick is fed up
If you purchased it from us at DroiX we may be able to repair it but as it is damaged by yourself rather than warranty we would charge for this. Unfortunately due to time constraints we are currently only offering for our customers. You can contact GPD and ask to buy a replacement joystick and fit it yourself. This video shows the process.
@DroiX okay first let me say this, I absolutely respect your policy, and understand that's just the way it goes, i have no contest to this, period.
With that being said, we'll damn dudes. I didn't even know you existed until I saw that video. I got my win 4 from indigogo, and I was a backer. If I had been informed... this outcome would ve different.
This blows, but as irritated I am, I have no ill will. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna going to say,
"They frucking suck for not doing the thing. Next time, I'm totally buying through them, so they'll do the thing and not suck."
You're free to take that as you wish.
Best regards
-Irritated yet understanding,
Random Black Guy.
@@LiveAtHigh We agree and we hear often from people buying from China with similar issues. Try getting in contact with GPD and they can sell you the replacement parts to install yourself. As it is customer damaged they are going to charge you to return it to China, repair, and return it back to you. Most companies (including us at DroiX) would do the same to be honest as it's not a warranty repair. Replacing the joystick is relatively easy to do, we show the process in the video up to where we ae removing the joysticks. I hope that helps.
@@DroiX_Store hypothetical question, if in will to pay your price, would you pleaaaasssee fix mine.
@@LiveAtHigh Unfortunately we are not accepting non-customer repairs at the moment. We are about to start accepting returns to fix the refresh rate bug on GPD WIN 4 which will take up all their time for the moment.
screen looks uneven from the bottom :/
This one is a prototype model from December, there's a few issues including our favourite having two SELECT labels instead of SELECT & START :)
@@DroiX_Store good to know, i hope mine coming in a few weeks has no such problem!
@@pkilljoy5797 A lot of the reported issues in batch one (mainly Chinese buyers) have been fixed for the next batches which IGG and DroiX will be using. It should be all good
@@DroiX_Store December 2023 here. My unit still has the warpage.
9:54 why you avoid showing the back of the motherboard? OMG. Seeing the entire motherboard is like the whole point of watching a video like this!
Because it is a partial teardown, as the video title says.
Why would anyone try to take it apart? If it's broken, send it back to get it fixed properly. If you don't know what you're doing, you will be doing more damage to the device
You would be surprised how many contact us after taking theirs apart to try and fix it :)
Because it can take months before you get your replacement device. If you know what you are doing it is faster to fix it yourself.
If you buy from us at DroiX then the warranty is with us. We have 1-2 year warranty depending on the product and it is returned to us for repair/replacement as needed. Depending on the issue it can be a few days to a week turnaround.
@@DroiX_Store do you guys do out of warranty repairs or repair service in general? Sadly I got mine from indiegogo and didn't hear of you till recently or would've purchased just for the sake of warranty. I've actually tried to contact them to see if I can return and repurchase but they haven't answered several of my emails.
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