This is late. But, I installed a WD 512GB PCI-E 3 x 4 NVME SSD. No problem. I then cloned the 64GB eMMC to the WD SSD. Everything showed up okay in the UEFI and Windows 11 booted up with the WD SSD as the new C: drive. I left alone the eMMC drive and use it as a backup OS drive in case something goes wrong with the WD SSD. I did go to Disk Management and took away the eMMC's assigned drive letter. That made it disappear from view in File Explorer. Plus, I disabled all bootable devices in the UEFI except for the WD SSD.
Hey, quick question! Did you notice any decrease in battery life with the WD? I've done the same - Cloned my eMMC to my NVME drive and now using it as the main boot drive and the eMMC for backup. Although, I'm only using a 256gb Samsung 970 - But battery life for me has taken a hit! I find the Samsung runs hot - Leading me to believe it's sucking all the juice! Might consider swapping out to a WD drive, or something that draws less power. I could easily get close to 8 hours before, cut in half to 4 hours now, sadly!
Even later but I installed a cheapo Kingston 500gb SSD and now I have a dual boot machine where I can boot Windows 11 off of the eMMC and boot Windows 10 off of the NVMe and use the rest of the hard drive as a shared drive between the two OS’s. It’s great
@@silverb5s4 I am interested in this. And I see that you commented a year ago. So if you did upload a video, I would be interested in seeing it. I have a degree in electronics and I have all the equipment to de-solder and resolder a different chip. All I need to know is where the they are located just to double-check myself. 😎
Nice video! saves me time to check whats upgradeable without having to open the back cover, i'm using 256 SSD OEM provided which is still low and want to upgrade the storage. its a steal for the price in India, considering i only use it for browsing and online classes for my lo. Just one question did you have to re-install the OS ? after upgrade.
I have the same computer and is bios locked now, if I put the password wrong 3 times it doesn’t work, do you have a video for this? Where is the cmos or jumpers? Thanks for your answer
Hello! i bought this kind of laptop few days ago. This is the model: ASUS E410MA-EK1284. It has celeron 4020 1.1ghz. 4Gb Ram ddr4 2400mhz and 256gb SSD M2 and 14inch full hd display. My question is, can i upgrade RAM memory to 8gb? On their site, Asus says yes! It's upgradeable to maximum of 8gb. Also, when i open task manager --> performance --> i see there "4gb 2400 mhz" and "slots used 1 of 2". I saw your video but im wondering, what if they changed MOBO and now the ram memory is upgradeable? I relly wanna know your opinion. Thank you!
Hi, going from personal experience you can't really trust task manager, had that many times before where it says one slot available but nothing there. I don't think you are able to upgrade RAM on this one but to know for sure you would have to open laptop. These manufacturer websites are not always most reliable either. Hope this helps!!!
@@ToxicNerd so I put in the new SSD with old windows which was alreay on 64gb SSD. Is the methodology to install a new Windows fully for the new SSD to reflect on computer settings after boot ?
Yes, that's the ssd i upgraded to: Toshiba THNSN5256GPU7 (PCI Express 3.1 x4 (NVMe) www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-THNSN5256GPU7-256GB-2280-NVMe/dp/B01K91328G
Yes, you can leave your Windows installation on the SSD what is on the motherboard and just add another ssd as per video and use it just for storage. Alternatively you can clone your Windows installation but can't really give much advice about that.
I wouldn't go this route for storage when you can simply purchase an external harddrive for about 80 bucks and plug it into your usb input. I have an extra 2TB's myself.
No, but I use mine alot. I generally unplug it unless I want to use it to free up space on my lap or if I want to access files on it. It is a harddrive so does make a bit of noise and heats up a bit. It's also best to transfer what you may want to watch back on to your PC. As vid files run much better if directly on the lap. When you purchase a 2TB, be aware that it's actually 1.5 TB approx.
Thanks, I just used this video to put a 1TB PNY SSD in my E410M
Glad to help:)
I thought asus e410 limit is 512GB SSD?
