How To Install An M.2 SSD and RAM In The Gigabyte Aorus 15G Laptop

[@WilliSilicon]

Check out my review of this laptop! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZa7dmSpbax2q6M

[@jamesglazier8402]

Do you know what the maximum capacity is for the NVME? I have an MSI laptop which maxes out at 2TB per NVME slot and am looking for a laptop in which I can install a 4TB NVME drive.

[@WilliSilicon]

4tb 😁

[@jair2776]

@@WilliSilicon this laptop can take up to 4TB?

[@WinstonGuitar]

He holds the camera very close to the modules he's replacing, which is very helpful. You can see EXACTLY how the new module is supposed to set in, and how to tighten and loosen the brackets.

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks!

[@eden1738]

really good video man, i remember the first time i ever replaced the storage in a laptop and how hard it was to find information about my specific laptop. i appreciate how comprehensive this tutorial was

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks!

[@incubrian]

THIS is the vid you need! theres quite a few youtube vids about working on a gigabyte aorus, but this guy NAILS it. honestly the HARDEST and most stressful part about working on a 2k laptop that has high performance parts EVERYWHERE is learning how to safely remove the bottom cover to expose the guts safely and without prying something you shouldnt be. this vid clearly shows how to remove the case and not damage anything and keep the case looking mint too. really appreciate the thorough explanations and narration, along with detailed shots. i personally just added a 2tb NVME to my 15P YD - so can confirm that this vid will match perfectly with the 15P as well as the G. thanks so much for the vid!

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks!

[@Smokkkey]

Great comment! I am planning to install M.2 NVMe SSD to my 15P KC, thank you for confirming that this video works for the P too! great video too!

[@ThereCannotBeTwoSkies]

Though I had another laptop, you helped me a lot. I didn't know I needed to use the plastic tool (Although I had it) to open the case, and missed the screws covered with the temper identification measure. Thanks!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@AlexTurpin]

6:15 I got this laptop or close to this model recently, and if it helps anyone else, for me the thermal pad was already pre-installed in the case _cover_.

[@MachiningandMicrowaves]

Great help for the SSD upgrade on my Gigabyte Aero 5 XE4, thanks!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And hey, I work with microwave transmitters for my day job! Maybe I'll learn from your videos. I work with 75kW 915mhz magnetron tubes for industrial microwave ovens

[@MachiningandMicrowaves]

@@WilliSiliconNice! I have some X-band magnetrons that can do that sort of power, but only at 1% duty cycle! Having good clear video of the inside of the laptop before I opened it was hugely helpful. I've worked with computers since 1973, although back then they were big remote mainframes, then IBM system 36/38 and AS/400 lots of Z80/6502/M68000 assembler, via MS-DOS 1.25 (!), PC-DOS on 64kB IBM PCs, through CP/M, DR-DOS, Concurrent DOS and eventually big Windows server farms, lots of Linux, microcontrollers, C adn Perl coding, then Cisco networking and security. These days I just dabble in containers, AzureAD, AWS stuff and cybersecurity investigations. RF is very much a sideline for me, but ONE DAY I'll be able to retire from the Day Job and just mess about on KZbin. Work REALLY gets in the way of fun.

[@WilliSilicon]

It really does. Especially working 7 days a week. I've had zero time for videos 😮‍💨

[@marja9215]

Thank you so much I just bought the new Aorus 15 and this was super helpful!!! First time 👍 Appreciate it man

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@davidkable2741]

Thanks mate, that was a big help. First time I have tried upgrading my own pc, you made it easy.

[@WilliSilicon]

Great to hear! You're welcome!

[@fredsjj8203]

Great video, made installing my SSD very easy. Thank you!

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks! And You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[@mohammadmuawiyah1205]

A huge thanks to you my man! I was struggling to figure that those were covers on top of those two screws lol Liked and subbed great guide!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And thanks!

[@michaelcanez3780]

Thanks Matty. This is such a great video.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And thanks!

[@angelpalafox2148]

Huge thanks my man! I needed a video like this to get a new m.2 for my laptop. Also you have a great quality of content.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And thanks! 👍

[@Armyan1988]

Bro just used your video to do a complete upgrade! Thank you! Hands down the best video! Quick, simple and to the point!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And thanks!

