Just follow a ps5 restock account and be pre-signed into all of your store apps. That’s how I got mine, just keep trying and even if it seems like you’ve waited on an alert too long, go for it anyway. Good luck!
... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus
@@JohnGlasscock I understand it’s at beta testing … but have you noticed a significant boost after installing the ssd ? Thanks ! Been a subscriber since the ps4 days … keep em coming
All mistakes covered in the video 1) 0:31 Installing the NVMe M2 SSD without heatsink. 2) 1:00 Incorrectly installing the SSD space 3) 1:29 Incorrectly plugging the NMVe M2 SSD 4) 1:50 Forgetting to re-install the expanding slot cover
Nice details. I successfully installed additional storage a while back, but Playstation's own video on this didn't explain that the spacer is there to keep the SSD parallel. I was a little concerned at first that I wasn't doing something right because I thought it was there to keep the card pressed into the slot. Would've saved me a little time and anxiety if I knew this back then.
For those who put together computers and use those drives, its common knowledge. But for those who don't put together computers or are just console gamers, it's not common knowledge for them!!
The actual instructions for the connectors state you should be inserting the drive at a 30 degree angle until it slides/clicks into place, then push down on the drive to screw it into place.
45○ angle at the (2nd) middle black rack with the wires on it. also... WARNING: Do Not put the NVME coverplate back on. It cuts off any airflow from cooling the drive, If you put a heatsink on top, it needs air to cool the metal. A large aluminum plate blocks that air. Its common sense: Airflow. makes. cooling. good.
The PS5 operational system is by far the best even compared to Xbox Series X. I had ran both consoles to see which one was the best. This extra internal slot for another SSD is incredible.
Finally managed to get one but in UK the only way to avoid having to pay a scalper stupid money is to pay a retailer stupid money for a bundle. Mine had Horizon Forbidden West, extra controller, headset (not PS5 Pulse unfortunately) and 1Tb storage expansion with heatsink. This video was mega - helpful. Also both controllers had the 'A' designation as mentioned in your video on that subject, so looks like it was worth the wait!
Excellent points! I saw a guy make a video and he never put the washer back in he forgot it. I really like how you show that you vertically lift up the SSD so it plugs in properly - very good points yes very good
All of these comments from folks who still can't get one make me appreciate my wife. She waited in line for preorder and didn't tell me ❤️. Thanks for the lifting ever so slightly tip, I tend to break stuff lol.
One more thing. Insert the SSD at a ±30° angle. Otherwise you'll damage the M.2 slot. Using the M.2 SSD without the cover won't negatively impact the performance at all. I've tested with and without the cover and there's no difference. The thermals are slightly better without the cover. I do recommend to use a proper heatsink preferably a copper one.
Thanks for this. I’ve just installed the Sabrent Rocket Heatsink and it’s a beast. Fired up the PS5 and it works. Of course, I can’t put the SSD cover in with it and that was my question if it mattered or not or if nit would cause damage.
It doesn't look like there is any ventilation in that compartment so putting the metal cover back on turns it into a mini oven and will likely destroy (ok..lower performance) a drive with a heatsink.
All Cooper is not good becouse it have slover transfer than aluminium. The best is Cooper on downside and aluminium od upside to better transfer outside from heatsink.
SSD’s, like the 980 Pro, are built to throttle slightly when overheating. It will also never overheat when just playing a game because all it’s doing is “reads” from the drive. The whole heatsink necessity is marketing
I read an article that claims you should leave the cover off of the SSD after installing, it makes a difference of 5°C. The author used probes in 3 different spots and made sure the SSD was under a lot of strain. In that same article they stated you don't necessarily need a heat sink, especially if you're leaving the cover off. I noticed the cover on my WD BLACK SN850 was pretty warm to the touch, so I took the cover off and felt the SSD. It was really warm. I waited a few minutes after taking the cover off and touched it again, it wasn't nearly as hot. I'd agree with the article that the cover traps heat, so I leave it off. There's also a flashing yellow light on the SSD, I've reached out to WD to see if it's programmable on the PS5 cause I'd rather have it flashing purple. I have clear black plates on my PS5. I'm waiting on an answer. I do have a heat sink on my SSD, so I can't see if that makes much of a difference, but I tend to believe the author of that article. He was right about leaving the cover off.
Don't worry too much, your NVME has operating temperatures between 0 to 70 degrees celcius and normally it should also have thermal throttling which will slow it down so it doesn't need to run as hard and get hot. So yes your SSD will be warm to the touch but if its not burning you, its probably in the spec range. Does PS5 have any temp monitoring? Might be good to have a little peak at the temps, I check mine on PC regularly.
The only reason they advise to put the cover back is because without it, the dust from the the exhaust fan can get into the ssd area. As its directly under the same cover. Otherwise, you indeed get a lot of heat reduction removing it. The heat reduction without the cover isnt necessary if you use a heat sink, but if not, you should definitely remove the cover and clean it from dust for time to time.
I've personally just invested into a $10 ssd cover that includes shaped holes and a dust cover in it. It let's my ssd get the assisted ventilation from the fan while also preventing dust from getting into the ssd slot.
