Lenovo Legion GO 4 TB Upgrade

[@digitalmaus]

Did you make any upgrades to your Legion Go? Let me know what you upgraded in the comments below. If you like this video then you will definitely like 👍my Legion Go Desk Top video. I used the legion Go as a desktop pc for gaming and productivity. You can watch that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5u5iKJtoNCof8k Thanks for Watching!!!!👏

[@dracwula]

I got 1.5TB MicroSD + 2TB 2242, I leave my on 24/7...no issues, purchased it 4mo ago. I can wait for 4TB 2242 when market is ready for it.

[@cake300138]

@@dracwula Does the fan keep spinning when you use it for normal office work, watching KZbin / normal browsing?

[@dracwula]

@@cake300138 Well, running 24/7 as is with 1.5TB MicroSDxC + the pre-installed 2TB drive from Amazon reseller, i don't really know the difference in power draw when i play my PPSSPP emulation games, all my PSP ISOs are on the MicroSD and play for a long time without plugged in and when i do play like an old-school "StartWars Clone Campeign", i docked it with Thunderbolt Hub always powered. I wouldn't focus on 'fan keeps spinning', my is actually descent and quiet, my Fan setting = "smart profile" + OS Power = "efficiency", I have window air conditioning system and laptop + media server running on the side, this Legion-Go fan is not even noticeable. if low fan speed is on based on smart fan curve, while idle that's expected. I use HWInfo64 util to get a feel if my CPU temp sensors zones every now and then and make sure temp is with in good operating conditions regardless if heavy process or idling away.

[@BoiteBleu]

@@cake300138 you make it quiet with quiet mode.

[@salvatoregiuffrida8912]

I have that Sabrent Cloner and it's amazing. Built like a tank! I wouldn't recommend anyone to install a full sized SSD on their Legion Go however. Not only is heat an issue but to now have to cut and alter the design not to mention install the SSD with nothing securing it in place is just amateur, no matter how bad you want the 4TB. This video is just to show you that anything is possible but it doesn't mean it's proper or safe for your device. It's a portable device guys, if 2TB isn't enough then you're not doing it right..

[@prototype.studio]

stronzate

[@yingbxua6240]

Have you done this yourself ? If so - what were the temps of the SSD? I believe stock SSD can also be quite toasty when stressed with data r/w

[@mr.z2618]

Macrium Reflect would automatically expand the cloned partition. Just select option expand/shrink to new size during cloning proces.

[@themadatheist1976]

It might not void the warranty, Lenovo sells spare parts and I think the rear cover, off hand iirc, cost about 80-ish bucks. I have the 2280 adapter that sits your SSD over the battery but I had to cut a section out of the plate above it so my back cover can fit. The WiFi plate costs about 30usd iirc. If you're worried about SSD temps then wrap it with the same type of wrap that was on the original SSD and get more of the black carbon transfer pad that's taped to both the SSD and the WiFi plate.

[@yingbxua6240]

Can you share your final design & temperature results ? Believe, some extra heat transfer tape wouldnt do much as heat needs to be dissipated somewhere and escape the device....

[@themadatheist1976]

@@yingbxua6240 looks like yt deleted my comment..... There's a 3d printed battery plate now on AliExpress that has the opening to seat the SSD, I can't post the link. It sells for 4 bucks. I haven't installed my 2280 yet and it's just a gen 3 drive.

[@themadatheist1976]

@@yingbxua6240 yt keeps deleting my comments......

[@MitchM240]

I did this mod, all you need to do is put a little price of electrical tape to hold the drive down. Also I am seeing much lower temps overall for the SSD vs. stock.

[@mohamadelratel538]

life saver. if not for your video, wouldn't have found Aomei Saved me a big headache. Legend

[@afrogunso77]

Thanks for the vod.I didnt unplug the battery. 👌 Nice sales pitch on the sabrent cloning device, its pretty cool. I used free macrium reflect to clone which also stretched the partition appropriately and took 20 mins. Used a p41 2tb with just a thermal pad, case closes fine. Max temps 70 under heavy sustained writes.

[@RC10GT]

Thank you for showing how to fix the partition issue.

[@ZOKO59]

Please remember after removing the battery connector, to press the Power button, as residual electricity could create a short circuit

[@anthonylugo9308]

What does it do for the legion go?