[@Armyan1988]

@@WilliSilicon Thank you! I have a Aorus 15 XE4, the guts are one to one so I followed your video to upgrade 32GB Kingston Fury, and a 4TB crucial P3 Plus. My frist time upgrading a laptop, and your video simply saved me! Subscribed and liked!

[@WilliSilicon]

Great job! Happy to be of help!

[@Simpson2001Eclipse]

Thank god I found this video this process was making me go bonkers. Thank you so much!!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@jimmylim5015]

Everytime you menion "I fix it," JayzTwoCentz's face just pops up in my head screaming it

[@WilliSilicon]

That would be awesome if I could get away with editing that in lol. With the explosion and everything 😂

[@jimmylim5015]

@@WilliSilicon just ask him lmao, I'm sure he wouldn't mind.

[@completistjunky]

Good to know all the screws are the same length. I've been looking into getting a new laptop after my old one crapped out on me.

[@WilliSilicon]

Yeah I don't like it when there's different screws either!

[@jubei321]

Thanks! Good prep for the 15P XD earlier

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@jair2776]

Thank you very much! My brother got me this laptop and I've always wanted to add more memory. I'm going to try and slap in a 2TB. Thanks again

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! You have an awesome brother!

[@jair2776]

@WilliSilicon I think so too! I have the newe gen of these i found out with the 127800hz i7, 16gb ram and i just finished adding 1TB. Thanks for the vid!

[@WilliSilicon]

Wow 👌 sounds a lot better than my 10th gen. I still use it though!

[@jair2776]

@@WilliSilicon I ended upgrading to a 2TB lol, but I am now looking at upgrading the Ram is there anything that needs to be done once you swap in the new upgraded ones? P.S. they're great laptops, I'm sure I'll be using this for quite a while. Thanks!

[@WilliSilicon]

No, you don't have to do anything. If they're at least 2933mhz rated then they should run at that without changing any settings. That's the max speed for the 10th gen intel cpu systems

[@Ragdoll00]

FYI you can just use your fingers to get the plastic back panel off

[@dakshitha92]

Thanks for sharing mate.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@ronnylam4538]

Works like a charm. appreciated it

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@Sytron-]

So I think they use tamper evidence tape not for warranty but for things like returns. Ex: Did it get opened to swap good components for your dead ones just to return it and get free replacement parts? Or maybe even for a consumer who buys it as "new, opened/open boxed" so they can see, hey this thing has been opened up inside yet it was sold as "new, opened/open box". Just a thought, nice to know Gigabyte doesn't void the warranty for just removing the lid to do exactly this, considering *some* (mine did) come with extra thermal pads for just this purpose!

[@WilliSilicon]

Yeah makes sense. Mine came with extra thermal pads too, which is what I used for my added m.2

[@Zemtex47]

Great video thank you! I put a new SSD inside mine with 1tb.

[@WilliSilicon]

Nice! You're welcome!

[@Erikingr]

EXTREMELY helpful video

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@gamefreak249]

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@anthonyowers9170]

Could you please do a video on how to install the control center on that laptop

[@felipesilveirapereira3340]

It helped me, thank you

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@Arashi3DVR]

thanks for the help, +1 sub!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome! And thanks!

[@AkseerKhanFiji]

Thank you for this video.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@GregoryZonsius]

Nice

[@tin5433]

thanks

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@MyTechDesk]

Champ!

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks!

[@akashatemple9011]

Cheers

[@giovanniaguilar4439]

great video bro, I just got the Aorus 15P model, is the procedure the same? also what can I upgrade on this besides RAM? Memory? can I upgrade videocard memory? other stuff etc...? can you make a video on this model Aorus 15P-YD please?

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks! I've never had a 15p model, but from everything I've seen online it's mostly the same as the 15g. And ram and storage are really the only things you can upgrade. Grats on your awesome new laptop!

[@giovanniaguilar4439]

@@WilliSilicon Thanks Willi, so I think ima jst swap out the extra RAM & 2TB SSD from my old HP Omen laptop and install it on this new laptop🙏, jst for faster load times/perfomance & storage,im new subscriber, looking forward to more of your videos.🤙👍

[@WilliSilicon]

Then you can sell the Omen!

[@tanjidislam5307]

I just upgraded my 15P and it's exactly the same procedure except the wire that goes around the nvme slot is actually below the slot, but you should be okay following this video. In fact, I called Gigabyte and they said remove BOTH thermal pad stickers so @willsilicon was right about that.