Awesome details and coverage. But still wish your vid titles described the content specifically. You have sooo many good ones and it’s hard to know which generic title the info is hidden behind. PS: would love links to the specific heat sink you used. I didn’t trust my guesswork buying any old heat sink.
FYI if you wanna save a extra $100 buy a ssd without a heat sink and buy a $10 heat sink it dos the exact same job as a sdd with a attached heat sink that they are charging a extra $100 for something you can do yourself for $10. Do follow instruction and tutorials on how to install heat sinks to ssd's.
For cooling of the SSD it doesn't appear to make much difference either way. For the cooling of the system, leaving the bay open may have a negative impact. This is because despite how it looks, there is apparently a negative pressure circulation in the bay. Which depends on the door being shut. High speed air transport more heat than slowly rising air.
th-cam.com/video/xk8a3MyqzJQ/w-d-xo.html This shows the marginal differences for the SSD itself with bay open or closed. (with a much bigger sink when open at that) The difference with no sink is more noticable though.
For people wondering what SSD to get to make it easy get the Seagate firecuda 530, WD sn850 or the Gigabyte aorus 7000s all come with a OEM heatsink and have great performance and I listed highest to lowest price. I went sn850 myself. I've seen some people report throttling or slower read speeds from the 980 pro but I can't confirm plus you need to add a heatsink to that SSD which yea easy it's just another step to avoid.
I bought the firecuda 530 and my PS5 would not recognize it. I spent 2 hours frustrated putting it in and taking it out multiple times with no luck. I watched tons of videos where everybody keeps saying insert at some weird angle but when trying that it didnt work either. I asked the company to send me another one in case it was defective. But that would be weird because it was brand new from staples. I hope this next one works because i got COD modern warfare 3 and i can't play it until installing an ssd smh
@@jayonlineslotz send it back and get the WD sn850x or 850p with the heatsink, think they're the same drive except one has a PS logo mine works great. Not a fan of Seagate myself anyway
@@KParks Yeah i went with fire cuda because it was on sale $40 for 1tb. I have seen others use it with no problem so i don't know why mine won't connect with it. If this next one doesn't work then i'll go with a different one
I didn’t know about the spacer isn’t supposed to be on top but instead it goes underneath the ssd then you screw it back on 😅 if I didn’t watch this video I wouldn’t have known 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ended up buying my own because I did try the ones that came with it but I guess I needed to flip it lol. Either way my spacer was a Motherboard spacer and obviously screws right into the PlayStation for a tight firm grip. The one that came with the PS has the screw to tighten the spacer in, mines you turn the spacer and tightens without the screw. Then I put my SSD on top of the spacer and tightened the heatsink with the screw that goes in the spacer. Both ways work.
@Steven Shearer I bought the SN850 2TB ssd with heat sink when it was first launched during covid, costs more than my PS5 at the time lol no regrets 🤷🏻♂️
YOU'RE SAVING A LOT OF PEOPLE HEADACHES, INCLUDING MINE! I probably wouldn't known about the spacer if it wasn't for your video. I've seen so many idiots making video on how to install these ssds into the ps5 incorrectly, its sad!
I will admit that the xbox for memory is way easier. But people are acting like you need a masters degree in engineering to be able to install these nvm drives
Easier, yes. More expensive, especially in the long term, also yes. I doubt the prices for the XBox storage will ever drop significantly, while 2 years from now I bet you'll pay under $150/TB, and 4 years from now maybe under $100. Maybe.
@@GalaxyTaco95 it’s an excellent drive and decently priced I don’t know why more people don’t recommend it it’s also faster than the 980 pro and the SN850
But wait a sec... Doesn't makes more sense not putting back the cover? Doesn't make it more cooling or heat compact? I always think that leaving that cover behind makes more sense because the heatsink have space to for the heat waves to get out better to the fan and the ps5 ventilation covers
Ssd runs much cooler without that small metal plate. I've tested it personally. I'm using 980pro with heatsink without top plate. Also, my friend is using ssd without heatsink and top cover for more than a year now with 0 issues.
other videos i watched didnt have the same model of ps5 as me which made adding the spacer difficult but you mentioned that it has to be under which made it easier for me to understand and now i know my ps5 wont break thank you for this video
Finally got myself an extra SSD and I’m FURIOUS that the screw is solidly stuck in place. I’ve tried multiple drivers (starting with PH1 of course) and it won’t budge and is starting to strip. Normally I don’t get tilted over things, but this is really stressing me out.
I have a PS5, was lucky enough to get one at launch & realise expanding the storage will be required in the future but as of now i am fine the internal SSD for gaming & my external HDDs for storage. When the SSDs come down in price in the next 6-12 months i will know how to install, nice clear & easy to understand instructions, keep up the good work.
