How to Replace or Upgrade the SSD in Your Xbox Series S|X Using Clean Install or Clone Methods

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In this video, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of replacing or upgrading the SSD in your Xbox Series X. Same process for Xbox Series S except the disassembly process. I will show you two methods: the OSU1 offline clean install method and the SSD cloning method. Additionally, I will provide detailed instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble your console correctly. Xbox series X SSD replacement. Xbox series S 1TB SSD upgrade. How to upgrade Xbox Series S to 1TB SSD. Clean install OSU1 onto new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X SSD. How to clone Xbox Series S|X SSD. Xbox Series X SSD cloning tutorial. Xbox Series S SSD cloning tutorial. Clone SSD using Macrium Reflect.
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[@ElectronicsComputers]

VERY IMPORTANT!!! Both the clean install and cloning methods work perfectly for replacing SSDs in Xbox Series S and X, but you still need the first RAW partition from the original SSD. These methods also work perfectly for upgrading the Xbox Series S from a 512GB to a 1TB SSD. Simply purchase a compatible SSD (WD CH SN530 500GB and 1TB, Solid State Storage Technology Corp XA1-3D1024). After each offline update, the encryption key will be regenerated, which means that the boot partition on the original SSD won't work anymore. Your console will turn on and immediately turn off. Therefore, after every offline update, even unsuccessful ones resulting in an error code, you must preserve the boot partition from the currently installed SSD; otherwise, your console can only be fixed by Microsoft. Avoid purchasing any used Xbox Series consoles without SSDs, as they cannot be fixed in the same way as previous Xbox generations. Such consoles are essentially worthless unless you need them for donor parts. P.S. It's not an upgrade to 2TB SSD video. Even though I planned to create one, but I have decided to postpone it for the time being. It was a very expensive experiment, not counting months of time and team effort for tweaking the SSDs. Also the third-party that was working on the SSD doesn't want to share all the required information. I suspect it was just a firmware tweak, even though the SSD had signs of flux around the controller chip. I hope we'll work it out in the future.

[@manuelfabris7541]

Man take your time 🙂 you are really really good and determined.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@@manuelfabris7541 Thank you for the comment!

[@garkoi5907]

can you (raid 1) 2 1TB drives, connect them to the nvme port on the xbox so it writes the same key on both drives, having two working drives that can be swapped without the need to generate new keys or just incase one drive dies ?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@@garkoi5907 It's not gonna work. Simply clone it.

[@jgvtc559]

Whats the difference between the slim series x and the shoebox looking one Which one is better are they identical besides the case? What one is easiest to take apart bro Thanks in advance

[@roscodotemmas]

For your hardworking .. it’s an easy like for me❤

[@mustafaaltamimi5994]

Brilliant and meticulous work 👏

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Thank you for the comment.

[@juancarlosmartinezmora7682]

Thanks for video, it’s complex process for me.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

You are welcome!

[@atamico]

Tanks, You helped me and deserve recognition.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I'm happy to help and thank you for your support!

[@Ebolachicken]

beautiful work thanks

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Thank you too!

[@devrimers]

great video. thanks a lot !!!!

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Thank you for the comment!

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Nice vid man

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Thanks!

[@TheCoolDave]

Oh, didn't know there was a process for this. I really want to upgrade my Series X internal to 2tb. Seeing your post below, I guess there is a different process for it. I am really looking forward to seeing that one....

[@smartfenix]

Could you?

[@TheCoolDave]

@@smartfenix Never did it, wishing there was a 4tb 2230 type drive for this. My Series X is long out of warranty now, I'll shop around for a good deal on a 2tb drive.

[@xKriksux]

You are genius! I because I was bored and almost connected old HDD to series x via blu-ray drive haha. I only needed information cable because I had already instaled the power cable to the blu-ray haha

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Glad I could help!

[@Viggen66]

Read somewhere, it won't have the boot animation, but as Microsoft updates its dashboard is restored automatically on next update

[@ElectronicsComputers]

That's right. You can add those animation files manually or simply wait for the next update.

[@rzlnie]

In my opinion, it may not be required to leave 2GiB at the end. Rather, it is essential to ensure that the GUID of each partition is accurate.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It shouldn't be the exact 2TB or 1GB for a 1TB SSD. I've noticed that after some major updates, the size of certain partitions may increase, so it's advisable to have some unallocated space available for potential partition resizing.

[@rzlnie]

​@@ElectronicsComputers Okay, thank you, sir. I would have thought Microsoft was using the same capacity-shrinking garbage drives as before. (908GiB/970GB Seagate 2.5" HDD)

[@rzlnie]

@@ElectronicsComputers From your video, I have observed that the GUID on the partition of XBOX Series X does not require readjustment. Would the console report any errors?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@rzlnie We clone all partitions "as is" and then resize only the User Content partition. That partition contains all your games and other user related content.

[@rzlnie]

@@ElectronicsComputers ​ Alright, thank you. 🧐

[@kiellmorphet262]

TheCoder should try this with his 4tb build that he wanted to do!!

