HP Victus G3PQ 5600H / 6500M Teardown and Ram / SSD upgrade

In this video im opening up a HP Victus G3PQ
5600H / RX6500M
While inside i have a look around and also check out what can be upgraded and replaced.
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[@HR-wd6cw]

Seems annoying that they had a spot for a second SSD (NVME) but they didn't include the port allow for it. They could have added it, and added another $100 to the price.

[@rickstechrepairs]

Agreed!

[@xxrelaxbrotherxx]

i already bought xpg sx8200 512gb becuz i thought there's two ssd slot but realized thats only hp victus 16 not 15😑

[@milflover470]

@@xxrelaxbrotherxx it's the same form factor as the desktop one right? i wanna upgrade my 16 soon

[@xxrelaxbrotherxx]

@@milflover470 yes if u have victus 16 u have no problem on upgrading ssd

[@aguler06]

@@xxrelaxbrotherxx you mean 16 series have 2 slots and 15 series have 1 slot? as far as I see since 16s have seperate fans they could include second m2

[@meebre]

Is there any way you can add a 2nd SSD

[@davidrodriguez149]

2:46 What is the larger battery that we can add to it for longer screen time?

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Does anyone know if the socket can be soldered on to the solder pads for the 2nd SSD? Would it be recognized in the BIOS? I guess I'm not the only one pissed off at HP for designing the slot for the 2nd m.2 SSD, but then not adding the socket. I do some surface mounted soldering for flight controllers and ESCs. Replacing f7 chips, mosfets, etc. If it would be recognized I know I can add the socket.

[@rickstechrepairs]

not sure, i think it might be possible

[@cyrilignatious4709]

Try it

[@daviddominguez1157]

you do it?

[@CarbonGlassMan]

@@daviddominguez1157 No, I haven't tried it. I might when I replace this laptop, but for now I needed a new laptop, paid over a thousand dollars for this one and am not about to try something that may break it. If I knew it would work without damaging the laptop, I'd definitely do it though.

[@017_abedidan2]

Pls reply if someone already done this

[@civildk9077]

the hardest case (and screws), I've ever encountered to open. My tip(s) start gently at the back w/ either finger nails or plastic tools (available in mini electronics screwdriver kits at Walmart). Patience, it's not just you. Recommend you do NOT start where he does in the video. All that work, just to have ONLY the RAM upgrade ability.

[@aimanft7465]

I just want to ask, we really need to disconnect batery to avoid dmg right?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Correct, personally I've never had an issue leaving it connected But I have had a few people comment they have damaged their laptop when they didn't disconnect it

[@aimanft7465]

​​​@@rickstechrepairsany brand can fit in this laptop right? I need to find ddr4 ram with the same speed as my original ram right?and can i use different brand and make it dual channel? For example hynix and Samsung?

[@jaradhiggins6599]

Brother please tell me e0xxx can we upgrade to 65gb ram ryzen 5 1650 variant

[@BrandonNinja]

What kinda of screwdriver do you have?

[@BrandonNinja]

How did you take on the ssd it feel impossible to get out.

[@johnpacino4491]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful! Was thinking, would it be an issue to swap the original ssd with a new 2tb one as there is no second slot?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Would need to clone os Or do a fresh reinstall of windows when you put the new ssd in

[@johnpacino4491]

@@rickstechrepairs thanks. I just stick 2x16gb ram and 2tb on my new hp following your instructions. All worked perectly fine!

[@imjusttoks]

@@rickstechrepairs how would one clone the OS and what about all the drivers already on the original drive?

[@JeremyBolanos]

HP loves making stupid decessions. Storage is important, including a 2nd SSD space but refusing to add the port for it.

[@syedfurqanahmed7660]

Can we add the port by ourselves in the ssd 2 and place another separate ssd is that possible

[@TheRealShrilly]

What screwdriver did you use, these screws are so tiny!

[@adonian]

Looks like a Phillips #0

[@fitimio001]

Not sure why you removed that antenna keeper/ static shield for wifi antenna. 7:13 Also that’s a terrible way to remove the lid. You damaged it, and broke a bunch of clips.