Thank you much appreciated. I think many PS5owners are going to damage their ssds or systems if they don't follow these instructions to the letter. I liked the placement of this SSD it's the the best way I've seen after many I've come across
@@mz_skittles-1034 have you tried the recommended A #1 Phillips or cross-head screwdriver? Hope that will help. Check PlayStation blog for more details too
Just saying don't forget to install the expansion cover doesn't explain what it's purpose is it looks the way it's designed that it's not necessary as far as providing any heat dissipation or flow of air since it is in a separate compartment to the rest of the unit
Sony doesn't specify an exact reason in the instructions. But my speculation is it's designed to protect your SSD and internal connectors from dust accumulation. The expansion bay is right next to the intake vents & that area is actually very prone to excessive dust build up. Hope this is helpful
@@JohnGlasscock A Sony engineer confirmed the plate is needed for pressurized air flow. The system pushes air through the compartment with the lid closed and cools it better. There are small holes in the comparment for this reason.
wow since I've never opened the expansion bay yet I had no idea there was a spacer in place for ssd which also means I really didn't pay attention that well to official breakdown video of PS5 I feel bad. so this video helped in actually showing me what I didn't know about prior. thanks! can't wait for update to come out cause Lord knows I need that extra gb space. 🙁
Sony states that the NVMe drive that you will use in your PS5 requires effective heat dissipation, meaning that it has to have a heat sink attached to it. So you can either get a drive that already has a heat sink or save some money by buying a normal NVMe drive and a third-party heat sink and install it on your own.
Gigabyte aorus 7000s 1tb with heat sink is $199 I'd hate to break it to you but it's going to be a long time before prices drop to the point of making it worth the wait. I went with the sn850 myself. No point waiting 2 years to save like a extra 20$ if you think you need the space go ahead and grab one.
@@KParks I’ll wait. I personally won’t waste the time to just add 1tb I want at least 2, preferably 4. I can wait because I’ve got an external now and 1gb download speed so I can delete and download in minutes.
@@KParks It might be a year or so but the price will drop. It’s just the pandemic driving price right now just like the lack of PS5’s. They don’t have the parts or they are stockpiling them. Ammo has been the same because of primers but it’s coming back. SSD has been way overpriced too long but I can wait.
I've got a PS5 Slim, but it's similar. This helped when I installed it the first time and didn't get a format message. It's quite particular about the angle. Thankfully it worked the second time!
Looking at mine, the expanable storage has two small slits under the cover (on the side near the big fan) for air flow from the out side the cover. It's not air tight by any means. In fact that looks to be the only way the drive is getting any air. Seems like you could just run with cover off for much better cooling. As the 2 slits already using outside air.
I'm super late to getting this video on my feed, but I actually replaced the cover with one off Amazon with hexagonal ventilation. Between the (2-pack) SSD heatsink and the cover, it cost me like $20 on Amazon and got to my house next day.
yesterday I installed 1tb ssd... so I looked for youtube tutorials, but none said anything about mistake number 2... so now I'm opening my ps5 to fix that. Thanks for this video.
There is 2 small holes inside the bay for airflow, also it's close to the fan inside the PS5 so it will take the hot air out from there, Sony engineering himself say need to set the cover on, if you off the cover dust will be a problem later and will cause heating issues
Thanks that’s the most helpful video i ever saw in long time , specially this small detail about you should pick up the ssd so not just slide it good job . keep it running on in this way 😊
Quick questions: I purchased that SSD and heatsink. The heatsink came with two thermal pads, one that was 0.5mm thick and one that was 1mm thick. The directions said to attach the 0.5mm pad on the bottom and the 1mm pad on top. My problem was that made it slightly too thick and it prevented me from getting the two clamps to lock the heatsink into place. I ended up removing the 1mm pad and using the rest of the thinner 0.5mm pad instead. That gave me enough clearance the get the clamps to lock into place. My questions: 1) Will using the thinner thermal pad for both sides be a problem for the SSD to function properly without overheating? 2) The thinner pad that I placed on top was in two pieces. When I applied the pads to the surface of the SSD, there is a gap of approximately a half inch between them. Will this be a problem for the SSD to function properly in the PS5 without overheating?
Maybe so but at least the PS5 has multiple options for expandable SSD and not just a single 1tb option. Maybe down the road Microsoft will come up with more options for Xbox. But until then Xbox only has one 1tb option. Ps5 for the win in that options category.
I watch all of your vids but I don't have a PS yet😑....But still, from watching other YTber's I think your vids are clean and clear and absolute perfection!!!
By the way great fast and short tutorial while explaining everything and over looking over you tubers mistakes that made other videos. You earned a Sub.
Do not buy anything from WD directly. Use a third party if you insist on having their products. The reason I say this is because they have delivered my product using UPS, who left it in an insecure location from where it was stolen (if it was actually my door, can't really tell from the picture), and now they refuse to help. They insisted I get a crime number which I have done and now they have just turned around, ordered me a 20% discount on my next purchase OR an extra years warranty on the item that has been stolen. Complete joke of a company, I will be taking it further and completely out of their hands.
Never added storage or worked on a computer much more than turning it off and on. Really helpful vid, and even the thumbnail had me realize I needed a heatsink for this 2b ssd I got for Black Friday #rookie
This tutorial should be mandatory viewing when purchasing an internal ssd for the PS5. Man.. consider how many Playstations and SSD will be broken due to faulty installation issues.