[@Finditfixitphilipit]

Unfortunately internal will only ever support 2tb

[@Nightmare-xx4gv]

Probably gonna have to watch this a bunch of times to really sink in what i need to do and the whole process. I did the one for my Xbox One X without any problem but this one for the Series X seems to be way more complicated and if you really mess something up things can go really bad.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I've demonstrated the process, but I highly advise against attempting it. In previous Xbox generations, there was a chip with a bootloader on the motherboard, and I've repaired dozens of consoles without a single problem. With the Series S|X, it's more like gambling because now the bootloader is on the SSD, and after each update, the encrypted partition changes. So many things can go wrong, leaving you with a console that only Microsoft can fix. I hope that one day they whitelist all the SSD models and provide us with a tool to create a new boot partition on a new drive.

[@jernplays1815]

@@ElectronicsComputerswhich there should be on like ever made MB. They do this on PC mbs and ps4-5 mbs so that if the console reaches a unrecoverable state it can be fresh installed and repaired via the user. Just another way Microsoft can try to screw its customer base out of right to repair.

[@atamico]

You solved my problem. I tried several times to copy only the NAND, but when I tried to do a clean installation with the pendrive, the error message ?(E101) appeared. The solution you gave that worked very well for me was to clone the entire disk and expand the user partition. Thank you very much for this video.

[@dainco08]

Muy bien!!!

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Happy to help!

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Most Excellent Video, can you create an DIY external XBOX Series S / X SSD expansion Drive ? bit of big dive to upgrade internals especially if like me I'm at beginner - mid level of H/ware sort of Gadger

[@302COYOTE]

Excellent video all worthy information! is the largest capacity ssd the xbox can handle? Thank you much!

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It can handle even 4TB with manual partition resizing, the problem is to make it compatible with the console. All drives over 1TB have to be tweaked first or we have to wait and maybe one day Microsoft will whitelist all the available SSDs.

[@JM-ce3ft]

@@ElectronicsComputersthanks for your video. Any update on how to get more than 1 TB? Maybe a new video on 2 TB? Thank you so much in advance! 🙏

[@mundiasimfukwe3135]

Great tutorial. What's the maximum size you can upgrade to and what drives are compatible?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The maximum size for an M.2 2230 SSD as of today is 2TB. Unfortunately, there are currently no SSDs that will work out of the box without any manipulation with its firmware. Therefore, at the moment, it would be easier to just use an external card or USB drive.

[@Nesty9]

I remember when certain repairman made a ruckus saying it was impossible to replace the internal ssd in the series x

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Replacing an SSD is not a problem nowadays. The problem is to make any SSD compatible with the console. I hope soon there will be a universal solution for most popular SSDs soon. We're working on it too.

[@Arturo-ol9tr]

Can you do an External SSD review on the X BOX SX? Until we can get a 4T SSD.

[@WebsiteDesigners]

ok i have tried this but now my xbox one turns on with sound then again with sound turns off, i am using corsair mp600 core mini 1tb ssd? I had to put my old SSD back in and its working, Some of my game are not working ike dead space just get a ablack screen hence why i wanted to change the SSD if not then might need to do the cpu and gpu thermal thing.

[@Viggen66]

Perfect video perfect technician can't thank you enough, just wished the compatible sdd list would be greater but is just a matter of time, as portable gadgets are getting more and more used noways which use 2230 sizes

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I wish it was like on Xbox One X, which has a NAND chip on its motherboard that contains a bootloader. The NAND chip is responsible for storing the system firmware, including the initial bootloader code that is executed when the console is powered on. So you can just put any SATA drive and install offline system update. On Series S|X they got rid of that chip and moved that bootloader to the SSD. Plus they decided to play with the encryption and SSD compatibility.

[@Alpha_1c]

​@ElectronicsComputers thanks for your reply that's good news for us xbox series x owners I hope this doesn't pose a risk later on with a software that could causes it fail. And from looks off I don't want to be cloning it after every update plus I heard this from a tech guy says if the ssd dies after some time like after 8 to 10 years down the line of its lifespan we will need to send it back to Microsoft to Encrypt and put a new SSD😢 NOT sure how TRUE that is. And I just finish watch a video by the KZbinr called @TheCod3r where he replaced a PS5 SSD from a Donna board to it worked well on then ps5 that needed the replacement but still not sure how good is it after a software update guess test still has to be done to see well thank bro for this information you're awesome this helped alot keep up the good work bro

[@Viggen66]

@@Alpha_1c ps5 is even harder to fix, soldering I believe 5 chips rebbaling then, takes lots of labor cost and time consuming, also where are the replacement chips available to purchase? Are you going to harvest a second hand ps5 motherboard to replace a diminishing sdd life time, is worthless, yes the nand info is stored on a chip, on xbox more or less you can buy brand new sdd and replace it for security every 5 to 7 years as they will get cheaper, good was if someone made an app on xbox on the dashboard which told us the heath of the sdd and if it was close to end of life you just replace the sdd and you're good to go for another 5 to 7 years

[@7531monkey]

Just a matter of time aka long after xbox stops making this system.

