Upgrade your Surface Pro 7+ 8 or 9 SSD

How to easily upgrade your surface pro 7+, Surface Pro 8 or Surface Pro 9 easily!
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The Surface Pro 7+ is the first Surface in the range that allows consumers to change the SSD. In this video we step through the process of producing a USB recovery drive, replacing the physical SSD, and then reinstalling Windows from the USB recovery drive, including the Surface drivers.
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[@Hmoob-Thoj09]

It's one of the best tutorials on KZbin. I followed these steps, and it works like a charm. I purchased a 2T SSD to replace 128GB, which wasn't enough for me.

[@thomasnq]

this channel is the only one that details the steps to run the recovery tool. Other channels only show where the SSD is located which is elementary at best. Thank you for making this video.

[@wayneforeman1385]

Thanks so much for this terrific tutorial! I found an SSD on eBay, followed your instructions exactly and was able to upgrade my SP7+ from 128Gb to 512Gb for minimal cost. Great guide and very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@AmmarAlAkshar]

Hi.... Can you share the eBay link please?

[@freddye7442]

Link

[@cvspvr]

​@@AmmarAlAkshardude. how hard is to find an ssd?

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

One alternative to the recovery drive would be getting an M.2 to USB adapter and then just cloning the existing drive onto the new one. You can do it directly from the Surface. Macrium Reflect is what I personally use. Completely free, and it has saved me many times. There will be a bit of learning (not much) compared to the simple recovery drive, but if you have use for the adapter and cloning software in the future, why not? Cloning is also super useful if you already have lots of files and programs since it makes an exact copy and you don't have to mess with transferring files or reinstalling programs (usually).

[@BaharuddinTranslator]

Nice idea. I will try this. I hope it works well.

[@redoctober2026]

Thanks a million. I was also thinking about this method.

[@aless3676]

When I saw all this videos with this method I thought they are all doing so because it's not possible to clone the disk, for some reason (encryption maybe)... I always did the clone method and I was desperate seeing this: "how am I gonna do with all the files"... thank god I stumbled on your comment!!! thank you man

[@MrJojo2go]

I'm already halfway done on the process of upgrading I had to pause and subscribe to you after watching this video dozens of times. Thank you for saying it's a t4 screwdriver because I would have strip my screw 👍🏿😷👍🏻🇨🇦🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@MashITTech]

So glad to be able to help 😀

[@blessingsara11]

amazinggg finally a surface that allows to increase ssd! def upgrade from my sp3. PD.- before doing this procedure remember to make a backup of your data of interest & I would select the "just erease my files" option 👍🏻

[@MashITTech]

The 7+ and the new 8 both have this feature and it’s about time!

[@TheAikatsuFan]

At least you won’t have to destroy your surface in order to upgrade your SSD

[@blessingsara11]

​@@TheAikatsuFanexactly, I had to use HDD which is not very practical; I was tempted to do the mod but glad I waited

[@mscargill1]

One of the best if not THE best videos on SSD upgrades for surface pros! Thank you very much.

[@kjrehberg]

Very interesting to note it only supports SSDs that are 30mm. I first encountered this tiny form factor in a Dell G5 desktop(!) 512 GB SSD.

[@MashITTech]

Yes it is odd that dell are using the 30mm SSD, I have seen a few in their m15r5 and G15 range too

[@rictor9227]

Very informative no frills video. Straight and to the point will be doing this soon

[@muscaisg]

Hi: I did the upgrade on my surface pro x, but it recover to 54% then stops, says it has problems. What should I do? Thanks

[@simplyme3640]

Excellent video! I was able to seamlessly upgrade my SP7+ from 256GB to 1TB. Thanks.

[@MashITTech]

So glad to be able to help 👍

[@AmmarAlAkshar]

Hi! Can you suggest an eBay link or Amazon for the SSD? Thanks!

[@LuisBragagnolo]

Hi, Can you post the link from where did you by the SSD? Thanks

[@freddye7442]

Link please

[@terraburn3131]

@@AmmarAlAksharYou can buy 2230 type nvme ssd. There are lots of them.

[@valeco]

Maravilloso!! Pasé de 128Gb a 1Tb siguiendo las instrucciones Muchas gracias

[@dorout1]

Followed these steps for my surface pro 9 and it worked 👌

[@quanle2400]

I have to say thank you to your instruction video. It's very helpful and easy for following. I'm an IT so reload window on PC or Laptop is easy but MS Surface is new device to me and ya... your video is magic.

[@MashITTech]

Glad it helped :)

[@dillwad]

Excellent tutorial. Works with Windows 11 as well. Thank you!

[@MashITTech]

Glad to be able to help :)

[@utubedacor]

Thank you very much! I followed the tutorial and was able to make my new drive to work!

[@MashITTech]

Glad it helped :)

[@gregg48]

Thermal tape is usually 2-sided...did you attach it to both the ssd and the "access door"?

[@monezabala]

thank you for your teachings, It strengthen my decision which surface pro I will buy. 7+ it is...!!!

