How to Upgrade/Install RAM and m.2 SSD in ASUS A15 2022 TUF Gaming Laptop

[@ElizHanks]

Super clear and wonderfully explained video. Thanks! I was wondering if disconnecting the battery first would be a good idea so I'm glad you showed the detailed steps. These basic instructions work well for upgrading the RAM and adding an SSD to an ASUS TUF A16 (2023) as well.

[@Caglayan07]

Replaced my 2x8 gb 4800mhz ram kit with Crucial 64gb ram kit (2x32gb) 4800mhz SODIMM and added Kingston KC3000 2Tb PCIe 4.0 NVMe m.2 ssd on to empty slot on my Asus TUF A15 (2023) FA507NV. Even though the asus site specify that it supports up to 32gb ram, 64 gb ram works just fine.

[@charliec8434]

It will work just fine but the extra capacity will never be allocated.

[@fadianihsan7834]

what ssd do i need for the second ssd slot? is it the long 2280 one?

[@FixItPhil]

Yes, I recommend the WD Black SN850 m.2 SSD: geni.us/ZHUx5x [Amazon Affiliate Product Link]

[@Chef_w]

​@@FixItPhilis there an SSD 1tb that you can recommend?

[@RandyJ]

Yes it does work well! Just upgraded my ram 2 days ago 64gb 4800. There’s a game I play when I had 16gb my ram was at 90% usage. Now it’s only at 20% usage

[@Christocollumbus]

His video was very useful thank you. I searched for a while and nobody else had a solution I could use. Bluetooth disconnecting when overheating. Watching your video helped me work around a solution. Appreciate it❤

[@fmilantv]

Hey, It is possible to add a new ssd or you have to change? I mean, is only one slot available?

[@FixItPhil]

There are 2 slots, so you can just add a second one without replacing the original.

[@yusufemre58]

I have the same laptop. I installed a Gen 4 WD Blue SN580 1TB, and it works at full speed. I can confirm that the laptop supports Gen 4 drives.

[@oilyvio]

you're a blessing!

[@j2dagriffs]

64gb works as well! Saw a Reddit post about it and decided to give it a try

[@antoineohalloran8724]

Using a ryzen 7735hs, does using 64gb cause bottlenecking or thermal issues? What about reliability or the fan speed? Is the increase in performance masked by the cpu? Sorry I have a lot of questions, I’m trying to do the same upgrade. Would appreciate any help👏

[@allanfizzahmeh3037]

@@antoineohalloran8724 I just got 64 gig but would only read 1 of the 32 gig sticks. ryzen 7 is rated for 64. I will be researching to see why it didn't work.

[@tonyhollerz6958]

​@@allanfizzahmeh3037awesome, thank you! Looking forward to hearing what you find

[@allanfizzahmeh3037]

@tonyhollerz6958 all fixed. I had not pushed one of the cards hard enough so it was loose. 64 gigs being read by the laptop. Blazing fast.

[@tonyhollerz6958]

​@allanfizzahmeh3037 amazing, thank you! Also how is your experience in upgrading it, is it better at running heavier open world games, or does it get too hot? Did you get a faster ssd or cooling pad?

[@Wolfbitetik]

This video was extremely useful thanks!

[@thedesicowboyrdr2]

Quality video ❤

[@deepthind5515]

Everything went well except for the SSD port screw. I couldn't open it because I need a different screwdriver. Can you tell me which one I should use? Thanks!

[@riso703]

Ph1

[@Danie__I]

Did you ever figure it out? I can’t unscrew the SSD port either, the screw is not coming off.

[@deepthind5515]

You could gently apply some pressure. There's no need to be hesitant.

[@Danie__I]

@@deepthind5515I did but it still wouldn’t unscrew, what was the size of the screwdriver you used?

[@deepthind5515]

Actually, I took my laptop to a technician who just randomly grabbed a screwdriver and went to town on it! 😄

[@moosenada66]

This helped lots ❤

[@MelvinRodriguez0703s]

I have the ASUS TUF F15 2023 i7 12700H AND RTX 4070, I am thinking of buying 2 WD SN850X 4TB SSDs since I work with heavy files in 6k and 8k video editing. Do you think that those 2 SSDs that I mentioned are compatible and that you can place them without problems?