[@Viggen66]

@@7531monkey there's on the second motherboard of the xsx if I'm not mistaken, a location with some pins to solder the supposed nand chip, but Microsoft for cost saving decided not to insert the chip there, and used software nand. It's all software Microsoft can revert this and make a single bootloader for every console instead of this process and a single backup is all it takes. Its all depended on Microsoft

[@travisholt92]

Ive watched quite a few of these style videos and i keep noticing a reoccuring flaw in testing methodology. The usage of Sabrent Nvme enclosures. I suspect that the original ssd in the xbox is not 4k aligned and likely doesnt support it. The Sabrent NVMe enclosures (and likely many others) automatically will try to use 4k sector alignment. So if youre trying to use lets say for instance a Sabrent branded NVMe which may support 4k sector alignment, using an adapter that will default to that alignment could be causing an issue when cloning the drives where if the original drive is 512 bit aligned sectors, it could become 4k aligned in the cloning process causing the Xbox to not accept the new SSD. To validate my theory you would need to plug an xbox NVMe into a computer and check what sector alignment it is using. If its not 4k aligned, the sabrent cloning devices and nvme enclosures being used by all of these KZbinrs may be the flaw in testing alternative SSDs in the Xbox Series S and X consoles. 🤷

[@AbdurazakZakieRamedies]

Does the type of M.2 matter when cloning? and if so what brands is recommended for cloning? Thanks and love the video. 💚

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I showed the process but I highly don't recommend to do it. Because the previous Xbox generations had a chip with bootloader on the motherboard and I fixed and repaired dozens of consoles and never had a single problem. With the Series S|X it's like a gambling because now the bootloader is on the SSD and after each update the encrypted partition is changes and so many things can go wrong so you'll end up with the console that nobody except Microsoft can fix. I hope one day they whitelist all the SSD models and give us a tool that can create a new boot partition on a new drive. The easiest one to upgrade is Series S to 1TB, the links for SSDs in the description. You can just use a random SSD from the shelf.

[@Hellraiser988]

​@@ElectronicsComputersthat would actually be fantastic

[@akop87]

​@@ElectronicsComputerswait you're saying you can use random SSD off the shelf.... Is that true? Other places you specify the two particular model/brand. Did you mean "CANNOT" instead of "can'? Please clarify and correct if needed.

[@RickBruinsma]

Tried this EXACT method and bricked my Series S, it gave a error code during OS install and it was gone. Tried the original 512GB SSD again, still no sign of life. Be REALLY careful with this! It is a big and expensive gamble!

[@ElectronicsComputers]

You have to extract the boot partition from the new SSD (even after unsuccessful update) and restore it onto the original one and then perform offline system update.

[@RickBruinsma]

@@ElectronicsComputers I am willing to send you the XBOX so you can diagnose it. It is a paperweight for me anyway.

[@chriswright8074]

Because of the keys

[@roshunepp]

Does it turn on? Did you not ground yourself and do this over carpet?

[@RickBruinsma]

@@roshuneppNo. Use the right SSD and know what you're doing.

[@athithiyanmohaneswaran8510]

Hello great Video! What kind of ssd did you use for 2TB?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

That was a modified WD SN740.

[@Babou1dile]

Hi, thank you for the job done. 👍 I just wondered if you could tell us why we should leave 2Gigs of available space on the disk?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Same size of unallocated space you get by default after an offline system update. I've noticed that after some major updates the size of some partitions may change. So it's good to have some free space.

[@Babou1dile]

Thank you for the answer 👍So to conclude it is probably a space reserved (and needed) by Microsoft for possible future updates and partition changings. Good to know 😁@@ElectronicsComputers

[@skulkpanicattack1594]

What the maximum amount of storage

[@mc_explorer01]

Can you do this with an M.2 2230 2 TB card (any brand, whether or not it's from Western Digital)? Or is it only capable of accepting a maximum of 1 TB drive?

[@atamico]

In fact, it's not just 1TB, but it will be very difficult (and very expensive) if you find a 2TB NVME SSD with a specific CH530 chassis. If you find it, it will be very expensive, but it works.

[@LANDRYFOREVER]

Many thanks for this video, Western Digital has just released a new 2230 nvme that goes up to 2TB : WD_BLACK SN770M Model WDBDNH0020BBK-WRSN. Considering the partnership between Microsoft and WD for the expansion card, do you believe that the 2TB model will work with the process you give us ?? Let us know if you try and please notice with the update. This is a huge hope to upgrade both internal and external SSD (with the CF adapter) Besides the time to tore apart, we may gain in higher speed and capacity...

[@kubzero]

interesting that on video same controller as in sn770m im wonder also, may be sn770m should work!

[@akop87]

It will not work without a firmware modification of the SSD and that carries it's own set of risks.

[@trilexfix]

Do you have to use SN530 m.2 2242 SSD or can you also use the Wd_black SN770M NVMe? I tried it with the black and It got to maybe 20% and then it gave an error code.

[@Ingenique]

Would be keen to learn if the Wd_black SN770M 1TB would work. Price point is reasonable.

[@WaynesWorldUnlimited]

I didn’t even know this was possible, but I do have a series S let’s face it the memory in that sucks. And I do have a series X so maybe down the road and upgrade

[@ElectronicsComputers]

You can upgrade your Series S to a 1TB SSD without any problems. I'll post a video on how to do that in a few days.

[@Sic302]

@ElectronicsComputers So if the very first partition is Temp Content, would that be the one I want to copy over to the new SSD? When I plugged in the SSD from the Xbox, I got 5 partitions, 1- Temp Content. 2 User Content. 3 System Support. 4 System Update, 5 System Update 2

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Xbox file system has 6 partitions! The Temp content is the send one. The first partition doesn't have a title, it will be either seen as "None" or RAW.