I watched this as i got my new storage card. Now i have to order a heat sink because i was naive enough to think that my card came with a heat sink. Now i gotta wait a few more days to actually do the installation
Any of the nvme drives, the sticker acts as a heat sink. You’re using those “ek” aftermarket nvme heat sinks. They recommend removing any stickers so their heat transfer pads sit directly on the nand.
I got the Samsung 980 pro and on the box it says 980 pro with heatsink. Does this mean I’m good and can proceed installing? Or should I still buy a desperate heatsink?
.. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus
0:36 Can you talk more about this step? The heatsinks come with thermal stickers to be attached to the SSD chips, first removing the identification sticker that is glued, as it is not thermal. Proceed?
I can't wait to get this, I want to play more ps5 and 4 games on the console with the expansion while still using my 5tb USB extended storage to store all my ps5 and 4 games
Unfortunately for me, the screw that came with the ps5 was split, I tried everything under the sun to take the screw out and spacer but it wont come out :(
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Watching all of these PS5 tips is like studying for a future exam since I don’t have a PS5 👍
Hang in there 😂
Just follow a ps5 restock account and be pre-signed into all of your store apps. That’s how I got mine, just keep trying and even if it seems like you’ve waited on an alert too long, go for it anyway. Good luck!
Please pray for getting ps5 in stock
SAME :D
Same
Literally nobody on TH-cam puts out more informative, accurate and easy to follow videos on the ps5 than you. Honestly dude endless help thank you
Exactly, I watched over 10 different videos and this is the only one that helped.
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Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Come to Jesus Christ today
Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
The way you cover each and every minor but important detail, that most of the youtubers overlook is just awesome 👌
Thank you!
@@JohnGlasscock when’s the best monitor for ps5 video coming?
Facts, I thought the screw held the ssd down lol
@@EastSide_LB So did I
@@JohnGlasscock I understand it’s at beta testing … but have you noticed a significant boost after installing the ssd ? Thanks ! Been a subscriber since the ps4 days … keep em coming
This is the best how-to video of them all. Takes into account all the little things and goes deeper than the others that simply say insert re-cover
All mistakes covered in the video
1) 0:31 Installing the NVMe M2 SSD without heatsink.
2) 1:00 Incorrectly installing the SSD space
3) 1:29 Incorrectly plugging the NMVe M2 SSD
4) 1:50 Forgetting to re-install the expanding slot cover
This guy is the #1 source for PS5 tips and tricks
Thank you
Yes, he’s my #1 also!
I bought the same Samsung ssd…. Where can I find this same heat sink
Nice details. I successfully installed additional storage a while back, but Playstation's own video on this didn't explain that the spacer is there to keep the SSD parallel. I was a little concerned at first that I wasn't doing something right because I thought it was there to keep the card pressed into the slot. Would've saved me a little time and anxiety if I knew this back then.
Same jus bought an 1tb ssd yesterday and I hve it on top 🤦
I did the same thing just now. Getting ready to take it out to make sure the spacer is put in the correct way @marcusthomas9344
I just also plugged the spacer on top💀 hope it doesnt break
Just got my ps5 and went through all your ps5 vids, thanks for making them short and to the point. Very very helpful info 🙏🏼
Despite viewing numerous NVMe test videos, lifting a SSD ever so slightly into place was one detail I wasn't aware of. Thanks for that tip.
True you can say that again
For those who put together computers and use those drives, its common knowledge. But for those who don't put together computers or are just console gamers, it's not common knowledge for them!!
The actual instructions for the connectors state you should be inserting the drive at a 30 degree angle until it slides/clicks into place, then push down on the drive to screw it into place.
45○ angle at the (2nd) middle black rack with the wires on it. also... WARNING: Do Not put the NVME coverplate back on. It cuts off any airflow from cooling the drive, If you put a heatsink on top, it needs air to cool the metal. A large aluminum plate blocks that air. Its common sense: Airflow. makes. cooling. good.
@@KevinMCable The next video on his channel literally explains why you need to replace the cover but okay dude
The PS5 operational system is by far the best even compared to Xbox Series X. I had ran both consoles to see which one was the best. This extra internal slot for another SSD is incredible.
Wrong
@@mattrobbins4955what's it wrong?
Me who still doesn't have a PS5 yet, Me: Watches all PS5 videos.
@@Thedonsmoney25823 are y'all following the people on Twitter with alerts enabled?
PS5 is easy to get. what yall talking about?
Same
@@Thedonsmoney25823 someday we will
@@neon_hk16 you must be living a different live
Finally managed to get one but in UK the only way to avoid having to pay a scalper stupid money is to pay a retailer stupid money for a bundle. Mine had Horizon Forbidden West, extra controller, headset (not PS5 Pulse unfortunately) and 1Tb storage expansion with heatsink. This video was mega - helpful. Also both controllers had the 'A' designation as mentioned in your video on that subject, so looks like it was worth the wait!
