2024 ROG Zephyrus G14 - How to replace Wi-Fi Card and NVMe SSD

[@rramnel]

Used this video to change my wifi card. Thx a lot.

[@classyorb]

@@rramnel nice! Happy I could help

[@rramnel]

@@classyorb maybe another video to show how to replace the battery would be great :)

[@classyorb]

@@rramnel I ended up selling mine. I’m waiting for the 2025 model

[@rramnel]

@@classyorb Other than the battery life on this thing, I think its a great laptop. 2025 version with a lunar lake CPU would be ideal. And also if they fix the whining coil sound from the 3rd middle fan

[@classyorb]

@ newer efficient CPU and fixing that 3rd fan noise will make this, in my opinion, the perfect laptop

[@egmouml7865]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! just finished installing windows +) for anyone having issues with window install, you should manually install and select the new drive if partition error occur: use cmd (shift+f10) >diskpart >list disk >sel disk 0 (new one) >clean >convert gpt >exit

[@shoyurx]

This was a great way to find out the smallest torx I had was t8. Off to amazon.

[@Karim-uknwmg702]

removing volatile memory or any parts without unplugging battery can cause serious damage

[@Betancourtdm]

Really depends on the laptop. Some laptops such as the Surface Laptop Studio 2 disable the battery when you unscrew the SSD as it is an interconnect. Just gotta read the service manual for the device you are upgrading.

[@itsHeROo]

Nice video. I'll be waiting when you have to reapply LM before I'll do mine.

[@classyorb]

@@itsHeROo Thanks! Actually I was thinking about removing LM and going with PTM 7950

[@elsid2010]

I would definitely watch that video

[@Mightyjessejr]

Would a one sided nvme with a thin heatsink work and fit inside the shielding? or the heatsink is not needed with the shielding present?

[@classyorb]

@@Mightyjessejr to be honest I’m not sure if that’d fit. I only noticed the drive getting hot when transferring large amounts of files and that’s normal. Not really during gaming.

[@colorfulstring]

Awesome and easy guide video Thank you so much

[@classyorb]

@@colorfulstring happy I could help!

[@joeloregel1816]

I have that laptop, which model is yours and in mine I want to change the SSD from 1TB to one from 2TB a crucial T500 you think I can remove the SSD protector to put the crucial one a dissipator.

[@consumerofcakes]

is it possible to use the wifi slot for a 2230 ssd instead and then use usb wifi adapter for internet? if it's possible, would you recommend that? I would like to have 4TB storage but I already have a 2TB ssd, so I was thinking instead of buying a new 4TB ssd, it would be cheaper to buy a 2TB 2230 ssd instead.

[@classyorb]

I've never heard of that and I'm sure that's not in the manual. You'll have to try it for yourself. If you do try let us know.

[@EnGieBenGie90]

It is recommended to remove the Mediatek Wifi card and install Intel, but which intel wifi card is best to go for - I recall Linus tech tips recommending this??

[@classyorb]

@@EnGieBenGie90 personally I’d get Intel WiFi 6e + Bluetooth 5.1 or higher. You may see them as AX210 or AX211 cards. I have Intel killer AX1675x which is Intel WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3. Works perfect

[@ThinDi3sel]

Should you remove the battery cord before doing anything?

[@classyorb]

I never did on this laptop but if you want to be safe, you can disconnect the battery connector. Just to point of the obvious, be careful with fragile connector and any components near it.

[@andyblessing2627]

How do I get all the asus pre-installed softwares after changing the ssd..? Upgrading to 4tb...

[@classyorb]

There's a few options but everything you need is here, make sure you to select your model: rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2024/helpdesk_download/ I recommend using GHelper (3rd Party) instead of Armory Crate (Asus' software) but either works ok.

[@sinchlair]

just curious, but why just don't clone the ssd that you already have?

[@andyblessing2627]

@@sinchlair how..?

[@sinchlair]

@@andyblessing2627 you can buy an ssd enclousure, put your new ssd inside of it and clone the ssd on your computer (make a copy of the disk inside of your laptop)

[@thatonegamer2709]

​@@andyblessing2627m.2 enclosure to clone. They arent expensive either and plenty of free software out there also.