This is late. But, I installed a WD 512GB PCI-E 3 x 4 NVME SSD. No problem. I then cloned the 64GB eMMC to the WD SSD. Everything showed up okay in the UEFI and Windows 11 booted up with the WD SSD as the new C: drive. I left alone the eMMC drive and use it as a backup OS drive in case something goes wrong with the WD SSD. I did go to Disk Management and took away the eMMC's assigned drive letter. That made it disappear from view in File Explorer. Plus, I disabled all bootable devices in the UEFI except for the WD SSD.
Hey, quick question! Did you notice any decrease in battery life with the WD? I've done the same - Cloned my eMMC to my NVME drive and now using it as the main boot drive and the eMMC for backup. Although, I'm only using a 256gb Samsung 970 - But battery life for me has taken a hit! I find the Samsung runs hot - Leading me to believe it's sucking all the juice! Might consider swapping out to a WD drive, or something that draws less power. I could easily get close to 8 hours before, cut in half to 4 hours now, sadly!
it cant accept x2 bus m.2 drives?
Even later but I installed a cheapo Kingston 500gb SSD and now I have a dual boot machine where I can boot Windows 11 off of the eMMC and boot Windows 10 off of the NVMe and use the rest of the hard drive as a shared drive between the two OS’s. It’s great
The Asus L510MA has 2 slots for ram, what is the point of it having 2 slots if you can't solder on another 4gigs of ram?
You can actually upgrade soldered ram. Maybe I'll post a video on it if enough people are interested
How?
@@silverb5s4 I am interested in this. And I see that you commented a year ago. So if you did upload a video, I would be interested in seeing it. I have a degree in electronics and I have all the equipment to de-solder and resolder a different chip. All I need to know is where the they are located just to double-check myself. 😎
Nice video! saves me time to check whats upgradeable without having to open the back cover, i'm using 256 SSD OEM provided which is still low and want to upgrade the storage. its a steal for the price in India, considering i only use it for browsing and online classes for my lo. Just one question did you have to re-install the OS ? after upgrade.
Thanks, yes.. you will have to install OS once new drive goes in.
how did you install the 256 ssd oem in a asus vivobook
Hi idk why but the metal clamp holding down the battery connection between the motherboard and battery cannot slide back on. What do i do?
Hi, repeat very same as in this video: th-cam.com/video/Gfr7MhlSFlQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4OXaghUd7ZnkjeYy&t=207
Hope it helps.
I have the same computer and is bios locked now, if I put the password wrong 3 times it doesn’t work, do you have a video for this? Where is the cmos or jumpers? Thanks for your answer
Thank you for this video. Is there a lost of speed on the drive access with the new configuration ?
Did not notice any loss of speed!
This video is fantastic.
It suits me. Thank you.
You are welcome 👍
@@ToxicNerdi thought if there’s too much ram it just won’t work, Isn’t 256gb too much or am I wrong
Hi is it okay that i will put 512gb?
The speed of M2 is more fast than emmc ?
Hello! i bought this kind of laptop few days ago. This is the model: ASUS E410MA-EK1284. It has celeron 4020 1.1ghz. 4Gb Ram ddr4 2400mhz and 256gb SSD M2 and 14inch full hd display. My question is, can i upgrade RAM memory to 8gb? On their site, Asus says yes! It's upgradeable to maximum of 8gb. Also, when i open task manager --> performance --> i see there "4gb 2400 mhz" and "slots used 1 of 2". I saw your video but im wondering, what if they changed MOBO and now the ram memory is upgradeable? I relly wanna know your opinion. Thank you!
Hi, going from personal experience you can't really trust task manager, had that many times before where it says one slot available but nothing there. I don't think you are able to upgrade RAM on this one but to know for sure you would have to open laptop. These manufacturer websites are not always most reliable either. Hope this helps!!!
@@ToxicNerd Helped a lot. I will open the laptop to make sure. Ty bro!
@@adrianionut7680 Let me know is there ram slot or not! Thanks.
Encontraste la ranura para agregarla?
Were you able to upgrade it?
Do you have to reinstall windows to get more storage? Can you leave windows on the existing emmc drive and use the new ssd for storage?
