How to mod your SSD!

[@notpinhead3514]

Wtf, the inside of an ssd has nothing in it... we're being ripped off! D:

[@drpepsi7845]

Thats literally what i said

[@TheStriker0525]

so, if it had more stuff inside it would be worth the money? lol

[@sirdrak06]

This is the coolest channel I’ve seen! The ssd cut out was sloppy but I know the point is to show My job is to perfect it! Good stuff! Can’t wait for new vids

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

8:36 Dietec: "so now if you want to modify your solid sate drive or not" me, who has been pausing and dismantling my ssd throughout the video: "nah, im still unsure"

[@TheSickness]

Never gave it much thought, but never would have realized those things are so empty. Kind of makes me want to make mini ssd‘s of mine. One could fit two on one sled if the cables reach. What would make a good Halloween vid, would be running a ssd through the motosaw, seemingly cutting it in half and then showing it still works. Like a magic trick...tadaa ^^

[@spencerphillips599]

The more I watch you the more I realize there is nothing that cant be customized inside of a pc

[@somedude2492]

The volts

[@DIYTechTube]

A psu modding tutorial would definitely have to come with a lengthy safety portion

[@JimmysTheBestCop]

We refurb PSU's all the time that are worth it. Generally speaking if your PSU has no weight to it then its crap. If it has a good weight for it's size then it is probably good to go. Most common problem that happens in the PSU is one of the capacitors blows. You might even here a pop and see a puff of smoke. Some of the PSU even good name brand have the cheapest possible capacitors in there. So you replace them with quality ones from reputable manufacturers. And your good to go. You might never noticed this if your computer is always running. When most people notice is when they move or go on vacation and turn everything off. The capacitors drain fully and next time they power on they pop. 1st question I ask when someones says my psu died. Did you recently move. 75% of the time they say yes how did you know. Changing the fan to RGB is no big deal and neither is disassembly or painting. RGB fans can have 6 cables. 2 will power the fan. They replace the 2 wires from the existing fan. Then the next 4 wires will be RGB and Power for the leds. You can push through a whole in the PSU if its semi modular or you will have to cut open a spot for the RGB wires to tie into the rest of the RGB wires in your case so you can hook them up to 1 controller card or one motherboard header. That way all your RGB is using the same lighting scheme. Biggest No No's for PSU's. Never change any of the modular cables with other cables unless buying new cables directly for your model number. As the cables are keyed the same way on the computer end BUT on the psu end they aren't standard and can be keyed any way they want. You will destroy all your computer parts. Doing this. Science Studio blew his rig up on a youtube video when he grabbed the wrong modular cable. Never change any pin configuration on the PSU end. Leave those babies alone. Its not worth it. I've seen people mod non modular psu's into modular psu but its just not worth the time and effort. Some people just like the challenge and to say they accomplished it.

[@harima7757]

love the music and the mods u do! great job and i can't wait to see what u do! I hope ur channel grows so much! I really enjoy the videos u do!

[@Kommentierer]

Nice job. My SSD is also illuminated, but without huge hard mods to the case. It is just a LED strip around the SSD's case and it will glow up whenever data is transferred. It is super cool!

[@Aliwala69]

The best video I see on this topic. you are doing amazing job my friend. Make a new updated version of this video.

[@morphes]

Good job! Thanks for taking the tforce apart so we can see whats inside! Makes me want to get one and gut it lol. Only a suggestion, but you could also use a cd case for the window, its not as fancy but it certainly works and is abundant. Also you can sand plexi to get the frosted finish if you prefer, they also make a spray paint that has the same effect.

[@DIYTechTube]

Great idea! I'll keep that in mind for future projects like this, thanks man :D

[@groot4375]

I won't lie, this compared to most of your work, is pretty disappointing bro. Seems so rushed, attention to detail was poor.

[@DIYTechTube]

The inside of the case doesn't really matter if it looks messy because ya can't see it, but if you mean how it looks from the outside then that's fair. I hear ya

[@groot4375]

For sure the inside is fine, just the finer details around the numbers. No hate though man, I wouldn't be here watching if I didn't like what you do! :)

[@larslovestech]

i think the point of the video was just to show how easy it is to mod an SSD obviously getting it to a perfect state would require a little more time and effort for sure

[@omnimediagroup5761]

Haaz93 I think this was more of a proof of concept thing.