[@Multiplied69]

Legend, thank you so much, i really needed help but i do have one question, i am adding a crucial gen 4 1TB nvme, should i replace the current ssd drive or add it to the second ssd slot?

[@modgaminghq]

Did you do it yet?

[@Multiplied69]

yeah its cool now@@modgaminghq

[@FifaMike]

Hey man, struggling to disconnect the battery from this when upgrading the ssd - is it okay to upgrade the sad with battery screwed in?

[@rickstechrepairs]

just make 100% the laptop is powered down before swapping the nvme

[@rNahv]

How did I get the screw out of the SSD slot, the screw that holds down the SSD??? I’ve tried a Philips head 0, 1, and 00 I’m so confused

[@rickstechrepairs]

i used a 00 phillips head

[@Flynn-lk8im]

Hi Rick, was wondering if there is a " PCIe NVMe adapter card " in a small form factor.

[@Morales-rb5lg]

Thank you for this made it easy for me to take off cover and install more ram!!! You the goat!!!

[@ClayMatu]

Hi which phillips screwdriver is it you're using in the video?

[@renew6405]

I think you just need one that’s small enough. It’s the star head screwdriver.

[@mrcamman]

Hey what kind of ram do i need for this also what is the max for the model

[@rickstechrepairs]

Ddr4 sodimm. Wouldn't go more than 2x32gb max

[@littlebrotherk]

I tried open my laptop to upgrade ram by myself for the first time 🥹 im struggling to try open it because the cover is very sealed! thank you!

[@rickstechrepairs]

hope you got in

[@arnavbajaj3160]

Greetings, what is the maximum ram capacity? is 32+32 possible or is 16+16 possible? Thank You

[@F91jasur]

Hey max for this model is 32, I recommend 16+16

[@arnavbajaj3160]

@@F91jasur thanks!

[@doxr.7332]

@@arnavbajaj3160no do 8x8 thats the max

[@ddfrontableshriems9105]

@@arnavbajaj3160 use this code in cmd ( wmic memphysical get maxcapacityEx ) It should tell u in kilobytes, devide the number to 1024 and it will give u in megabytes

[@RavenCap0807]

Is there a CMOS battery in this laptop? Or does it power that though the main battery?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Through the main battery

[@thegamingbird101]

Can we install an m key that we buy or get it installed into that slot for extra storage, or will it not work, I'm asking because I'm trying to add 1 TB of storage into my laptop of the same HP victus brand?

[@rickstechrepairs]

no too sure

[@shukvirgrewal6968]

Hello, so i bought the 8gb o ram version i wanted to upgrade to 32gb do you know which ram should i use?

[@rickstechrepairs]

2x 16GB DDR4 3200mhz Sodimm

[@archnach850]

Does it just boot normally after upgrading the ram because I want to upgrade to 16gb

[@lukebrooksbank2741]

mine did when i upgraded to 16gb :)

[@ismahakim6721]

does hp victus 15 amd ryzen 15 gtx 1650 variant support gen 4 ssd?

[@FAILURE-2023]

Can I Install A nvme m.2 Gen 4 ( WD BLACK SN770 ) in this leptop, will gen 4 work smoothly?

[@rickstechrepairs]

not sure what generation this laptop supports 3 or 4 either way it should still work

[@katan16]

Hi sir, i m intending of buying this laptop Is it still good for now?

[@rickstechrepairs]

I have since sold it, but from the new owner, they are happy with it

[@defyU]

Have you had screen flickering issues with this model? I've tried updating and rolling back drivers. Still won't go away.

[@rickstechrepairs]

i cant say i experienced that at all

[@chahail]

Have this issue with my HP omen 15 (got it in 2018), dropping my brightness helps, or having it plugged in. Otherwise there doesn't seem to be a fix. Waiting to get the HP Victus but kinda bummed I can't add extra RAM

[@990LoNeWOLF]

I have the same model.. of hp victus and screen flickering is the major issue I had felt... I tried to update the BIOS but still it won't go away.. the cursor of the mouse also sometimes freezes.