Do you have any form of affiliate links to the best low profile heat sinks? Thanks in advance
Excellent points! I saw a guy make a video and he never put the washer back in he forgot it. I really like how you show that you vertically lift up the SSD so it plugs in properly - very good points yes very good
All of these comments from folks who still can't get one make me appreciate my wife. She waited in line for preorder and didn't tell me ❤️. Thanks for the lifting ever so slightly tip, I tend to break stuff lol.
Perfect timing to see this, I just got my NVmE today with the heatsink.
One more thing. Insert the SSD at a ±30° angle. Otherwise you'll damage the M.2 slot.
Using the M.2 SSD without the cover won't negatively impact the performance at all. I've tested with and without the cover and there's no difference. The thermals are slightly better without the cover. I do recommend to use a proper heatsink preferably a copper one.
Thanks for this. I’ve just installed the Sabrent Rocket Heatsink and it’s a beast. Fired up the PS5 and it works. Of course, I can’t put the SSD cover in with it and that was my question if it mattered or not or if nit would cause damage.
It doesn't look like there is any ventilation in that compartment so putting the metal cover back on turns it into a mini oven and will likely destroy (ok..lower performance) a drive with a heatsink.
@@AmigaOmega then why would Sony recommend putting the cover back on?
All Cooper is not good becouse it have slover transfer than aluminium. The best is Cooper on downside and aluminium od upside to better transfer outside from heatsink.
@@richie259 Why indeed! Maybe it's subject to change. No heatsink, it's probably ok to put back on, but heatsinks work by having air move over them.
SSD’s, like the 980 Pro, are built to throttle slightly when overheating. It will also never overheat when just playing a game because all it’s doing is “reads” from the drive.
The whole heatsink necessity is marketing
I read an article that claims you should leave the cover off of the SSD after installing, it makes a difference of 5°C. The author used probes in 3 different spots and made sure the SSD was under a lot of strain. In that same article they stated you don't necessarily need a heat sink, especially if you're leaving the cover off. I noticed the cover on my WD BLACK SN850 was pretty warm to the touch, so I took the cover off and felt the SSD. It was really warm. I waited a few minutes after taking the cover off and touched it again, it wasn't nearly as hot. I'd agree with the article that the cover traps heat, so I leave it off. There's also a flashing yellow light on the SSD, I've reached out to WD to see if it's programmable on the PS5 cause I'd rather have it flashing purple. I have clear black plates on my PS5. I'm waiting on an answer. I do have a heat sink on my SSD, so I can't see if that makes much of a difference, but I tend to believe the author of that article. He was right about leaving the cover off.
And was this article from a reputable source? Everyone knows that the Internet is a cesspool of misinformation in general.
Don't worry too much, your NVME has operating temperatures between 0 to 70 degrees celcius and normally it should also have thermal throttling which will slow it down so it doesn't need to run as hard and get hot.
So yes your SSD will be warm to the touch but if its not burning you, its probably in the spec range.
Does PS5 have any temp monitoring? Might be good to have a little peak at the temps, I check mine on PC regularly.
Also I see this article did not give a reason WHY you should replace the cover.
The only reason they advise to put the cover back is because without it, the dust from the the exhaust fan can get into the ssd area. As its directly under the same cover. Otherwise, you indeed get a lot of heat reduction removing it.
The heat reduction without the cover isnt necessary if you use a heat sink, but if not, you should definitely remove the cover and clean it from dust for time to time.
I've personally just invested into a $10 ssd cover that includes shaped holes and a dust cover in it. It let's my ssd get the assisted ventilation from the fan while also preventing dust from getting into the ssd slot.
Thank you! Got mine today and of course installed the washer on top, saw your video hours later and corrected it! Cheers!
Awesome details and coverage. But still wish your vid titles described the content specifically. You have sooo many good ones and it’s hard to know which generic title the info is hidden behind.
PS: would love links to the specific heat sink you used. I didn’t trust my guesswork buying any old heat sink.
Think it’s this one….
EKWB EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink, Nickel www.amazon.com/dp/B073RH58WN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_CRRKYX1ZAJZHECCD4D6Y
Good points. The Sabrent PS5 NVME heatsink takes the place of the cover, so the original cover is not used.
FYI if you wanna save a extra $100 buy a ssd without a heat sink and buy a $10 heat sink it dos the exact same job as a sdd with a attached heat sink that they are charging a extra $100 for something you can do yourself for $10. Do follow instruction and tutorials on how to install heat sinks to ssd's.
Followed the very simple & straight fwd guide PlayStation posted on TH-cam. Very easy.
Why must you put the door back on ? Wouldn’t it be better to leave it open? For air circulation
NO - you need the cover on to help air circulation.
For cooling of the SSD it doesn't appear to make much difference either way. For the cooling of the system, leaving the bay open may have a negative impact.
This is because despite how it looks, there is apparently a negative pressure circulation in the bay. Which depends on the door being shut. High speed air transport more heat than slowly rising air.
th-cam.com/video/xk8a3MyqzJQ/w-d-xo.html
This shows the marginal differences for the SSD itself with bay open or closed. (with a much bigger sink when open at that) The difference with no sink is more noticable though.
You can try not putting the Cover back...but Expect Ants or Smaller insects have a Grand Party inside your PS5.
Glad I came across this video because I put the round spacer on top. Thanks for the info!