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks for the info!

[@jacobscott2473]

Do you know if this line of laptops is compatible with SSDs with heatsinks on them? Like how Samsung have on some of their 970 SSDs

[@WilliSilicon]

It's not, unless the heatsink is really thin. But if you already have one that you want to use, you could take the heatsink off and just a thermal pad should be enough.

[@SrMagaiver25]

Cheers Mate.

[@WilliSilicon]

Cheers!

[@nicholaslaborde6042]

Thanks!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@robredo9852]

Are there any extra steps for an ssd that already has data on it?

[@WilliSilicon]

Nah

[@haexalyuii4011]

Thanks mahh dudeee

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@notaweeb7936]

Good vid!

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks bro!

[@Balduvian]

Hi, i already have the torx t6 for the case screws. What other do i need for the M2 slot? Name of the screwdriver pls?

[@WilliSilicon]

Just a small philips head. Like a P0

[@AlexFigas]

Seems like my Aorus 15G KC does not have a M.2 screw on that place hahah Here in my country (Portugal) we loose warranty if we open the device, I waited 2 years to add a new m.2 and now it doesn't have a screw. Time to find one somewhere

[@WilliSilicon]

Wow that sucks! It will be ok without the screw if you don't shake it around. Tape will work too

[@AlexFigas]

@@WilliSilicon that's a bad way of thinking imo. Screws are a must. Tape will trap heat.

[@WilliSilicon]

Double sided thermal tape. Just saying. I've done it 🤣

[@1GodExist]

GREAT VIDEO GOOD WORK

[@WilliSilicon]

Thanks!

[@1GodExist]

@@WilliSilicon YES SIR APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORTS

[@1GodExist]

@@WilliSilicon Hey I Have A Question Is that Port M.2 Slot where we install the drive into , is it a pcie 4.0 slot or is it older gen..? I don't really know , I figured u would know and I'd learn from u. Reason I ask it's because I'm only getting gen 3 speeds like 3300MB both read and write speeds from my samsung 980 pro 1tb. It's firmware is updated .

[@WilliSilicon]

Gen 3 port. And 10th gen CPU doesn't support gen 4 PCIe

[@WilliSilicon]

The newer Aorus laptops with Intel 11th gen CPUs should have PCIe 4 slots.

[@eurodudenj]

Great video, thanks! Regarding the RAM upgrade for the Aorus 15G (SB or WB version which I am considering getting - have not decided though), I can also get the Amazon single 32GB module right? It is only $10 more than the 16GB X 2 kit you linked to (same manufacturer and speed, just 1 32Gb module, as opposed to 16GB X 2). 32GB single module: TEAMGROUP Elite DDR4 32GB Single 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL22 Unbuffered Non-ECC 1.2V SODIMM 260-Pin Laptop Notebook PC Computer Memory Module Ram Upgrade - TED432G3200C22-S01 - (1x 32GB) Single. I figure by getting a single 32Gb module, it could always be upgraded to 48GB or 64GB down the road (although 32GB will be more than enough for me for many years most likely)

[@WilliSilicon]

Yeah that will work. But performance will be a bit slower with single channel

[@chamber176]

i definitely needed this video for teardown of my laptop so I can update the read/write speeds of my m.2, it was only reading 5,600. 👍

[@WilliSilicon]

5600 is pretty damn fast lol

[@chamber176]

@@WilliSilicon it was supposed to run 7500 but I didn’t update the firmware- by my guess should run 6500-7000 though.

[@WilliSilicon]

You must have a newer version Aorus that supports PCIe 4.0

[@user-yq9yv9bd1x]

Always remove battery before making any change to the hardware of your laptop. Is it still right nowadays?

[@WilliSilicon]

It's technically safer, yes

[@stevestevens8387]

Hey thanks for the video! Do you think its 100% necessary to put a thermal pad on the SSD? The SSD that came stock with the laptop does not have one on it correct?

[@WilliSilicon]

Nah it's not 100%.

[@stevestevens8387]

@@WilliSilicon Thanks man! i just installed it. Im going to go ahead and subscribe. Thank yo for the video and the prompt response to my question!

[@WilliSilicon]

Grats! And you're welcome! And thanks!