[@topsupernovabp]

Weird I haven't had this problem and I've had it since august

[@Angel-mp6xu]

Whats the max ram you can add to the Ryzen 5/ GTX 1650 variant?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Connectivity PCI Express® Version PCIe® 3.0 System Memory Type DDR4 - Up to 3200MHz LPDDR4 - Up to 4266MHz www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-5-5600h no need to buy ram faster than 3200MHZ

[@nobodytrue8414]

Hi rick. got one of these and it seems to have come with a pre-stripped m.2 ssd screw. any idea how to get it out?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Hi I would attempt to use a rubber band and a the correct fitting driver So make a sandwich Screw driver Thick rubber band M.2 screw

[@nobodytrue8414]

@Ricks Tech Repairs alas getting nowhere. think im gone have to get a screw removal bit. smallest i can see is 2mm will that be to big?

[@ghostkid5714]

Ayo can i sodder another mdot2 slot onto that slot? Will it properly work? What about the Internet card?

[@rickstechrepairs]

possibly but i wouldnt recommend attempting it

[@Ajay-zx5fp]

Man what kind of tools you used to open the back panel I can't able to open it after removing screws no matter how hard i pull it didnt open even used credit card and all its soo tight fit im afraid of breaking my laptop 😭 please help

[@rickstechrepairs]

Thin pry tool and plastic pry tool

[@SKolka68]

a larger capacity battery can be installed from which model?

[@rickstechrepairs]

No idea

[@madbratan]

Hi .. It's strange that the ssd has a dell part number ... the disk in the hp laptop is from dell?

[@rickstechrepairs]

not sure

[@sirj5922]

How much storage does this support I'm planning on putting a 2tb ssd in it

[@rickstechrepairs]

would depend on your price that you want to pay. sky should be the limit on the size

[@zanosty5154]

I ordered this same laptop but I can’t tell if it’s going to be 60hz or 144hz and I can’t find any info on it just the gtx version

[@rickstechrepairs]

GTX version i would guess is only 60hz

[@zanosty5154]

@@rickstechrepairs every gtx version is 144 which don’t make sense bc this one is better than some of the gtx ones

[@Angel-mp6xu]

​@@zanosty5154 only the rtx 3050 comes with 144hz the GTX 1650 just comes with the basic 60 Hz display

[@Kek72717]

If I solder the slot would it actually work?

[@rickstechrepairs]

needs a hot air station to add it

[@alejandrofernandez7763]

Which screwdriver did you use to open the laptop?

[@rickstechrepairs]

I used a small 000 Phillips head

[@temidavid]

I kinda just clicked the video cuz I saw the fans together instead of apart cuz mine are together too and I've been freaking out cuz of it 😅

[@rickstechrepairs]

its all good ?

[@temidavid]

Yeah, thanks 👍

[@990LoNeWOLF]

Felt same bro..😂😂

[@zeta8526]

Hi, in case of just upgrading the ram is it necessary to disconnect the battery?

[@rickstechrepairs]

If you have never done it before, I would say yes

[@BrandonNinja]

​@@rickstechrepairs I did it without disconnecting and it still worked.

[@fazloondon]

Most probably it will work. But it's just a safety precautions. I did many upgrade SSD/Ram without disconnecting battery for my friends & customers. And never encountered any issues. But in theory the bord can get fried.

[@nukichu3933]

does it support pcie gen 4

[@rickstechrepairs]

I don't think so

[@unkn0wnn-aj]

could you please comment on the items u used as the upgrade (ram and ssd)

[@rickstechrepairs]

i didnt replace parts just removed and reinstalled the factory parts if i was to upgrade i would use the following: 2x 16GB DDR4 3200mhz Sodimm (Crucial brand) 1x TeamGroup MP33 1TB NVMe (Budget 1TB NVME Drive)

[@Alex-qs5bf]

So I did this but when I out everything back together it wouldn't turn on

[@Alex-qs5bf]

Pls help

[@rickstechrepairs]

not sure sorry, is the battery connected back up?