For people wondering what SSD to get to make it easy get the Seagate firecuda 530, WD sn850 or the Gigabyte aorus 7000s all come with a OEM heatsink and have great performance and I listed highest to lowest price. I went sn850 myself. I've seen some people report throttling or slower read speeds from the 980 pro but I can't confirm plus you need to add a heatsink to that SSD which yea easy it's just another step to avoid.
PS5 caps read speed at 5k, so 980 pro with 7k is fine.
What about Add gameaddlink solid state drive 4tb A95 M.2 with heat sink
I bought the firecuda 530 and my PS5 would not recognize it. I spent 2 hours frustrated putting it in and taking it out multiple times with no luck. I watched tons of videos where everybody keeps saying insert at some weird angle but when trying that it didnt work either. I asked the company to send me another one in case it was defective. But that would be weird because it was brand new from staples. I hope this next one works because i got COD modern warfare 3 and i can't play it until installing an ssd smh
@@jayonlineslotz send it back and get the WD sn850x or 850p with the heatsink, think they're the same drive except one has a PS logo mine works great. Not a fan of Seagate myself anyway
@@KParks Yeah i went with fire cuda because it was on sale $40 for 1tb. I have seen others use it with no problem so i don't know why mine won't connect with it. If this next one doesn't work then i'll go with a different one
I just got my ssd, I didn't realize I had to install the small screw as well! good thing I found your video in time!
I didn’t know about the spacer isn’t supposed to be on top but instead it goes underneath the ssd then you screw it back on 😅 if I didn’t watch this video I wouldn’t have known 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Me 2! After I watched the video I looked at my ps5 and was like I guess I have to do you right lol.
Ended up buying my own because I did try the ones that came with it but I guess I needed to flip it lol. Either way my spacer was a Motherboard spacer and obviously screws right into the PlayStation for a tight firm grip. The one that came with the PS has the screw to tighten the spacer in, mines you turn the spacer and tightens without the screw. Then I put my SSD on top of the spacer and tightened the heatsink with the screw that goes in the spacer. Both ways work.
@Steven Shearer I bought the SN850 2TB ssd with heat sink when it was first launched during covid, costs more than my PS5 at the time lol no regrets 🤷🏻♂️
YOU'RE SAVING A LOT OF PEOPLE HEADACHES, INCLUDING MINE! I probably wouldn't known about the spacer if it wasn't for your video. I've seen so many idiots making video on how to install these ssds into the ps5 incorrectly, its sad!
I will admit that the xbox for memory is way easier. But people are acting like you need a masters degree in engineering to be able to install these nvm drives
I agree, its not that hard, especially in todays world where video's exist as a tutorial.
Easier, yes. More expensive, especially in the long term, also yes. I doubt the prices for the XBox storage will ever drop significantly, while 2 years from now I bet you'll pay under $150/TB, and 4 years from now maybe under $100. Maybe.
This is WHY i come to your videos! Thank you!😊
I’ve been using the Aorus 7000S 2TB works flawlessly and fits perfectly
TY someone who can think for themselves!
@@GalaxyTaco95 it’s an excellent drive and decently priced I don’t know why more people don’t recommend it it’s also faster than the 980 pro and the SN850
“Yo glad I checked this out as well as the install vid”
But wait a sec... Doesn't makes more sense not putting back the cover? Doesn't make it more cooling or heat compact? I always think that leaving that cover behind makes more sense because the heatsink have space to for the heat waves to get out better to the fan and the ps5 ventilation covers
Ssd runs much cooler without that small metal plate. I've tested it personally. I'm using 980pro with heatsink without top plate.
Also, my friend is using ssd without heatsink and top cover for more than a year now with 0 issues.
I like that heat sink. Do you have a link to where we can get that?
It's EKWB, the worldwide leading brand in watercooling solutions.
other videos i watched didnt have the same model of ps5 as me which made adding the spacer difficult but you mentioned that it has to be under which made it easier for me to understand and now i know my ps5 wont break thank you for this video
Finally got myself an extra SSD and I’m FURIOUS that the screw is solidly stuck in place. I’ve tried multiple drivers (starting with PH1 of course) and it won’t budge and is starting to strip. Normally I don’t get tilted over things, but this is really stressing me out.
You can use pliers to very carefully force the first turn. Some really are just super stuck.
Just bought the WD BLACK SN850x and this video helped a lot.
What ssd/ heatsink did you use for this video?
He used a Samsung 980 pro m.2 ssd idk what size if it was 1TB or 2TB's idk the heatsink he used. The SSD he used is top of the line:)
I have a PS5, was lucky enough to get one at launch & realise expanding the storage will be required in the future but as of now i am fine the internal SSD for gaming & my external HDDs for storage. When the SSDs come down in price in the next 6-12 months i will know how to install, nice clear & easy to understand instructions, keep up the good work.
i got one just now cuz i can still find them at msrp. ssd might go up cuz new mining tech. That's right, new mining tech, so get yours at msrp.