[@Jarill]

i dont get why you have to put a thermal pad on your new m.2 ssd, can someone explain?

[@WilliSilicon]

You don't HAVE to, especially if it's nothing too fast and your laptop has decent cooling.

[@omarosama4185]

Could u make a benchmark video for online games? I face a problem with them, the usage of the gpu is always between 40-50 and in a game like Valorant it's 20-25 usage. In a game like Control it works 100% usage i don't know what's the problem with online games 😕

[@WilliSilicon]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/in_capWknJype8k .... Have you tried playing on a wired connection instead of wireless?

[@WilliSilicon]

Do you get bad fps? Games like Valorant are just really easy to run so it doesn't need 100% GPU utilization

[@omarosama4185]

@@WilliSilicon I know it doesn't need that but not only 20% only

[@notaweeb7936]

Valorant is an easy game to run you won’t need 100% gpu what FPS do you get

[@omarosama4185]

@@notaweeb7936 I just give valorant as an example, It happen to all the online games i play. I know Valorant doesn't need 100% usage.

[@Haise01]

what happens if the ssd i bought doesn't have a thermal pad?

[@WilliSilicon]

It will almost certainly be fine without.

[@samimsamet8354]

Hello, I need your help. I have the aorus 15g kc model. I want to upgrade ram and ssd. Are these parts correct? Crucial RAM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (2933MHz or 2666MHz) Laptop Memory Kit CT2K16G4SFRA32A and Samsung 980 1TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 Read 3500MB - Write 3000MB M.2 SSD (MZ-V8V1T0BW) Even though the m2 ssd is gen4, does it run at gen3 speed?

[@WilliSilicon]

Those parts are compatible, but yes the ssd will run at gen 3 speeds. But you listed a gen 3 ssd

[@samimsamet8354]

@@WilliSilicon yess thank you so much

[@nightcrawler2615]

Very helpfull video, thanks! Do you know if the GIGABYTE AORUS 5 SE4-73DE214SD need the same screwdriver as you used? the TR6 ? I need to buy a screwdriver and don´t wanna order the wrong one.... The screws are really small and there is no number or something on them... please help someone, i just bought a samsung 980 pro and want to install it!

[@WilliSilicon]

I can't find anything showing the exact screws, but it looks like pretty much the same chasis. It probably has the same screws. Just get you a cheap bit set like the ifixit set that I use!

[@nightcrawler2615]

@@WilliSilicon just order a set for 10$, lets see. amazon says it could be used for almost everything laptop, consoles, watches, game controllers, handhelds

[@WilliSilicon]

Should have torx bits then!

[@nightcrawler2615]

@@WilliSilicon yeah it has

[@WilliSilicon]

Good so you're covered no matter what screws!

[@hecz2325]

Do you know if i add an SSD will void the warranty?

[@WilliSilicon]

It will not

[@robynm.6193]

Is the thermal pad included with this model enough to cool a Samsung 980 pro?

[@WilliSilicon]

Absolutely

[@habeshagaminghub5375]

what if if i dont have the thermal pad ?

[@WilliSilicon]

It will be fine without

[@arielquinteros]

Hi! I have this same laptop, but upgraded to windows 11 and now I want to go back to windows 10. Could I use a fresh ISO from Microsoft and then install all my drivers or should I always use the recovery mode only?

[@WilliSilicon]

It's easier to use recovery. Windows 11 even has the option to revert back to 10

[@Imperyon2001]

Are there 2 slots for ram or 4? I would like to plug another 2 8GB but i'm not sure.

[@WilliSilicon]

There are just 2 slots. So unfortunately you can only replace, not add.

[@Imperyon2001]

@@WilliSilicon I see, thx for response.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome

[@sneakily2077]

is the height enough for me to install a m.2 SSD with heatsink?

[@WilliSilicon]

With a very thin heatsink. Maybe 1-3 mm

[@WilliSilicon]

Thermal pad should be plenty though

[@BenjaminAcevedo95]

Can I install a SATA disk in this laptop?

[@WilliSilicon]

Nope. M.2 only

[@haexalyuii4011]

I have auros 15p kd, what ssd recommended?

[@WilliSilicon]

Any 2280 Gen 3 m.2 should work!

[@javierguerrero1814]

Do I have to disconnect the battery when im installing the new ssd for avoiding short circuits?