[@mephInc]

Hence why he said "proof of concept", and why he bought the cheapest ssd he could find. Function > form

[@ferousgaming]

The acrylic T-Force uses is ''040''.Use 040 to diffuse leds and get proper diffused light. More easy method is to use a backplate for ssd

[@takumumayuzumi7235]

0:56 makes me so salty. How do you get the perfect peel?

[@DIYTechTube]

Go slow lol

[@helbertchiu]

Or you can sand the acrylic with 1000 grit sandpaper which is what I always do.

[@xConundrumx]

even better get a broken LCD screen (tv or monitor) and disassemble the backlight panel for the individual layer foils like diffusers and the layers that reflect the light forward. If you find one with led backlighting (fairly common) you will probably also get a foil with special side led diffuser dots. You can cut those foils down to make your own sideled backlight.

[@MrSwosh89]

Goddamn! That is the next plan for my never ending / ever evolving case! Question : I am a complete dummy when it comes to that magical thing called electricity, I get by modding my stuff by copy pasting what more expert people do, while using a bit of common sense, I'd like to get more into it tho, could you do an in depth video on lighting fans, case and as we see in this video, basically everything? how to work with rgb strips, rgb vs argb, headers, jerry rigging stuff...you know a modder's point of view on all that is pc lighting and how to condense it all and wire manage it.

[@mp6086]

If these SSDs are so small why do they have so big covers? Honestly, I don't like that window for pcb

[@DIYTechTube]

Just the standard for mounting them

[@xConundrumx]

Is it me or did the T-Force strip have a pad for something like an STM32 that was not populated? Interesting.

[@ohhcikgu]

What a nice modded SSD. Hey how about modding cheap case XD. very nice video. thumbs up

[@kingdom8175]

I love the mods you do

[@eden1925]

4:12 *Country Roads intensifies*

[@Valapatt0]

Was there any room to route the rgb wire right next to the sata power? I mean between the pcb and the ssd shroud? Would be alot cleaner if it would fit there. Hmmm...

[@steelixion]

I have dell optiplex 980 desktop not tower can i trasfer all its stuff including motherboard psu and all other stuff in a tower case or in this case CaseCom VS93 Buster Value Series Mid Tower Case

[@somedude2492]

Now that i see how little this ssd's are from the inside, i may mod mine to make it smaller. I'm doing a custom case pc somewhat like the louqe ghost s1 case, and space isn't something that i have a lot of...

[@curiouscrafter8792]

Could you 3d print the housing of the SSD?

[@OsiZ]

What is the price in total for all this Tools/Materials?

[@markus8282]

Would be great to have this acting as an activity monitor light (Red writing / green reading).

[@janisberzins6086]

I make just a acrilyc cover for ssd, it can be reused if ssd changes. I use 800 water grit for acrilyc on both sides for less visable scratches.

[@teosp9805]

I have an idea. If you don't close with the white sticker the side of card, the RGB light will glow the ssd card like a back lite 😉

[@DG-ti4qc]

Nice job. Not your neatest work but a serious proof of concept which I like!!!!! THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DIYTechTube]

I was scared of cutting too much off the numbers and making them look worse lol

[@DG-ti4qc]

You did good and that was just MHO. O's are everywhere and everyone's got one. LIke I always... WTF do I know? I'm a consumer you're a creator. Either way I was entertained. Sooo with that said mission accomplished :)

[@DikiPC]

hello, How to mod your laptop Backlight keyboard with LED light strips !

[@zora_tech]

I know you mentioned it was a proof of concept but I'm curious if you would have sanded down the acrylic wouldn't that help diffuse the light a bit more evenly?

[@DIYTechTube]

No, keeping it clear is best in my experience

[@aker2KK]

i think it would be cool to place two SSD inside one enclousure. it may be difficult to put and connect it in the case, but that could save you one drive inside your case. thinking

[@Akumaryu]

Seeing how small these PCBs are, would it be possible to place two SSD PCBs in one housing? For example, if I wanted to cut an opening for power and SATA on the back of the housing, then mount a second PCB in the same housing, is that doable?

[@DIYTechTube]

Sure, I don't see why not. Wouldn't change the function of the PCB being in a different case

[@Angel2kinds]

Ofc

[@mephInc]

Or, like he said, use double sided tape (I'd go velcro) and you can line the entire back side of the motherboard tray with them. Layer them like bricks to make cable management easier.

[@vajradharacharya9903]

Detailed as always! Great!