I bought the external black hard drive
Thank you much appreciated. I think many PS5owners are going to damage their ssds or systems if they don't follow these instructions to the letter. I liked the placement of this SSD it's the the best way I've seen after many I've come across
Do you know what screwdriver to use when removing the spacer? I tried to remove it but no luck i dont want to chip my screw please help :(
@@mz_skittles-1034 have you tried the recommended A #1 Phillips or cross-head screwdriver?
Hope that will help. Check PlayStation blog for more details too
Glad I watched, especially for that spacer tip... never seen that before.
Just saying don't forget to install the expansion cover doesn't explain what it's purpose is it looks the way it's designed that it's not necessary as far as providing any heat dissipation or flow of air since it is in a separate compartment to the rest of the unit
Sony doesn't specify an exact reason in the instructions. But my speculation is it's designed to protect your SSD and internal connectors from dust accumulation. The expansion bay is right next to the intake vents & that area is actually very prone to excessive dust build up. Hope this is helpful
@@JohnGlasscock A Sony engineer confirmed the plate is needed for pressurized air flow. The system pushes air through the compartment with the lid closed and cools it better. There are small holes in the comparment for this reason.
@@Farat9622 Thanks for sharing!
@@Farat9622 I don't believe it, I will keep my cover off, it's shown to run cooler
@@drunksquirrel2051 Shown where?
Great video john easy quick explanation on how to intstall the ssd not dragged out like loads of others keep up the good work man 👍🏻😎
wow since I've never opened the expansion bay yet I had no idea there was a spacer in place for ssd which also means I really didn't pay attention that well to official breakdown video of PS5 I feel bad. so this video helped in actually showing me what I didn't know about prior. thanks! can't wait for update to come out cause Lord knows I need that extra gb space. 🙁
Sony states that the NVMe drive that you will use in your PS5 requires effective heat dissipation, meaning that it has to have a heat sink attached to it. So you can either get a drive that already has a heat sink or save some money by buying a normal NVMe drive and a third-party heat sink and install it on your own.
also if you get a 2tb ssd it may have nand on both sides, definitely get a double sided heatsink
They don't, my Wd Black SN850 doesn't
@@drunksquirrel2051 Some do, not all SSD's are made the same
My work pretty much requires me to watch videos like these. So worth it
That memory needs to come down in price before I buy it, damn expensive right now.
Sabrent rocket 4 plus has a sell 179.99 for 1TB or 2TB for 359 and then buy a NANKUI heat sink for 5.99 pretty cheap
Gigabyte aorus 7000s 1tb with heat sink is $199 I'd hate to break it to you but it's going to be a long time before prices drop to the point of making it worth the wait. I went with the sn850 myself. No point waiting 2 years to save like a extra 20$ if you think you need the space go ahead and grab one.
@@KParks I’ll wait. I personally won’t waste the time to just add 1tb I want at least 2, preferably 4. I can wait because I’ve got an external now and 1gb download speed so I can delete and download in minutes.
@@BoslagerBBQ makes sense. for alot of people it doesn't even at 2tb I'd jump in now 4tb is gonna be insane for a long time.
@@KParks It might be a year or so but the price will drop. It’s just the pandemic driving price right now just like the lack of PS5’s. They don’t have the parts or they are stockpiling them. Ammo has been the same because of primers but it’s coming back. SSD has been way overpriced too long but I can wait.
I've got a PS5 Slim, but it's similar. This helped when I installed it the first time and didn't get a format message. It's quite particular about the angle. Thankfully it worked the second time!
Do you have a link for the heatsink you used?
Good to know!
Waiting for my SSD to arrive!
Looking at mine, the expanable storage has two small slits under the cover (on the side near the big fan) for air flow from the out side the cover. It's not air tight by any means. In fact that looks to be the only way the drive is getting any air. Seems like you could just run with cover off for much better cooling. As the 2 slits already using outside air.
I'm super late to getting this video on my feed, but I actually replaced the cover with one off Amazon with hexagonal ventilation. Between the (2-pack) SSD heatsink and the cover, it cost me like $20 on Amazon and got to my house next day.
Just got a Ps5 the other day. I was looking to expand the memory. This is definitely useful.
This Console has ability to use M.2 SSD just like Computer
yaa Since PS4 and PS5 are exactly that a PC running different OS thats why PS4 games run Natively on PS5
yesterday I installed 1tb ssd... so I looked for youtube tutorials, but none said anything about mistake number 2... so now I'm opening my ps5 to fix that.
Thanks for this video.
Why does the cover need to be reinstalled?? Won’t it just trap heat?
I don't think so. It's in the instructions for a reason
@@JohnGlasscock Thanks for the reply.
@@JohnGlasscock useless reply
There is 2 small holes inside the bay for airflow, also it's close to the fan inside the PS5 so it will take the hot air out from there, Sony engineering himself say need to set the cover on, if you off the cover dust will be a problem later and will cause heating issues
Negative pressure help the air circulate better than an open cover.