[@김준수-n8c7t]

Does this adapter properly support PCIe4.0? I also purchased the same product and measured the p31 2TB speed and it only showed 800mbs. So I refunded the money and repurchased a sintech product.

[@Soljie1969]

The option to “resize/move” was still grayed out for me with Aomei software .

[@JONNovak-c4p]

What case Is that

[@AwEsOmEcHrIs1983]

I bought a custom Battery Cover with a extended nvme adaptor 2242 -> 2280 so you dont have to cut anything. You simply exchange the battery cover with a gap/cut out to place in an 2280 nvme drive and put the stock back plate back on the legion go. no warranty lost. Also i bought a Lexar NQ790 2TB SSD which is the fastest with the lowest price. All together i came to about 120 swiss franks which is about equal in USD. Thanks Ali Express and Amazon.

[@CuriousTinkering]

Macrium Reflect could rearrange the partitions too

[@starc2k]

I installed the mod yesterday... Constantly hace the blue screen... Any sugestión?

[@henriquequevedo4705]

Me too, had to go back to the 512 drive

[@meccu19]

I believe this adapter is gen3?)

[@dancingdoormanable]

Adapting a 4T disk is an interesting mod, but I would combine it with an extra airy 3d printed backplate from Ali. Adapting the original wouldn't be my cup of tea. Besides running parts too hot does impact the live of the device, but nothing lasts for ever anyway.

[@superamerica97]

I have a random question. How did you run call of duty? Every time I do, it crashes during the menu section.

[@digitalmaus]

nothing special except I usually run my LGO with 8GB of VRAM for games like Rachet and Clank.

[@MrRobot1988]

What is put in p3 but gen 3 will there be an huge gap in fps? Since gen 3 usually is lower temp and cheaper... But compared to gen 4 mostly the fps is sacred thats why i ask...?

[@21Divided]

The backplate was ridiculously hard to pry off. Very frustrating

[@crazymonster999]

Many thanks for your nice video, i'm looking to upgrade my Legion Go like you did with 4TB nvme drive too. It helps me a lot. May I ask you if you finally get in troubles with the fact that the new drive is not screwed ? Also, did you noticed a difference on the autonomy and power consumption ?

[@MitchM240]

Electrical tape works great to secure it

[@kotenkostiantyn1282]

Why does manufacturers put an unpopular small SSD size while they can fit a whole 2280 size ssd inside? I don't get it. That is such a big factor for people who already have 2-4 TB ssd purchased

[@liangbo4269]

anyone tested the ssd temperatur with this mod? I got my Legion go and the stock SN740 512GB goes crazy. After a fully win11 recovery and install games (pluged) the ssd stay over 100 C. That makes me worrying about using 2280 adapter and a even higher speed ssd.

[@neverwasheremcgee9600]

Oof, that Helldivers Framerate :S

[@b1gjoekrash]

Thank you for the video tutorial. I appreciate the pace, thoroughness and honesty. My m.2 crashed on my LEGO and was thinking about going to 4tb using that adapter but I decided to go with 2tb 2242 instead. Still I will keep up with your tutorial cause I may decide to go with a upgrade down the line.

[@digitalmaus]

Made my day. thanks for watching!!!

[@ForestLopezDigitalMedia]

You could have just use a nipper since it's just a plastic. No need for a power tool.

[@Invid72]

Anything under 70-80C is fine for an NVME drive. PCIe Gen 4 drives run a little warmer than earlier drives too btw. Good video.

[@digitalmaus]

Thank you very much!!🙏

[@dannyboy32125]

You said rawg ally and that bothers me.

[@KirkRagland]

Thats gotta be too hot to hold.

[@digitalmaus]

Been fine so far.

[@wvK-f4b]

You bought this as a pirated original here

[@XMoldyMe]

Just buy SSD M.2 2242 or M.2 2230 lol

[@wvK-f4b]

🤣🤣You bought this as a pirated original here

[@Jason_P]

This is such a useless process. You do not need to upgrade the HD. I have the 512GB version and it has PLENTY of space. Far too many people think 512GB is not enough, and that's a shame.

[@sdam8080]

It depends how many games you play or need installed at the same time. Games coming in at 150gb which will be the new normal means 2 or 3 which might be enough for some but personally I like a few games with different genres so I can play depending how i feel. 2tb drives are cheap enough now. Which is what I’ve done. Also gives the opportunity to partition and tryout some Linux/steam distros out