Yes, windows on existing one, don't have to reinstall windows.
I did just that. It wouldn't hurt to have a backup Windows OS drive ready to go.
@@ToxicNerd so I put in the new SSD with old windows which was alreay on 64gb SSD. Is the methodology to install a new Windows fully for the new SSD to reflect on computer settings after boot ?
I have the same model, can the RAM model be increased? because I saw on google that the E410M model can't be raised, right?
Yes, just opened my sister's up and can't upgrade anything but add an m.2
It is very helpful bro
Thanks
I just got the laptop
No probs 👍
Hey ToxicNerd I did this and i did not get that startup screen. What am i doing wrong
Did you upgrade the drive which has your OS on it
Just to be sure, it can be a NVEM M.2, right?
Yes, that's the ssd i upgraded to: Toshiba THNSN5256GPU7 (PCI Express 3.1 x4 (NVMe)
www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-THNSN5256GPU7-256GB-2280-NVMe/dp/B01K91328G
I have the same model, can the RAM model be increased? because I saw on google that the E410M model can't be raised, right ?
If the RAM can't be increased, right, what should I increase so that the game runs smoothly, sir???
Unfortunately not much you can do, you can upgrade storage but you'll always be capped with that 4gb's of RAM
can i add the storage without needing to reinstall windows ?
Yes, you can leave your Windows installation on the SSD what is on the motherboard and just add another ssd as per video and use it just for storage. Alternatively you can clone your Windows installation but can't really give much advice about that.
@@ToxicNerd cool will just add the SSD
So...the m.2 slot on this can only accept PCIe x4 bus drives? Can someone confirm this?
I think it is actually only PCIe x2? That seems to be all I can get at least.
What size screw does this laptop use
Can't swap 4GB RAM out for an 8GB stick? Why?
4 gb ram is soldered to the main board there is no slot available for ram upgrade
@@rogershannon8096 ... Amazing, but true. And the way of things, it seems. Thank you, Roger. Saved me a ton of time.
@@rogershannon8096 Thanks a lot! A little bit of regret for buying this on the hope I could add extra 4 G of RAM :-(
Is there room for a heat sink on the SSD?
Did not try it but i think should be enough room!
@@ToxicNerd I might consider getting one too! Let me know how yours works out!!!
could you send a link on the gigabyte drive please?
Can i upgrade the ssd to 1tb?
Hi, yes you can👍
@@ToxicNerd thanks for the information sir
My asus e410m is over heating what can I do to solve it please?
Buy an external fan with a base
Thank you. Very helpful
can you upgrade to intel wifi6 m.2 chip?
Can i change the cpu for an i5
can you do same for e410ka (not same as e410ma) models ?
Yes you can!
@@ToxicNerdnigga i cant you buy and disassemble this model too?
Does it have to be an nvme ssd?
Yes.
I wouldn't go this route for storage when you can simply purchase an external harddrive for about 80 bucks and plug it into your usb input. I have an extra 2TB's myself.
So you have to insert that everytime you're using your laptop?
No, but I use mine alot. I generally unplug it unless I want to use it to free up space on my lap or if I want to access files on it. It is a harddrive so does make a bit of noise and heats up a bit. It's also best to transfer what you may want to watch back on to your PC. As vid files run much better if directly on the lap. When you purchase a 2TB, be aware that it's actually 1.5 TB approx.
Use ssd
This is not upgrade. It is need to be inside when you bought this.
Ah so it has a 64GB on board eMMC flash storage. At least you can upgade it.
Some good news at least :)
Is it possible to remove the current ram and add in new, higher ram?
No, whatever ram your laptop game with you are stuck. No RAM UPGRADES for this laptop.
@@ToxicNerd aw man. Is there anyway to upgrade performance besides SSD?
@@ToxicNerd you could have replied to his comment duch
Can the RAM be also upgraded? Anyway, thank you for this info!
Sorry but no ram upgrade for this laptop! Just SSD that's all.
Tuisand Tak!
Thank you, should have paid just a little bit more to get proper laptop :)
You are welcome 👍
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