Thanks that’s the most helpful video i ever saw in long time , specially this small detail about you should pick up the ssd so not just slide it good job . keep it running on in this way 😊
Quick questions:
I purchased that SSD and heatsink. The heatsink came with two thermal pads, one that was 0.5mm thick and one that was 1mm thick. The directions said to attach the 0.5mm pad on the bottom and the 1mm pad on top. My problem was that made it slightly too thick and it prevented me from getting the two clamps to lock the heatsink into place. I ended up removing the 1mm pad and using the rest of the thinner 0.5mm pad instead. That gave me enough clearance the get the clamps to lock into place. My questions:
1) Will using the thinner thermal pad for both sides be a problem for the SSD to function properly without overheating?
2) The thinner pad that I placed on top was in two pieces. When I applied the pads to the surface of the SSD, there is a gap of approximately a half inch between them. Will this be a problem for the SSD to function properly in the PS5 without overheating?
Who
what is the heat sink called
I feel like homer simpson when he tried to build a barbecue
I love PlayStation, but the SSD installation on PS5 is alittle complicated.
XBOX definitely has the better approach in this case.
Maybe so but at least the PS5 has multiple options for expandable SSD and not just a single 1tb option. Maybe down the road Microsoft will come up with more options for Xbox. But until then Xbox only has one 1tb option. Ps5 for the win in that options category.
Your vids are the best, I will be watching your vids for a very long time.👏🏽
In addition plug your ps5 before you turn it on and there’s one more press the power button first so it will turn on 😁
I watch all of your vids but I don't have a PS yet😑....But still, from watching other YTber's I think your vids are clean and clear and absolute perfection!!!
Then buy one
By the way great fast and short tutorial while explaining everything and over looking over you tubers mistakes that made other videos. You earned a Sub.
Just discovered you a few seconds ago & I’m subscribing for giving such a simple & informative video, keep doing your thing play boii 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Im getting a ps5 after new years and one of those extensions later after, this really helps so thanks alot!
Do not buy anything from WD directly. Use a third party if you insist on having their products. The reason I say this is because they have delivered my product using UPS, who left it in an insecure location from where it was stolen (if it was actually my door, can't really tell from the picture), and now they refuse to help. They insisted I get a crime number which I have done and now they have just turned around, ordered me a 20% discount on my next purchase OR an extra years warranty on the item that has been stolen. Complete joke of a company, I will be taking it further and completely out of their hands.
Definitely Useful As I'm Ordering SSD, So Many To Choose From!
Never added storage or worked on a computer much more than turning it off and on. Really helpful vid, and even the thumbnail had me realize I needed a heatsink for this 2b ssd I got for Black Friday #rookie
Great video!!! I didn’t put the zilver thing first! 👌thnx
1:50 Mistake is to mount this cover...
This tutorial should be mandatory viewing when purchasing an internal ssd for the PS5. Man.. consider how many Playstations and SSD will be broken due to faulty installation issues.
I did this first along time ago but good video bro
I don’t know what he says at the end but it’s the reason I keep watching his videos!!!
I watched this as i got my new storage card. Now i have to order a heat sink because i was naive enough to think that my card came with a heat sink. Now i gotta wait a few more days to actually do the installation
What the name of the brand of your heat sink and how much? plus where can buy? Please help
Any of the nvme drives, the sticker acts as a heat sink. You’re using those “ek” aftermarket nvme heat sinks. They recommend removing any stickers so their heat transfer pads sit directly on the nand.
I got the Samsung 980 pro and on the box it says 980 pro with heatsink. Does this mean I’m good and can proceed installing? Or should I still buy a desperate heatsink?
Does the PS5 come with heat sink already.. or do I have to buy one, and where..? Also, I just ordered my new ps5 so I'm excited, thanks in advance 🙏🏽.
Thx for this video, going to install a ssd and other tutorials does not install it like this with the holding screw etc. Kudos!🎉
So yesterday I got the ps5 this video helped a lot thank you
Good to know since I'll be getting my PS5 tomorrow 🎉🎊
Thank you so much
Mines wasn't showing up didn't know you had to use the round piece to elevate the hard drive
I have a ssd without a heatsink installed since a few months and everything is completely fine
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Thank you for these tips!! 🙏🏻
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Final tip: hold on to the screw of the cover plate. Don't drop it into those holes of the vent.
0:36 Can you talk more about this step? The heatsinks come with thermal stickers to be attached to the SSD chips, first removing the identification sticker that is glued, as it is not thermal. Proceed?
Thank you so much, the spacer part was what my dumbass couldn’t figure out lol
So immensely helpful. Thank you
Extremely well done! Thank you for sharing these insightful tips.
I’m having trouble removing the screw holding in the spacer, what size screw driver did you use to get it out?
Anyone having this problem, what I did, as my screw was stripped, was use torx screwdriver. Hopefully that helps!
I can't wait to get this, I want to play more ps5 and 4 games on the console with the expansion while still using my 5tb USB extended storage to store all my ps5 and 4 games
Unfortunately for me, the screw that came with the ps5 was split, I tried everything under the sun to take the screw out and spacer but it wont come out :(
You're the 1st person I've seen mention putting the spacer under the SSD
Now that I finally got the PS5 console, I will keep it in mind.
That little metal piece rlly fuxked me up lmaoo nobody tells me to leave it at the bottom😭