[@superbskyline]

The led strip in the description is 24v. Is there any way to use that on the cp power supply?

[@mephInc]

You can use it on your 12v header, but it will be half as bright.

[@mr.e5930]

what materials can you use to mod a case?

[@phake961]

Pls, next time, with any numbers/letters, just print a font, stick that on and cut from that. Makes it sooooo much better

[@DIYTechTube]

Definitely a good idea

[@finn_dann]

Hey, that's pretty goooooood

[@speetle3444]

Cool ssd but not cooled 😃 Good video btw.

[@OlettaLiano]

Interesting video. Gave me some ideas to try, thanks.

[@kaiyeh8349]

How much would it cost for you to do a custom case for me? Your really skilled and talented so I would really like a PCs case done by you :)

[@DIYTechTube]

Depends on what you want done! Check the description for my email, let me know what you're thinking

[@WouterNab]

Awesome mod! maybe i will try it with 2 ssd's but then only create a window to show the ssd pcb :P

[@trn7004]

is it working with asus aura sync?

[@larslovestech]

awesome as usual...how's about reducing the size of the SSD as now that you have pointed out how much spare space there is in these things surely there is a way to shrink them down in size

[@Qalibrated]

My best guess is that case manufactorers would have to adapt to a new mounting standard to replace the 2.5" mounting we got now. Both SSD manufactorers and case manufactorers would have to make a lot of changes and it will probably be a slightly difficult and/or expensive transition. Just a guess though :) I like your idea for smaller SSD enclosures though, would be very useful for taking advantage of the mounting space you got, especially in SFF cases

[@moejoejoe]

Ay nice mod. Can you link the music you used about half way through the vid?

[@DIYTechTube]

Gosh I would but I'm not next to my computer to check the name. Maybe I'll link it tomorrow if I remember :P

[@Kommentierer]

It is definitely Unlike Pluto. Check this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiXda2pobqqbbs

[@MissVampQueen]

Unlike Pluto - Someone New

[@blazin3003]

Another great video have you tried the bykski RGB strip that are designed for their gpu waterblocks? They are on a hard strip front facing but are close together and small compared to a normal strip would probably work really well for this!

[@24wherath36]

a holotape would've been cool

[@DIYTechTube]

You're so right... Too late now

[@littlenightk]

i didn't know that ssd are that small inside

[@ThomasWinders]

Acrylic way too thick. Way too much glue. No need for the white paper, just "frost" the acrylic. A nice way to keep everything inside would be picking the power supply directly from the board, but you'll need a 5V led strip - And maybe no rgb option...

[@LoozzySave777]

Why I can't translate your videos?

[@DIYTechTube]

Shrug. Don't know

[@raziel3726]

Great Tutorial!!

[@tarifulnafees5981]

Your name isn't Dietec, your channel's name is Dietec

[@DIYTechTube]

Why can't it be both

[@leomaffiotto7032]

I'm surprised that uploading such good videos upload one in which the SSD is not anything nice. The glue is noticeable when illuminated

[@DIYTechTube]

Yeah would have been better to use vhb tape probably

[@DIYTech21]

Lol this thing is empty inside :D 1:52

[@lombrooso]

U r just master art man keep it up ☹

[@silvertechmods9215]

Talking of imagination... i tried putting rgb inside my pants.... ...

[@zaarkwark]

rgb ssd's get hotter than normal aand that could potentially throttle them down

[@yhyhyhy]

very cool!!!

[@leomaffiotto7032]

Sorry if I offend you but I prefer to be sincere, apart from people like you I learn every day but in this case I really do not like the work ending

[@mephInc]

Proof of concept = get it working. Worry about making it pretty later.

[@thehasinhafiz]

LIT❤

[@Maxmax-cr9sq]

Noice

[@WelintomOliveira]

parabens gringo muito top seu trabalho

[@JUAN1541YT]

Lol 76 comments

[@randommutiny3584]

First like

[@tomholmes1610]

is he actually speaking??? his mouth isnt moving

[@markjones2349]

You need a 3D printer sir.

[@simoneusala]

Where is your upper lip ? 🤔

[@86Corvus]

Thats the ugliest shit ever XD

[@adejulistyo5542]

No offense.I like the idea, but your execution is poor mate.Please put little more efforts so we can enjoy your craftsmanship.sorry for my bad english

[@mephInc]

Please look up "proof of concept"