How to Upgrade Your Laptop (Memory, Storage, and WiFi)

[@JustJoshTech]

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[@hellsingghrey1532]

You pretty much explained an entire Laptop Upgrading course within a few minutes. I may need to take some notes on your awesome style of informative, yet entertaining brevity. Also saw the Framework 13 Laptop in the back. Welcome to the FR club!

[@megatronskneecap]

MacBooks: no.

[@cameronbosch1213]

Framework: Yes.

[@ezrapierce1233]

The laptop industry moving towards non upgradeable parts: 😅

[@cameronbosch1213]

@@ezrapierce1233 That's a huge problem. I certainly won't buy a laptop with 16 GB of non upgradable RAM in 2024 or ever. That should be 32 GB at least with an option for 64 GB.

[@megatronskneecap]

You can get MacBook's with 128GB of RAM but that's not my point of the problem. @@cameronbosch1213

[@ezrapierce1233]

@@cameronbosch1213 Then I guess neither of us are looking favorably at the new Zephyrus laptops then.

[@cameronbosch1213]

Framework: YES.

[@travisabr1294]

It is ugly though. Poor design

[@cameronbosch1213]

@@travisabr1294 Who the heck cares? Laptops aren't supposed to be fashion statements!

[@davitdavid7165]

​@@travisabr1294they look pretty decent, plus noone cares

[@inappropriateJester]

Another point to look at when buying RAM for your laptop is to check whether the SoDIMM module is single rank or dual rank. While it is normally not a widespread issue, some thin and light laptops might not be physically compatible with dual rank RAM modules.

[@saturnotaku]

Some people may not have easy access to an Ethernet port so I would suggest downloading the drivers for the new WiFi card and putting them on a flash drive before performing that upgrade. Also note that Intel WiFi cards whose model names end in "1" so AX201, AX211, will only work on machines with modern Intel CPUs. The AX201, AX210, and others ending in "0" should work on any laptop.

[@johnt.6297]

Well, I learn that today. You just saved me from a wrong buy (although, no kidding, I am not dfinding any such module online that isn't a knock-off)

[@berkant_k]

Some Intel M.2 wifi cards don't work on non-Intel machines because they use the CNVio2 interface instead of the standard PCIe + USB like most cards, for example the AX201 and AX200 are nearly identical but the AX201 gets its MAC address from the motherboard and the AX200 has its own

[@TulipeCrochet42]

Do you have some advice for reinstall windows? I have only one slot of ssd ..😅

[@berkayaktas8439]

again another awesome video

[@JustJoshTech]

Thank you

[@Glitxhedtomatooo]

Can’t I fit in a Gpu board anywhere in there, even if it’s and old one, I’m using a Lenovo ideapad flex 5 with a ryzen 7 5700u and I’m rly desperate for an upgrade

[@hillarnold7575]

Forgive my ignorance, but if I am only replacing the memory card, but not the SSD, will I need to back up my data? Will my computer boot, if I don't?

[@johnt.6297]

But where do you source reputable Wifi cards? I have had trouble finding stuff on Amazon that wasn't a fake copy from a very Eastern country. I am beginning to wonder if original, say, Intel AX211 are sold in retail at all

[@Gatz22]

Can the Asus rog zephyrus s17 wifi card be upgraded?

[@gogogogogogogogogogog9]

love ur videos

[@E0.9]

thx dude

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice and informative video

[@kingkingston39]

Thank you sir, my question is about ASUS - Zenbook 14" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce MX350 - 256GB SSD - Light Gray if Can be upgraded

[@one_step_sideways]

Not a chance. Only the storage can be upgraded. 8GB RAM is too few in 2024 - even 16GB is. You need at least 32GB RAM now in 2024 onwards.

[@azurezzz]

​@@one_step_sideways u trolling bro? Everyone needs 32gb ram? 💀

[@one_step_sideways]

@@azurezzz Prove me wrong

[@azurezzz]

@@one_step_sideways there's nothing to prove dawg not everyone handles professional software for a living. 32gb ram is necessary for very heavy workflows, otherwise for simple office work or browsing and even some video editing 16gb ram is fine

[@sundaewhore]

​@@azurezzzis 16gb ram enough for freelance and light gaming? (I'd like to play maybe RE and tekken)

[@YUKONAA]

I just opened my huawei laptop back panel I have to say the outlay is different from yours I couldn't find any ram slots. I am only saying this because i just want to tell you any huawei laptop owners not to open there laptop just to find out if they have a ram slots. You were right about using your nails to remove the rubber under the panel it hurts almost broke my nail 😂.

[@one_step_sideways]

$250 ThinkPad T480: "Framework 13 has replaceable RAM modules and keyboard? That's cute" *proceeds to mog all Frameworks with hot-swappable 72Wh batteries*

[@jeffenad5412]

Some old Thinkpads have an upgradable CPU.

[@bryans8656]

Thanks Josh, nice tutorial.

[@test-ws7sg]

Speakers are upgradable too? Don't say, use headphones.

[@BackSlashJvb125]

Josh. Question. Thoughts on the Rog g16 gaming laptop?

[@ASimpleBall]

Perfect thank u

[@BackSlashJvb125]

THIS VIDEO IS APPLES WORST NIGHTMARE LMAOOO

[@gorzaryan]

And also you can sometimes upgrade your GPU, if it comes with MXM module.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Framework:

[@Vlad-bg8eb]

First!

[@Terabyte75]

Please unbox products before reviewing them.

[@JustJoshTech]

I don't believe it is something that most people want to watch. They want to know straight away... is the laptop good. So if we were to do unboxing's, we'd probably do it on a different channel that we'd have to launch for that purpose. What do you think about this?

[@bryans8656]

@@JustJoshTech Unboxing is no longer of interest to me. I like that you cut to the chase.

[@Terabyte75]

@JustJoshTech i agree with you. But we need to know what is inside the box. I mean, some laptops have an external mouse on the box. Meanwhile, some others dont have a charger. I dont mean to watch what the packege looks like, i want to know what is inside it.

[@saturnotaku]

@@Terabyte75 The only time I've ever seen a laptop not come with a charger was if it was used or open box. Also, external mice just aren't a thing when it comes to laptops. Sometimes a manufacturer will offer one as part of a bundle, but those are very rare.