[@MashITTech]

You have made a good choice, the 7+ is a lot better than the 7 even without the ability to upgrade the SSD :) I did a video where I compared the i5 to the i7 if you are trying to decide on a config to buy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYnFcqh4jtiFecU

[@michaelponce5965]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you very much. If I could, I would like it twice. :)

[@MashITTech]

Haha thanks mate. Glad it was useful

[@DVAus]

Excellent video, thanks! Just enough detail to tell me everything I need to know and little to no rambling like some other how to videos do. Much appreciated!

[@MashITTech]

Thanks, that is really kind of you to say :)

[@billcoe9414]

The thermal tape/sheets I find is all double-sided with adhesive. Did you peel the plastic protective off the top, or leave it on? If you peel it off, won't it stick to the compartment's cover and make re-opening the compartment difficult (impossible?)

[@wedjatube]

the thermal tape is not so sticky so you may open it again without any issue

[@okaythen001]

@@wedjatube should I use thermal tape or thermal paste?

[@wedjatube]

@@okaythen001 dunno what's better, I used the thermal tape and it's all working fine for the last 6 months.

[@emmanouilbagiartakis6689]

we usually say great video great tutorial but hey. this was a great tutorial . many thanks you are the best

[@MashITTech]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@porofino48]

Excellent Tool!!!! It works perfectly. I upgraded to 1TB. The only doubt I had was about the thermal tape. Does it work, just the tape, without any metal to transfer the possible heat? I'd appreciate any comments

[@MashITTech]

my tape brought the level to the metal plate so transferred the heat to the back of the SP. In all honesty these SSDs don't get that hot so it isn't necessary but I had the tape to hand so decided to use it

Muchas gracias un video genial y me srivio mucho, gran explicacion.

[@KfzBros]

Excellent video. I have the Surface Pro 7+ with the 128 GB version and i5 11th gen. Can I upgrade to 1 TB without any Problems ?

[@carlos_mann]

The way you just demonstrated making the boot - able drive; is that the same process when swapping out a mini pc, or Laptop SSD, and then load everything off that flash drive, & onto the new drive that you installed into that mini pc, or Laptop?

[@paramasivan8989]

which brand is best additional SSD card

[@annewright8548]

Thank you so much, brilliant

[@MashITTech]

You're very welcome!

[@darkyassin]

They no longer sell the 128gb model because of this. Everyone was going for that model and upgrading the SSD. Now the minimum model you can buy is the 256gb, at least here in Canada

[@stephenmeade8501]

I purchased a 128gb i5 model just this week in the US (APR 16th 2021). Though it was the last one Microsoft had in stock. I guess they are moving leftover stock?

[@marcorossi7739]

And I purchased i5 128gb yesterday at MS store here in Italy...

[@darkyassin]

@@NVGEAR it's true in Canada like I said

[@emilmendez]

Thank you ~ i had a question , when we create the recovery drive there is the operating system?

[@MrBazsi888]

why dont you remove the with sticker from the new SSD back ? paper is a pretty good insulator... makes no sense to leave it on.

[@1776Enthusiast]

Hello. Thanks for this great video. I also enjoyed your i5 vs i7 comparison video. My question is: If I follow the steps above, the surface will be reset and I will lose my set up. I know I can drag the files onto an external or cloud drive, but I dread having to set it up again and reinstall software. Would you recommend a solution I can use to back up the surface prior to the storage upgrade that will then let me press a couple buttons and have it restored with all my settings and programs reinstalled? Thank you!

[@MashITTech]

I sure can, I am just out of the office at the moment, give me a couple of hours and I can answer you properly

[@1776Enthusiast]

@@MashITTech hi just following up :)

[@1776Enthusiast]

@@MashITTech Hi following up one last time. My SSD is here and I'm planning to perform the upgrade within the next few days. I would love to hear what solution recommendations you've had. Thanks!

[@GOAT.Comedy]

Hey, the video is great, thank you for making it easy to follow. Question though.. Can the same process be done on a Surface Pro 6?

[@MashITTech]

sorry unfortunately the SP6 doesn't allow easy access to the SSD slot like the 7+

[@themadatheist1976]

Nice, I just learned about the 7+ line today and was looking to get the i3 Surface Go 3 to compliment my gaming laptop. Didn't know the 7+ had a upgradable SSD while having a SD slot. You wouldn't know by chance if the USB C port can output video, do you? I want to connect a display art tablet when I don't want to use my laptop. Thx.

[@MashITTech]

I don’t think you can upgrade the go 3 I am afraid. But yes you can output video through usbc

[@karljo8064]

Why do you uncheck "Back up system files to the recovery drive"? and does the recovery also include all the software you already installed?

[@MashITTech]

Because I wanted a fresh install. You can check it and it will save you files and I believe the programs you preset installed. It does take AGES though

[@trevekneebone369]

What would happen to my documents, photos, etc? Is this effectively a factory reset?

[@azul1964]

I suggest to put the ssd back in to the original black case so you dont need the thermal patse

[@MashITTech]

yes that's a good idea!

[@TSUNAMI17]

I stripped the screw. 😡 Why couldn't they have just used a normal m2 screw like every other PC?

[@papa-dt1cv]

Can try upgrading 16G to 32G ram please? If can, that would be rewarding and wonderful breakthru.