[@kapilvijay9141]

Can we add ss2 slot by soldering will it work?

[@rickstechrepairs]

unless you have a good level of micro soldering skill. unlikely

[@kapilvijay9141]

@@rickstechrepairs but even if it is soldered good, will that read or shows the m.2 nvme ssd , coz mine expandable upto 1tb, if i add extra m.2 nvme ssd will it reads?

[@whaxterpixeloid24]

Can anyone please tell me where can I get the port ?

[@ZakHerd]

In theory, if someone were to solder a port onto the pads for the ssd2 would it work?

[@rickstechrepairs]

not sure, would like to attempt one day

[@zstanish]

​@@rickstechrepairs yes please

[@adityadhayfule]

Link to buy ram?

[@naughtytippy2683]

Bro can we add more hard disk?(like ssd+hard)

[@ljcool17]

This model doesn’t seem to have a port nor space for a 2.5” drive

[@flamedude1254]

So there is no way to put an extra ssd?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Nope, not with this exact model

[@mrpicky1868]

bro you are shorting power connector with your metal tweezers

[@rickstechrepairs]

I understand the risk, and if I use Tweezers I usually go via the ground side

[@mrpicky1868]

@@rickstechrepairs what? you can't short any of the cells ! it can explode!

[@rickstechrepairs]

@@mrpicky1868 8:00 im pushing the plastic of the connector, not the metal pins

[@SWXY_BTW]

This thing is so hard to open

[@ar34567]

HEAVY AND COMPACT DESIGN

[@rickstechrepairs]

Opposite ends of the scale

[@SPEEDYHAND]

Can you put a bigger battery

[@rickstechrepairs]

Don't know that one sorry

[@memescheme7757]

So can you install an m.2 slot

[@rickstechrepairs]

6:50

[@Wsu0]

Which screwdriver did you use for the ssd

[@rickstechrepairs]

000 Phillips head, or a small phillips head screw driver

[@GamingwithYash]

GTX 1650 or RX 6500M

[@rickstechrepairs]

6500m

[@29Gaming-w7x]

Can't we update ssd 😭 pls help

[@rickstechrepairs]

? The ssd can be changed

[@29Gaming-w7x]

@@rickstechrepairscan't we add another SSD

[@avrp42069]

Man why did i spend money on this thing, cant even upgrade the ssd

[@hoppycrofty1220]

Do you know if there's a SIM card slot?

[@rickstechrepairs]

havent heard of one having one, but mine didnt

[@nyatoko8578]

Can i soldering nvme port to that 2nd nvme slot? 😂

[@rickstechrepairs]

You could try but I'm 50/50 if it would work

[@paranormaldoodles3668]

3:18 what tabs???

[@vermillion7813]

hes talking about the flanged edges of the connector

[@rickstechrepairs]

the White plug on the battery. i get my finger nails on it and pull the connector Down. Which Disconnects the battery

[@Jordan-tg4ed]

I bought the wrong type of ram im so upset

[@rickstechrepairs]

what did you buy?

[@Jordan-tg4ed]

@@rickstechrepairs i got a ddr3, but its okay imma return it and order a ddr4. Does any ddsr 4 work?

[@davecunningham3653]

looked a little too easy to open

[@rickstechrepairs]

when you have worked on 1000's of laptop and devices, most things look easily

[@someoneyoudontknow9226]

I hate this laptop I regret buying it Why did i even buy it I wanna cryy

[@rickstechrepairs]

whats the drama you are having ?

[@ginzan4622]

Why? I enjoyed it, pretty cheap gaming laptop

[@Multiplied69]

Legend, thank you so much, i really needed help but i do have one question, i am adding a crucial gen 4 1TB nvme, should i replace the current ssd drive or add it to the second ssd slot?

[@itz_me_kratos]

There is no second ssd slot bruh😅