[@Sic302]

plugging mine in, it has 5, which are in order that i listed... so idk@@ElectronicsComputers

[@sonicswink]

Is this process should be repeated with each new update ? Or it's one time procedure with every new SSD meant to be used on xbox ?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

If you're performing an offline system update, you have to back up the boot partition after every single update or even after unsuccessful update attempt.

[@LEESTLANE]

Can you please tell the where I can get this secret firmware?

[@Arturo-ol9tr]

This is a question for the manual store and the clean installation. Do you think that the 200gb is for updates? If the rumors are true. Then, the X Tube is the last Microsoft console. What are you thoughts?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I've noticed that after some major updates the size of some partitions changes, so it's a good idea to have some free unallocated space for that matter.

[@RickBruinsma]

And please explain where you got the 2TB version from? Is it SN530 or SN740?

[@Viggen66]

​​@@ElectronicsComputersthanks is that hacked firmware widely available, of what I have seen only replacement sdds came from aliexpress second hand with little use

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@@Viggen66 Unfortunately, I have nothing to do with SSD modification and its custom firmware. If I could do that, I'd definitely share my knowledge on that.

[@XboxNightmare_NM]

Serious question, do you yourself offer this service? And if so, how much do you charge? I’m here in the states and was wanting to upgrade my internal HDD, thanks

[@ElectronicsComputers]

If I were able to perform that SSD modification myself, I would probably offer such services. Sometimes, I come across of those modified SSDs on eBay. I've made a detailed video tutorial so that anyone could repeat the upgrade themselves. However, to be honest, I wouldn't recommend pursuing such an upgrade due to the high risk of bricking the console, unless you're dealing with a failing SSD and need to replace it.

[@has20100]

Hi how are you I like your video, please can you tell me where you got the 2tb m.2 ssd from

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Such drives appear on eBay from time to time.

[@EbrahimSabouri-qf3vb]

Hello brother, thank you for the video, I had a question that I couldn't find anywhere. Is it possible to use internal hard drives instead of disk drives? Exactly instead of a disc, with the same cables embedded in the console?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Not sure about Series S|X but on previous generation it didn't work.

[@darkrulier]

do you need to clone the boot partition from the exisiting ssd or a boot partition from another console works? Im asking because in the scenario that the original ssd stops working completely maybe you can download or copy the partition from another console.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The boot partition has encryption for your particular console, and it changes after each system update. If your SSD dies, and you don't have the latest backup, you can go ahead and sell your console for donor parts.

[@Babou1dile]

A huge thanks to Microsoft 😂@@ElectronicsComputers

[@theinfamousoogabooga1749]

Are there any noticeable improvements between the original and new SSD performance-wise?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I wouldn't expect high performance from M.2 2230 SSDs. They have a tiny controller chip that generates a lot of heat, which is hard to cool down with that passive cooling system. These SSDs start to experience thermal throttling within 10-20 seconds under load. Check out my latest video. And unfortunately, these SSDs don't last long. We have a pile of Series S|X in my repair shop with dead SSDs, and of course, they are not fixable and will go to donor parts. So, the performance remains the same, but you get more space with that upgrade.

[@Doberminator]

What name have 2TB ssd ? Spec

[@ww5220]

In 2022 year model Series S they installed CH SN560 drive

[@Ruicarrico]

You mentioned the external option, can you make a tutorial to make it? Thx for the tutorial 🫡

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Just put a compatible SSD into that external enclosure and insert it into your console and that's it.

[@Ruicarrico]

@@ElectronicsComputers no formating needed? Where can I find compatibility list for the SSD? Thanks 👍🏼

[@Ruicarrico]

@@ElectronicsComputers they are extremely expensive, thank you

[@yanglue611]

I knew it. The ssd is encrypted for the series X. One of the reasons why I'm still on Xbox One (Launch Edition).

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The One X is the best console in terms of repairability and upgrades. Unfortunately, the Series S|X does not share the same level of user-friendly repairability.

[@MrArod001]

Can you do a DIY expansion card video?

[@RDJ134]

i would like to see that too.

[@agent47isn1]

Last I knew that's not possible yet

[@gavinsmith3372]

I know in the past you had to have the same brand and version SSD for this to work can you use any ssd and I see that you said anything over 1Tb requires SSD firmware modification for series S is this the same thing with a series X console? I would like to add 2Tb of the fastest SSD possible.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Maybe one day, Microsoft will whitelist all SSD models. However, as of today, you can use any compatible 1TB SSD on Series S (the same as used on Series S|X). It's possible to use 2TB SSDs on both S|X after a firmware modification (which works only for WD SSDs). Overall, the process is not as easy as it was on One S|X models. Therefore, I don't recommend this upgrade as it carries too much risk.

[@davidjohnson5435]

Is it the WD BLACK SN770M 2TB that would work after software or firmware modifications? I seen yours say 1.8TB so you must know how to do this. I would love to learn the process and upgrade mine from a 1TB to a 2TB

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I was given a modified SSD and I have no idea what they change in its firmware.

[@raulmorales7854]

What is the 2TB SSD? The link you put of 2tb is the official seagate. Thanks for the video.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It's one of the latest WD models but with the modified firmware.