[@invoker5421]

In this case I think NAS would be the best choice.

[@REKENONE]

My M.2 screw wouldnt come loose at all 😮

[@giovanni8943]

Me too

[@REKENONE]

@@giovanni8943 did it have a speaker wire over it too ?

[@Drippy_xen]

How did you remove it ?

[@REKENONE]

@@Drippy_xen i didn't haha just taped it down with that tape on the mobo 🤣 not ideal but it's been fine

[@giovanni8943]

@@Drippy_xen pliers

[@vlkill8544]

Thanks for your help

[@mark-er9ix]

My metal locking tab above battery connector just broke, Would it be a problem to leave the battery connector just plugged in without the metal locking tab? Should I tape it with electrical tape?

[@RangaHoveALX]

It will still work if you just connect it as it is BUT vibrations and bumps can shake it loose and give you problems, even a short circuit and possibly damaging your horse. I'm sure purpose-suited tape would work as a simple fix for the broken metal clip 😭

[@Yamchasu]

so I have the 2023 version with rtx 4060 and ryzen 7 7735hs, I got the 2 terabyte one, I'm terrified that it won't hold it

[@JumisVisuals]

I installed two 32 gb rams like 3 years ago and they still work fine i am using external hdd all the time, but i am running out of space lately as i am not sure what to delete anymore i remembered about the free ssd slot in the laptop and i am thinking about getting one or maybe external Sdd this time

[@Piguinakos]

Does it overheat a lot and do you use a cooling pad?

[@Harthelos04]

Where did you get that passive heatsink for the m.2?

[@ve3xtr]

Perfect. Since I couldn't find 8gb Samsung ram I went with one Corsair 16gb stick. Of course I'll have to remove the existing 8gb Samsung ram. That should leave me open to add another 16gb Corsair for a total of 32gb, but I don't I'll do that.

[@bshl51]

Bro i have this same model but i cant see or find the WiFi card. Can u help

[@stephencormier3751]

Would installing an ssd with a heatsink work or do you need to install one and add the thermal strip you put on?

[@FixItPhil]

It would depend on the clearance of the heatsink, some are thicker than others and may not fit the space. I find the thermal strips are a safe bet, so if you choose to try an SSD with a heatsink, just make sure you verify the measurements first!

[@razerchroma4268]

Hi Phil, just want to ask because I want to install my new SSD, Do I need to turn off the "Device Encryption"?? They said something like maybe the Bitlocker will show tho I already have the Bitlocker key just in case.

[@TheUltimateCola]

Probably best

[@calm.92]

Hello my system bios is not showing any hard drive at all in the bios after I installed a new ram and new SSD. But it is shown in windows and Ubuntu Any tip or info to help please?

[@shyguy5243]

I can’t put the battery connector lock thing back on and am not sure what to do, I feel like if I press any harder I will break it Edit: I managed to partially get it back on but not all the way Edit2: it still boots and works with the lock partially on but I really don’t like how the cover isn’t all the way on

[@eemperadoryan]

I installed 5600MHz ddr5 ram. But it's stuck operating at 4800Mhz. The spec sheet at asus website indicates support for 5600mhz. Am I missing some settings to change?

[@antoineohalloran8724]

Sorry, I don’t have the answer, but I am looking to upgrade mine. Please let me know if you come to a conclusion!

[@cerberusx_]

what is your spec?

[@TheFares1]

Thats because the cpu supports up to 4800Mhz only

[@barakberkovich]

​@@TheFares1 Where do you find out the cpu support? And where donyou find out the motherboard support for speed?

[@TheFares1]

@@barakberkovich just google it it will tell you the supported frequency and the other things....

[@Miki-un9ff]

Do you actually have to discharge the battery

[@RangaHoveALX]

Not discharge the battery, after disconnecting the battery you discharge the laptop itself not the battery...by holding down the power button

[@Mr.FridayCraft]

Huuuhhh mine came with no extra screw to secure the extra SSD 😢

[@hellowkkei]

May ask is the ram capacity per slot is 32gb? Or 16gb x2?

[@piplupxpp]

it can take 32 each ram slot

[@barakberkovich]

What's with the heatsink on the ram, where can I get one?