[@GihanS]

Bro is it possible to upgrade the RAM?

[@classyorb]

@@GihanS unfortunately not on the 2024 models.

[@YT-ks9go]

Can you fit the double sided 8TB nvme drives?

[@classyorb]

@@YT-ks9go I think the NVMe would fit but the shielding may not fit. The shielding would need to be modified if you want to use it. That’s just what I think. If you test it let us know!

[@1monk1year]

Did you try it? 🙂

[@thomasyoung1685]

I upgrade to the qcncm865 and can't get the Bluetooth to work wifi works fine I've tried three different drives

[@classyorb]

@@thomasyoung1685 I see others mention same issue as you here: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/qualcomm-qcn-865-wifi-7-adapter-m2-card-partially/d420d614-67d4-41b4-b1d4-4d10d0de08d3 One guy mentioned downloading WiFi and Bluetooth drivers GC-WIFI7 1.0: www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GC-WIFI7/support#support-dl Let me know if this works for you. I didn’t know Qualcomm made m.2 Wifi/Bluetooth cards.

[@garethpritchard7941]

Disable the AMD Bluetooth driver it conflicts with the card driver on the 865

[@NevinPaulThekkekara]

is it possible to upgrade the ram as well?

[@classyorb]

@@NevinPaulThekkekara not in the 2024 models

[@NevinPaulThekkekara]

@@classyorb thanks for confirming :)

[@nikolasgodoy3442]

@@classyorb there is any chance to change it?

[@classyorb]

@@nikolasgodoy3442 It is not user replaceable. It's soldered onto the motherboard.

[@christopherham4595]

Installed but bluetooth is not playing any sound

[@classyorb]

@@christopherham4595 try reinstalling drivers or updating drivers

[@garethpritchard7941]

Disable the AMD BT audio device in device manager that should solve it

[@ChatoPizana]

Can i leave the ssd like that without the shield?

[@classyorb]

@@ChatoPizana The SSD will work without the shield but it will run hotter. I’d monitor the temps just to be sure

[@delicioussteak]

You are my hero

[@classyorb]

@@delicioussteak happy to help!

[@yxyxyxyxyxyxccc]

You think its possible to install 4tb ssd?

[@classyorb]

@@yxyxyxyxyxyxccc looks like someone commented that they installed 4 TB. www.reddit.com/r/ZephyrusG14/comments/1bx5goe/g14_2024_maximum_ssd/

[@ChatoPizana]

How can i reinstall the drivers and windows?

[@classyorb]

@@ChatoPizana Windows: You can try ASUS cloud recovery in bios to install windows or clean install yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XXpZukfdtnn80 Drivers: Intel WiFi cards there’s 3 things to note. 1. It may just work after install. If it does, connect to the internet and run windows update and it will install drivers. 2. If it doesn’t work, try connecting to the internet with an ethernet or WiFi dongle, if you have one. Then run Windows updates. ** Do this next step on your G14 if you have internet. If not, you’ll need another computer, device or Linux live environment on your G14. Then transfer the downloaded files to your G14 with a USB drive. 3. Search Google for your WiFi card model. (Mine was Killer AX1675x). Then find the Intel website link. Go to downloads tab. For Killer you’ll need killer performance suite/intelligence center and it updates everything for you. For normal cards download WiFi & Bluetooth separately. Then update the drivers through Device Manager on your G14.

[@MegaMijit]

does it support wifi 7 card??

[@classyorb]

@@MegaMijit it should as it uses the same connection type. You may need to manually install drivers if Windows doesn’t install them

[@ChatoPizana]

Anyway you can make a video to copy and install windows and drivers!

[@classyorb]

@@ChatoPizana copying or cloning windows on the NVMe after installing in the laptop would require an NVMe to USB enclosure (to connect the old NVMe) and then using live linux USB or clonezilla to clone the files to the new drive. Is that what you’re taking about?

[@huntnyc]

Will Asus cloud recovery in bios work for copying Windows image to blank SSD and thanks.

[@classyorb]

@@huntnyc Yes it will. It walks you through everything, including connecting to your wifi. It takes a while, like 1 - 2 hours but it works ok.