[@LEESTLANE]

​​@@ElectronicsComputersif I donate to your pantreon can you please tell me where to download the firmware?

[@domgee]

Very good Video. I wish there was a way to clone the SSD without taking the console apart….

[@avrybrown6523]

How would you you get to the ssd otherwise? Lol

[@akop87]

You need to take apart at some point regardless. So that wouldn't really have any sort of benefit.

[@domgee]

I get that. I mean it in the sense of doing a weekly backup in case the HD dies

[@akop87]

​​@@domgeeah yes! Or at least after every system update. You're right totally agree that would worth while. I wish it was possible to for that purpose.

[@domgee]

@@akop87 Exactly. At least you get that!

[@lindenaurepair]

Hi, what‘s the exact 2TB model please?

[@atamico]

Currently ONLY SSD with chip model "WD CH SN530" is supported. If you find 2TB with this chip it will work. Attention: do not confuse it with "WD PC", this does not work.

[@moobypets]

Im wondering if the drive we can buy for the external ssd slot are 2 tb and they are already working in the console so if we clone the hd to the new 2 tb from western digital black disk or the one in the plastic holder then install this after cloning on the inside slot so we can finally have 2 tb internal drive that work since this video he is using a special drive

[@smartfenix]

?

[@mhr1456]

My SSD is damaged when I connect it to the PC it does not recognize it and I cannot copy the boot partition to the new SSD, so I replaced the damaged SSD with a new one without the boot partition but when I turn on the Xbox series x to get a boot partition to turn on the Xbox series x?

[@eddy8notes]

Do you know if an ssd removed from this series x would work similar to a seagate expansion card if used in the CF-Express to NVMe 2230 Adaptor sold online?

[@eddy8notes]

forgot to say please. Lol. Thanks in advance.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It's just a regular NVMe SSD. You can put it into your PC, laptop, enclosure or any other console.

[@bob23301]

It actually worked out cheaper to just buy a 1tb xbox expansion drive than to buy everything needed to replace the internal, which here in the UK was coming in at £198, whereas a WD 1tb expansion card is now £129......plus, no chance of bricking your £450 console. ;)

[@ElectronicsComputers]

That's right and chances to brick the console are pretty high.

[@bob23301]

@@ElectronicsComputersOh and i forget to say that it was a very good video for those looking to see how to do it, in case anyone thought i was critising the video itself, which i was not, i was only pointing out that here in the Uk it is cheaper to just buy the 1tb card now for those who are too lazy, like me. ;)

[@donovanamatmoekrim3798]

I see that you put the original drive into the expansion slot with an adapter and it reads it fine. Does this mean you can clone an internal drive and instead of putting it in the internal , you put it in the expansion slot to get 2 TB?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

First of all, I didn't use any 'original' drives. Second, if you're referring to the original external drive, you can't use it internally because if you disassemble it, you'll see that the SSD is not an M.2 drive.

[@dem0man21]

Really wish there was a 4 terabyte version that we could upgrade to easy. I just bought the 2 TB expansion card for the Xbox series X and it cost $250. But I bought a 4tb SSD for my PS5 for $175 on prime day. Really sucks to pay more for less storage space on the Xbox.

[@hotdogmanful]

I really can't believe they went with 2230 m.2 that is crazy wtf were they thinking

[@roshunepp]

​@@hotdogmanfulwhy is that crazy?

[@bathingduck4646]

This is why most of my frds sold their Xbox and got the ps5. Everything we want to play a game together online, need to wait for fresh to DL the game again. Lost alot of time waiting. Ps5, we all upgrade to 2TB. Much better gaming experience.

[@alexaboarg2942]

​@@bathingduck4646I added an external SSD. Old games can be played directly, or I move the game from external to internal, to avoid downloading again. But yeah, just some normal SSD as the PS5 uses would be so great and cheaper.

[@8bitgamerpro]

So will any 2230 2tb drive work? In the video you have upgraded the xbox series x internal ssd from 1tb to 2tb?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

At the moment, all available 2TB 2230 SSDs won't work without some tweaking. I believe those tweaked SSDs will soon be available on eBay and AliExpress.

[@Viggen66]

​@@ElectronicsComputersprobably is a simple modified firmware

[@LEESTLANE]

​@@ElectronicsComputerscan you show US how to tweak the SSD??

[@lucifermorningstar4503]

I would have to send it to u to do

[@richard24yt70]

what brand is the 2tb ssd?

[@theGamer93]

Sabrent

[@LEESTLANE]

SN740 2Tb from western digital.

[@greeegg1]

Hello, can you tell me what company/model and specifications of this 2TB SSD drive?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

There isn't any 2TB SSD available on the market that will work out of the box with Series S|X. As far as I know, there's only one model from WD that can work after its firmware modification.

[@ryutenmen]

Good video until the end where you also showed the entire clone option but without mentioning what is the benefits and the drawback of each approach/option, because obviously there are since they are (different) options.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

If you don't want to reinstall your games and stuff, then perform cloning with a manual partition resizing. If you have a damaged SSD or just want to perform a clean install the you can use offline system update.

[@ryutenmen]

@@ElectronicsComputers if you clone your entire SSD there should not be the need for OS reinstall, right?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@@ryutenmen That's right, everything will look exactly as you left on your console and you won't see any difference except higher disc capacity.