[@FixItPhil]

They're optional, but can help with reducing internal temps while running under heavy load. You can find aftermarket ones at Amazon: geni.us/c5xa [Amazon Affiliate Product Link] These are typically copper, graphene, or a combination with an adhesive backing.

[@Audrius9Ro]

i have ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NC-HN017W and cant find info about is there 2nd m.2 slot ? and is there 1x16gb or 2x8gb RAM :)

[@barakberkovich]

Cpuid will tell you

[@Gta_driver]

I bought consistent 3200 mhz but it didn't work on my asus tuf a15 i tried to check it on other laptop it worked then i tried 4 gb another stick of different company it worked in my tuf now iam scared to buy new ram don't know if it will work or not

[@guilhermereis1657]

Can you tell me if in the 2023 model the second SSD slot is also limited in gen 3?

[@ZodinExe]

No

[@GeorgesKitchenEssentials]

If i buy a laptop with 512gb ssd, am i able to add a secondary 512gb ssd for overall 1.024tb ssd in the system? Also after i change the storage in the hardware, do i need to do anything for the software?

[@idriiesto5161]

let me know if u get it

[@lindagraberocha]

Nice video

[@deshomusic6070]

Does this laptop support 2tb storage?

[@poppynokc1977]

My son and I have been trying to troubleshoot a Crucial 2tb Nvme because it keeps crashing on login. Does just fine without the secondary nvme installed. So I am not totally sure, should be. 😊

[@aarepelaa1142]

i feel like even an old brick nokia would support 2tb of storage, I dont really see how more storage would break anything as long as it isnt too high of a generation without backwards compatibility.

[@mharotte22]

I followed your tutorial, but now my laptop wont turn on. Battery wire was properly put back.

[@stolekey]

Found solution? Got same problem

[@vigil8153]

Same

[@stolekey]

@@vigil8153 plug in before turning it on

[@mharotte22]

@@stolekey sorry for late reply, Yes I did. It was fully charged when I did the upgrade and for whatever reason after installing RAM and SSD the battery was gone that’s why it wont turn on, so what I did was I recharge the Laptop and it started working again.

[@anthonyverardo3041]

Hello just got done replacing both exactly like you did and now my laptop won’t turn on now..any suggestions??

[@mattmainwaring3354]

I’m definitely no computer expert, I’m about to do the same in the next day or two but could it be that you haven’t reconnected the battery correctly?

[@TheLoneSamuraY]

Same here, pls help.. it will turn on on cable only

[@mattmainwaring3354]

@@TheLoneSamuraYI completed this same process on my TUF A16 and it worked fine, it didn’t turn on straight away (cable plugged in) so it got me worried a little but I gave it 5mins then tried again and it came on.

[@mattmainwaring3354]

@@TheLoneSamuraYhave you reconnected the battery correctly? Does it stay on when disconnecting the cable?

[@TheLoneSamuraY]

@@mattmainwaring3354 its working now, for some reason i had to start it with cable then battery started work on its own later 🤷‍♀️ who knows why

[@Md.AbdullahAlMamun-w3k]

Can I use 2TB SsD in this laptop?

[@odrodzenie7011]

yeah

[@hamadaloudah9907]

Hey I installed the ssd but then I tried to start the laptop but didn't discharge then the laptop wont turn on

[@scixxor6025]

I am having the same issue. If you find a solution please tell me. I'll do the same if I find one.

[@yumii155]

you shortcircuited your motherboard

[@hamadaloudah9907]

@@scixxor6025 I disconnected the battery and left it for five hours then connect it again and put the charger and now it s working

[@bradleedeansiegelaar1555]

I installed nvme its not showing up at all

[@kvinyas2093]

No need of installation of windows in new ssd ?

[@mrnominom]

no your other one will be what windows boots off of. the new one just needs to be partitioned to work with your current windows installation.

[@mackielu1420]

I have added an extra 16GB ram with the same speed but when I turn on my laptop, the screen won’t turn on

[@efaus1]

i have the same problem

[@RandyJ]

Make sure the machine is plugged in. Then power it up and wait 10 to 30 seconds should boot up if not. Trying to get 2x16gb of the same ram and speed or 2x8gb Or 2x32gb. I went with the 2x64gb 4800mhz works fine for me. A16 fa617ns

[@Parziwan]

I REMOVES THE SCREWS AND DONT KNOW THE ORDER PLEASE HELP!