Lenovo Legion Go 4TB SSD Upgrade

[@chimaerarcxx6963]

I've been looking for an in-depth ssd replacement tutorial and you explained it well! Great video!

[@raybca]

@chimaerarcxx6963 Thank you. 😊

[@anthonywang7617]

😊

[@paulzeev]

Try HW Monitor it's free software and can tell you all the temperatures in a second. 😊 Particularly the SSD temp and CPU possibly the battery one too while gaming

[@raybca]

@paulzeev thanl you. When I come back from vacation, I will do that.

[@randomheroyoutube]

FYI .... I screwed up the bluetooth antenna trying to peel it off the bracket ... I don't think you are supposed to peel it off.

[@raybca]

@randomheroyoutube Sorry to hear. The cables are very thin, and we have to be careful when doing the process.

[@psp104]

Great tutorial!

[@raybca]

@@psp104 thank you

[@labibmustofa]

What is the function of aluminum foil on the Legion Go SSD?

[@raybca]

@@labibmustofafor the heat.

[@NScherdin]

@@raybca It is for EMI shielding, specifically so the SSD doesnt mess with the wireless(BT mainly IIRC).

[@raybca]

@@NScherdin i think so?? Im not very sure.

[@jarekdgr]

I cant find Battery Back Plate, link dead. where can you find it?

[@raybca]

@jarekdgr its on aliexpress.

[@Axospirit85]

Hi, can you perform an ssd speed test in order to knows if you are getting pcie gen 4 speed? Mine adapter cannot exceed 3500MT/s on a LEXAR NM790. Thanks

[@raybca]

@Axospirit85 hi I posted a picture of it here. Feel free to check it out. Thank you

[@miaso130]

Your adapter is probably only working in x2 mode instead of x4. You can check it with CrystalDiskInfo utility.

[@Axospirit85]

I fixed it buying a new one. The previous one was damaged on the flat( hardly bended).

[@raybca]

@Axospirit85 good to know. Let me know if you have more questions. I will look for answers. Thank yku

[@Axospirit85]

@@raybca i customised my Legion as for you with a dedicated custom cover and 4TB SSD (in my case I added an high profile heatsink) then in conclusion, added 2 30x30x7 mm fans near the main fans (exhaust). It looks nice and noizy at the same time but it helps a lot during the hard gaming sessions.

[@themadatheist1976]

I have the same plate and 2280 adaptor, have yet to switch over. I also bought the verticle 2280 adaptor. I'm not sure if I want to throw in a spare 2TB I have or get another 4TB.

[@raybca]

@themadatheist1976 That's totally up to you. 2tb is not a bad option. I just need 4tb because I use my legion Go as my gaming handheld/travel pc.

[@Cub__]

Have you had any problems with the heat ever since upgrading to the 4TB SSD?

[@raybca]

@Cub__ not at all. My legion go performs very well. If I notice something, I will make sure to mention it so no one has the same issue.

[@5rv9KY]

Why my ssd enclosure most of the time transfers 60mbs and it rarely goes to 500mbs?

[@raybca]

@@5rv9KY maybe depending on what brand and model? Im not quite sure the main reason. This is the one I used Netac NVMe SSD Enclosure Tool-Free Aluminum External SSD Enclosure with 2 Cables USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) Supports M and B&M Keys for SATA and Nvme Size 2230/2242 /2260/2280 SSDs-WH51 a.co/d/5OIAb7C

[@EgoChip]

What USB port is it connected to? If you want the fast speed, you'll need to connect to USB 3. You'll never get fast speeds on USB 2. You can tell, if it's a USB C that will be 3. If it's an old style port, then if it's blue then it's 3.

[@raybca]

@EgoChip I missed read your comment, I have the enclosure connected to the dock. I'm using the Ugreen 9 in 1 dock. the one in my previous video.

[@EgoChip]

@@raybca Is it connected directly to the port, or are you going through a USB hub? If you have other devices connected to the hub it will throttle the speed as it can only handle the total amount the port can.

[@yuanchoy2]

Nice ❤

[@raybca]

@@yuanchoy2 thanks

[@paulzeev]

Thats crazy no thermal pads or heatsink , 😮 will the battery blow up ? I would look into getting the back plate replacement with a opening for a heat sink soon .

[@raybca]

@paulzeev so far, I dont have any problems. I will make an update video after a month or so

[@paulzeev]

@@raybca sure, we all want to know trust me. I was watching a few videos last night after seeing this and the thermals were worse with the vented back plate .... It didn't make sense but you can see for your self

[@raybca]

@@paulzeevI will keep you guys updated.

[@paulzeev]

@@raybca Any updates? I'm thinking of doing this mod now that all my memory is full

[@raybca]

​@paulzeev hi I've been busy. Im using my legion Go daily , and I dont see any problem. no issue, the speed still the same. I will try to make update video soon. Im just busy busy right now. Thank you

[@brandongazpartorres920]

I do not recommend this modification, it may work well for a while but the distribution of components is designed that way for a reason Battery and SSD should not be together Use a less invasive modification, don't risk it

[@raybca]

@brandongazpartorres920 I agree with you. I took the risk on this modification. But so far, my unit is working well. I will make an update if I see any abnormalities. Thank you

[@rizkyjayadi7456]

How about temperature? Is it safe when SSD place to battery?

[@raybca]

@rizkyjayadi7456 Good question, i don't know the exact temperature, but so far, I dont have any problem with the performance. I was playing for 5 hours the other day, and I dont see any issue. Too bad I dont have a thermometer to test it.

[@miaso130]

There are several tools for windows that can show you the temperature of the ssd. I use HWinfo it’s free and gives a ton of info. The ssd in the video is one of the coldest ones, so probably it won’t harm to place it near the battery, but many of the modern ssd’s can reach close to 100*C under load like when installing a game, and I would not like such temps in proximity to lithium battery

[@raybca]

@miaso130 thank you. I will check that out in my free time. And I will get back to you when I test it.

[@rizkyjayadi7456]

@@raybca thanks for the asnwer. I just curious about ssd temp if we placed to Battery because is it safe or not for long term. I found some channel make some Mod case they make slot for 2282 ssd so i look it's more safe than place on battey

[@gaiato1000]

Can you Share your emulator to me?

[@raybca]

@gaiato1000 i dont know that's gonna work.

[@Br--kfast]

bruh why

[@raybca]

@Br--kfast there are a lot of reasons why. 😁