[@ryutenmen]

@@ElectronicsComputers have you tested one or many Xbox Series SSD with a program like HDD Sentinel to see the state they are in, provided their used age is at least one year old? I'm asking this because I've seen some videos on YT where the SSD were dead after a year or two, and by implications the Xbox became paper brick.

[@akop87]

​@@ElectronicsComputersone more advantage being that there won't be an encryption key change (at least not until another system update)

[@joshvalbrice]

Aren't the SSDs signed with a specific motherbord? Will any console firmware update bricks it?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

No, SSDs are perfectly replaceable.

[@jameshastings6538]

Is there a video to do this with an external hard drive?

[@et121978]

la clave esta en el controlador del chip del ssd, debe ser phision e19

[@catalystzer0344]

Too bad you couldnt use a m2 adapter and use a larger 2280. Also does the xbox have any ssd speed performance using a faster drive?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

M.2 port in Xbox Series S|X has about 2.4gbps raw transfer rate using to lanes, so whatever gen4 NVMe you put inside you ll never notice any difference in performance, because that speed is way below what any gen4 PCIe can offer.

[@marshallcarter3282]

Where can we get the 2TB not on aliexpress

[@28KKaann]

My xbox series x turns on with a black screen and i cant turn it off. Is this an faulty ssd issue?

[@hisgreatness2]

I'm a tech guy myself and can pretty fix anything inside a PC or a server just like this guy. I say, you must be doing this on a consistent basis (like I would on a server) for you to get the soul of this upgrade. Is this as simply upgrading something on a server? Yes and no. You gotta have the exact right or compatible parts. If you're not a tech guy and would just be watching this video 10x to get the confidence, good luck but really take care and be patient. Would I do it on my own XSX? No, why, coz I don't have time anymore like I used to in my younger years. If I do, I would. This is an easy upgrade for me just like playing Lego in my younger tech years. But great stuff and I don't expect it to be straight plug and play.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Since I own a repair shop, I do it on a regular basis. Microsoft has whitelisted only several SSD models that work perfectly with S|X consoles. You can manipulate the firmware on some SSDs that are not compatible to make them work with those consoles. I don't recommend anyone attempt these upgrades unless you're confident in your skills because you can easily brick the console. At the moment, it's super easy to upgrade the Series S from 500GB to a 1TB SSD, but XSX is not as straightforward.

[@akop87]

It's not just like playing Legos. This isn't about parts that simply fit. There is a method to the process to ensure the correct encryption key from original SSD exists on the new SSD. I would beg to differ that someone with less experience that watched the video 10 times and tries to mimic it will have better luck with this upgrade than you would. Only because this process is different than what you're used to and it's beyond just physically compatible parts. MS has put in firmware checks so the SSD has to be the correct make and model on their white list as well as encryption key matching between boot partition and nand chip on the motherboard. If you just went ahead and did what you thought you needed to it's likely you would end up bricking your Xbox if you didn't lay attention to these details.

[@scotia8944]

My original ssd is showing up and is navigatable from my windows file explorer but the properties show it only has a capacity of 28gb. Also macrium can't even detect that it is connected. have you run into this issue before? would that indicate that the ssd is damaged?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Right-click on the Start button and select Disk Management. In the appeared window, check if you see your Xbox SSD in the list with all its six partitions. I think 28gigs is the size of one of the drive's partitions.

[@dannylws]

I have tested that WD SN740 2TB cannot be installed. E109 will appear when the installation reaches 77%. I have backup raw. What models of 2TB are available?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

That SSD works only after its firmware modification. Second option is to modify M.2 SSD using NAND and the controller chip from the official external 2TB SSD. Both option work flawlessly. There are no 2TB SSDs out of the box that will work without any modification.

[@DO-mu2vm]

@@ElectronicsComputers so maybe U could do some tutorial how to prepare or modify firmware for such a 2TB or even bigger SSD? 'couse this option is more safe for xbox I suppose.

[@Ashok_Bhati]

Can we keep the img file for future if the nvme damaged in future and we can use img file for another nvme Will it work Please reply

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It may work until the next major system update. But I guess it's better make that image than not.

[@Arturo-ol9tr]

Last question. Should I stand the X Box SX up or flat???

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The Xbox Series X is a very good console and my go-to choice. If Microsoft hadn't gotten rid of the bootloader onboard chip, then it would be the best console on the market. The previous One X had that chip onboard, and if the HDD/SSD dies, you simply replace it with a new one (any brand you want 500GB-4TB) and install the Xbox OS from a USB drive. With the Series S|X, that bootloader was transferred to the SSD. And if the SSD dies or the bootloader partition gets corrupted, nobody is going to fix it. Even Microsoft simply takes your console and gives you a refurbished console for $300, and who knows how that refurbished one was used before and how long it will last.

[@Arturo-ol9tr]

I'm meant if it should be in the standing position or on its side so the Thermo Putty stays in position and the thermo paste on the cpu doesn'tstartrunning?

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

Are there any other supported ssd's? These are expensive for their storage size.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Unfortunately the rest won't work unless you can modify its firmware.