[@WilliSilicon]

No. But if you want to feel super safe it's fine to do so

[@isaacpowell1608]

Hello! Do you know if the additional SSD slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4? I want to purchase an SSD and found a good deal on one of these types. Thanks!

[@WilliSilicon]

It will work. But it will run at 3.0 max speeds

[@isaacpowell1608]

@@WilliSilicon okay, thank you!

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome!

[@greydracoplays]

I happen to not have thermal pad, is it ok to install only ssd?

[@WilliSilicon]

Yeah it's fine

[@greydracoplays]

@@WilliSilicon Ok, thank you.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome

[@joantonio6331]

I am buying an internal ssd like this one because I bought an external one with a case and it keep getting corrupted... I once lost like 6 month of unreal engine work...

[@WilliSilicon]

Ouch! Maybe have both...plus cloud backup!

[@joantonio6331]

@@WilliSilicon yeah by unreal engine project are like 50-100gb big with tons of 3d assets. Can not use the cloud for that. I use 2 SSD but one is always a done builds behind

[@WilliSilicon]

I think backblaze is like $7 a month with unlimited storage if you have good fast internet. Do you have this laptop? Is it good with UE?

[@joantonio6331]

@@WilliSilicon yes I have this one, rtx 3070. And it is very good with unreal engine 5

[@Lukabakua]

Does this tutorial work same for 17g?

[@WilliSilicon]

Yep

[@itsmeatrin]

can you instal an M.2 SSD 2tb as well?

[@WilliSilicon]

Yep yep

[@josesalazar8668]

Does anyone know what the RAM limit on this model is? Is it 32GB?

[@WilliSilicon]

64 works

[@ОлегЧубенко]

bro help, I installed a second nvme drive on a laptop and it started up with an error, it sends me to reboot and then to automatic recovery, in automatic recovery I opened the command line and looked at which drives are connected to the laptop, it turned out that he does not see any disk , because of what this can be? if I have a bios version of insideh2o

[@capalotdy9988]

I just installed my nvme drive too, didn’t register. The motherboard can only support Pcie I believe.

[@KH_V7]

Can i do the upgrade for aorus 15p kd From 512GB to 1T And from 16GB to 32GB?

[@WilliSilicon]

Yep yep.

[@MrScottBull]

I assume the Aorus 17G 11th Gen Intel/Windows 11 upgrades in pretty much the same manner?

[@WilliSilicon]

Yep

[@MrScottBull]

@@WilliSilicon how tight should you refix the screw when using it to hold the secondary drive in place?

[@WilliSilicon]

Just snug

[@MrScottBull]

@@WilliSilicon gotcha, cheers; I've slotted RAM and mechanical drives before, but never used NVME prior to this.

[@WilliSilicon]

It's much simpler. You probably won't go back lol

[@yenyenmarie]

Hi matty! I just got my Aorus 15g, do I need to update the windows? and it says here that optional quality update available should I download and install it? 😅

[@WilliSilicon]

Yeah go ahead and install all updates

[@yenyenmarie]

@@WilliSilicon thanks! and btw how or where can I download the aorus control center? sorry if have so many questions this is my first gaming laptop.

[@WilliSilicon]

It should already be on there. If not, Google Aorus Control Center Aorus 15g. Go to the support page for the laptop and go to downloads then utilities

[@yenyenmarie]

@@WilliSilicon Thank you so much!! I just ordered the Ifixit tool kit getting ready those things up for an SSD upgrade, I was taking notes on those reviews you made it was such a big help on my part. God bless you matt!

[@WilliSilicon]

Awesome! You're welcome! You're really driving right into this!

[@peyniravcisi]

I have this model laptop. It has M2 input, but I don't know which SSD to buy. I would appreciate your help. Thank you.

[@WilliSilicon]

You need a 2280 m.2 nvme ssd

[@peyniravcisi]

@@WilliSilicon Thank you for the reply. Have a nice day.

[@WilliSilicon]

You're welcome and you too!

[@peyniravcisi]

@@WilliSilicon If I insert the 2nd ssd into the laptop, will the warranty be disabled? I'm skeptical about this and I haven't found any definitive information on the internet yet.

[@WilliSilicon]

@@peyniravcisi It will not void your warranty

[@xoibor]

I went all out with a 7200mbps for my m.2 ssd

[@WilliSilicon]

Awesome!!