[@mikkolappalainen_]

"For Xbox Series X/S External Host Hard Drive Conversion Box M.2 NVME SSD Expansion Card Box CFexpress To SSD Adapter Original" From aliexpress, does that actually work? Meaning that you could use ssd as external with xbox wtih that adapter, thats the easiest way for sure. Does that one work for over 1tb drives?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It works perfectly with compatible SSDs. I use that adapter with 1TB SSD that was in the console before I upgraded it to 2TB drive.

[@19rebelpriest]

@@ElectronicsComputerscan you please share the link for the adaptor and compatible ssd? If possible, please create a video about same showing the work setup as you said.

[@akop87]

​@@ElectronicsComputersI was looking at an eBay listing that claimed Microsoft had a system update that disabled even using the compatible SSDs with three adapters.. Any truth to that?

[@animastars8569]

Hi. I had a problem with the Xbox series s, the ssd is dying. I did cloning on another ssd raw partition. But when installing osu at the time of unpacking files, it gives the error e109 0000000000000000. Can you please give advice on how to fix it?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

What SSD did you use?

[@animastars8569]

@@ElectronicsComputers wd sn530 2230 512gb.

[@ogarcia9745]

Is the 2 gb storage capacity the highest you can go just like the one X?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

On One X you can easily install 4TB HDD/SSD. Xbox officially supports 500GB, 1TB and 2TB drives. If you put a higher capacity drive it will be recognized as a 2TB one. So after the offline update you'll need to connect it to a computer and using some software expand the User Content partition to maximum available space in order to use the whole drive capacity. There's no M.2 2230 SSDs larger than 2TB at the moment and not all SSDs are compatible with S|X consoles.

[@ogarcia9745]

I see thanks!

[@ThomasRhin]

1 yr has passed，we still don't know if it's possible to replace with a 2TB M.2 2230 SSD. Can you tell us now what exactly is the "tweaked" SSD. Please.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I see those modified WD 2TB drives on eBay and AliExpress from time to time. Most likely, there's modified firmware. If I knew exactly how they do it, I would make a video about it.

[@Xboxflash]

Hallo Model SSD 2Tb?

[@Squiby14]

if your wanting to upgrade the ssd it would be the same process because the only difference with the halo console is the limited edition color on the outside

[@mr.bright]

So let's be clear .... On my Xbox series X I'm able to replace my internal 1TB stock ssd with any 2TB 2230 ssd just by clone an resize. Then if everything is ok i can use my orginal 1TB sdd with cheap CN enclosune/expansion card and use it as an expansion card ??

[@ElectronicsComputers]

It's not that easy. You can easily upgrade the Series S to a 1TB SSD, but to upgrade the Series S|X to a 2TB SSD, you need to edit the SSD's firmware to make it compatible. At the moment, as far as I know, it's possible for one WD model.

[@mr.bright]

@@ElectronicsComputers you mean sn530 or sn740 ?

[@daveperryLXXVII]

really want to upgrade to 2tb and use the 1tb as an expansion

[@ElectronicsComputers]

At the moment I think it's not worth it. It's possible but the chance to brick the console is extremely high. It worked for me only from the second try and first Series X was turned into donor parts.

[@alexaboarg2942]

​@@ElectronicsComputersDo you know exactly what went wrong?

[@philknight1972]

I wonder what’s the max size that can be installed

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The largest M.2230 SSD on the market, as of today has a capacity of 2TB.

[@samanthagriffinv2.08]

Dose the drive matter like I can get just any 2230 m.2 pie 4.0 nmve drive or dose it matter I would like to not now but one day upgrade my series x to 2 terabytes

[@ElectronicsComputers]

There are no brand-new compatible SSDs for sale for those consoles. We can only buy used ones that were salvaged from other consoles. 2TB drives without firmware modification won't work. You can find those drives on sale from time to time on eBay or AliExpress. The safest and easiest way is to buy an extension 2TB card. I hope one day Microsoft will remove those limitations, and we will be able to use any SSDs like on the One X|S.

[@ka3pa2010]

Would I be able to put a 2tb in a series s? As upgrading to 1tb I think is a waste of money, because you buy the WD-c50 for the same price as a 2tb m.2 drive 🤔 need help here.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

While it's technically possible to upgrade to a 2TB SSD, the process is not that easy. There are several compatible 1TB SSD models on the market, and the upgrade process for them is super easy. However, if you want to use a 2TB drive, you have to modify the SSD's firmware, and as far as I know, it only works for one Western Digital model. The process is not that easy, and the chances of bricking the console are extremely high.

[@nanaarhin5567]

Please tell me, is 2TB the max storage that can be stored in the Series S??

[@ElectronicsComputers]

There are no 2230 M.2 NVMe SSDs larger than 2TB on the market as of today. Haven't tested any 2TB on Series S but upgraded plenty to a 1TB SSD. I'll post a video on how to do that in a few days.

[@nanaarhin5567]

@@ElectronicsComputers Great. I have my bell notification on. I will be hoping to see the video. What I did is I bought the WD Black SN850x and I have seen few videos of people building a DIY expansion card using the CFExpress adaptor. I will try to see if the SSD i can't can work with the adapter.

[@LEESTLANE]

​@@nanaarhin5567please, let me know if works. I have this CFexpress to M.2 adapter that supports the size of 2280 SSDS

[@V1nny_127]

Hello, thank you for the step by step instructions but the problem i am having is the SSD can not be notice when trying to clone. Is there something that i can do. Thank you

[@ElectronicsComputers]

When you put the SSD into the enclosure and connect to a PC it works immediately without any extra work. Can Windows recognize that SSD or it's just the cloning software that can't?

[@V1nny_127]

@ElectronicsComputers the ssd is not being found, i bought the same enclosure (sabrent) and nothing, just gives me an error (E:\ is not accessible) once plugged in.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@V1nny_127 Does the SSD get hot in that enclosure or remain cold?

[@V1nny_127]

@ElectronicsComputers feels cold still when connected. I'm not sure how hot it has to be

[@V1nny_127]

@ElectronicsComputers i do want to thank you for taking your time. I invested a lot of time and money trying to fix the xbox. Trying my best not to send it to xbox to have it repaired (Expensive$$) but at this point to whatbi spent, should of got a new one :(.

[@goblinking7948]

Glad I stuck with my ps5 it is so much simpler

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Upgrading PS5 is like night and day difference compared to Xbox.

[@leedchristensen]

Clean install seems to size the portions automatically, giving extra space to the partitions that don't need it.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Well, yeah, but at the same time, I've seen dozens of console drives, and they all had different free and allocated space, especially when the console downloads and installs major system updates.

[@moobypets]

nice job so this was a special drive so we wont be able to upgrade main drive to a 2 tb variant

[@ElectronicsComputers]

If you're good at editing drive's firmware, then everything is possible.

[@moobypets]

Im not did some hacking on original to replace main hd to ssd but those are different breed And i want a 2 tb internal drive since they made new 2 tb in the external port so this hd should work out of the box i should be eable to clone my main 1 tb and then clone it to a 2 tb drive that already accepted from the xbox itself technically it should work

[@BrockTemple87]

I am having my sn530 chip replaced in my xbox series x. The tech is having a hard tike finding the right software to make the replacement chip work in my series x. Will this method solve the problem???

[@ElectronicsComputers]

If you can make a copy of the boot partition from the original SSD, then it's not a problem to replace the drive. If the original SSD died, then that console is worthless and the best thing you can do is sell it for donor parts and then buy a new one.

[@mr__lightning]

When you say find compatible m.2 2230 SSD you mean all 2230 SSD same size work or some special SSD work

[@ElectronicsComputers]

The links in the description.

[@erickalvarez6486]

EU please do something about this I beg you, only you can do it, just like batteries in iPhones or type c charger in iPhone, this is not consumer friendly, if I want to upgrade my ssd I should be able to do so like in the PS5. Please EU you're our hope, from Mexico asking for help lmao

[@roshunepp]

Calm down. EU doesn't need to get involved and that would only guarantee to help EU not you. They could make a different version for EU only, duh. MS isn't malicious like apple. They simply made a bet on some specs and prices dropped faster than expected so external storage didn't pan out for them. Next gen may be different or they could do a midgen design change to improve this. MS has been extremely consumer friendly, enough so that they deserve some leeway here.

[@piotrschab8999]

Will this work for 2TB upgrade for Series S? Or Series S allows only 1 TB?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Safely and without and significant risk to brick your console, you can only upgrade it to 1TB SSD. 2TB is also possible but requires SSD firmware modification.

[@piotrschab8999]

@@ElectronicsComputers ok, thanks for the info

[@ww5220]

In 2022 Series S they put CH SN560.

[@GayazIskhaki]

В результате только подходят данные ссд (WD CH SN530 500GB and 1TB, Solid State Storage Technology Corp XA1-3D1024) для апгрейда внутреннего ссд?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Yes, that's right. For some other models you need to be able to modify SSD's firmware.

[@derreckbercier]

in the video you are using a 2tb drive but the link is only for the 512 and 1tb, where can we find that 2tb from

[@richwg6633]

@ElectronicsComputers it seems like you didn't mention what 2TB ssd you were using to upgrade the Series X. Do you have a link on where to get this? Right now I'm assuming you just purchased the 2TB expansion ssd drive from seagate or WD and removed it from the enclosure and installed it to the Series X.

[@ElectronicsComputers]

You can't use SSDs from Seagate expansion cards because those drives don't have an M.2 connector. The SSD is similar to a regular M.2 2230 SSD, but it has a connector that looks similar to the connector on CFexpress cards. I was using a modified SSD drive, those drives may soon appear on Ebay and Aliexpress. But I hope that Microsoft will whitelist all the M.2 2230 SSDs.

[@hawkshaw1014]

Can you tell me is it possible to put a pc hard drive of like 8tb in an Xbox series X and if so can you do a video of it

[@ElectronicsComputers]

You can connect any HDD/SATA drive to a USB port using an enclosure or adapter.

[@hawkshaw1014]

@@ElectronicsComputers ok but can you put a pc internal hard drive into the xbox

[@ElectronicsComputers]

@@hawkshaw1014 There's no interface to connect it inside. Also, there's no room even to fit even a 2.5" drive.

[@hawkshaw1014]

@@ElectronicsComputers damn thank u anyway

[@Brandon-vj8cs]

What 2 tb ssds work I tried setting up exactly like u did and my x box rejected the new drive?

[@ElectronicsComputers]

I was using a modified SSD. There are no SSDs that will work out of the box unless they are compatible in the first place.

[@FullSweatTryhard]

Any way we can switch it with a gen 4 instead of a shitty gen 3?