[@MashITTech]

Sorry, ram is soldered on and not possible to upgrade 😢

[@NivalRF]

After upgrade to WD SN740 1TB at my Surface Pro 7+ Windows began to randomly freeze and reboot without any bsod. Don't know how to fix that

[@donmatheo717]

I'm wondering why Surface Pro 9 is running SSD on PCIe 3.0. According to specs both device and drive are PCIe 4.0 compatible. I wanted to upgrade my drive with WD SN770M SSD(which has 5150MB/s and 4900MB/s read/write speed). It seems pointless when Pro 9 is running SSD in a mode that is limited to 4GB/s(limit for PCIe 3.0 x4). Some YT tutorials for this upgrade include speed tests done after replacement and authors are dissapointed with results. I suspect it is rather a problem with PCIe 3.0 limit than the drive itself.

[@Sponsi_PL]

So is it standard that after SSD change it will only power up and boot up with the power connector plugged in?

[@panosdouvitsas2022]

Hi from Athens-Greece! Nice video. I have ordered a KIOXIA M.2. BG4 512GB SSD and I look forward to install it, since it is even faster than the original SAMSUNG PM991/ 128GB SSD. Just one (silly) question. What is the difference between checking and unchecking the "Bakup system files" button at the Recovery drive creation procedure?

[@MashITTech]

Hello to Athens! Ok, in answer to your question: Back up system files will take a snapshot of your current system and takes a long time to recreate. uncheck backup system files and you get a fresh image as if you bought your surface new

[@panosdouvitsas2022]

@@MashITTech thank you for your prompt and accurate reply!

[@rajavel5762]

have you installed KIOXIA M.2. BG4 512GB SSD, how it is working? did you get any blue screen error and auto restarting ?

[@mooreshady]

I don’t understand the thermal tape. What’s the point of it

[@definitelydont]

Hi! I was planning on upgrading my MSP 8. I am having some doubts on whether booting my laptop with the recovery drive. Will it still have the same OS (W11 pro and its license). I'm new to DIY upgrades and I can't afford to make mistakes as it will hold me back financially. I hope somebody could answer. Thanks!

[@Tubularjake]

Any maximum capacity of the SSD upgrade? Could you put a 1TB drive in there?....the price of SSDs have come down quite a bit in recent years. Thanks!

[@MashITTech]

You are only limited by the size of the 30mm. 1tb is the maximum they make at the moment

[@gregg48]

@@MashITTech yes, and 1TB is also the max configuration they offer for the 7+

[@rida11256]

would you be able to not make a recovery drive if it’s a brand new surface pro? like straight out of the box/ factory resetted?

[@sidh255]

where is the sim injection part of this device ?

[@kamranhasim]

Hi. My surface pro 7 plus is not recognized new ssd. What can i do?

[@MashITTech]

What ssd did you buy?

[@gaobuxiao]

Thanks. Is the white sheet you attached on the surface of SSD a silicon rubber?

[@MashITTech]

That was just 1mm thermal tape 👍

[@wedjatube]

@@MashITTech I bought a 1 mm thermal pad 12.8 w/mk but I had to press it very well because it seemed a little bit too thick for the 1 TB tuff-nano I got.

[@tomyhasse]

Thank you

[@keekee4697]

Can someone help please. I get to continue in selected language but the screens froze.

[@MashITTech]

what Surface pro model are you using and what SSD did you buy?

[@volturi3703]

Can you name spec or size/ type information of the screwdriver fo ssd screw? I cant hear you clearly because English is not my native, I'm sorry and thank you for your answer 🙏 I bought the ssd, but i cant install it because I dont have the exact size of screwdriver 😂

[@wess5749]

Really good video! Thanks, does this mean that microsofts woes and warnings not to upgrade ect ect are actually just scare mongering to discourage a significant upgrade??

[@MashITTech]

It sure does! They want you to pay the crazy upgrade pricing they offer! This is one of the easiest ssd upgrades you can do on any device 👍

[@wess5749]

@@MashITTech that's such a surprise ;) thanks 👍

[@karisnyder180]

I get an error and won’t restore

[@ronaldoalves6292]

Hello, I have a Surface Pro 9 with 256g memory, I would like to increase the memory to 1T. It would be possible to find a card with 1T of memory for this Surface Pro 9. If you have a website to recommend for purchasing this memory card, you could leave a description of the website.

[@MashITTech]

I am not sure what country you are in but this should take you to your local amazon: geni.us/PUTWz this is the WD SN770M, a well priced drive in 512/1tb/2tb with good speeds and 5 years warranty. I just used it in the surface pro 11 upgrade video I dropped on the channel today: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2S2g2itfNd6oa8

[@zjw9946]

Can you sure that when you open the ssd plastic cover the device power is fully cut off?

[@MashITTech]

Yes, you need to make sure you shut the surface pro down first.

[@zjw9946]

@@MashITTech Shut the OS down does not mean cut the power off in the hardware level, thinkpad has a maintenance setting in the bios to cut the power off in hardware level before begining the hardware service, user must connect the power adapter when finishing the hardware maintenance to turn on the thinkpad again, for the Surface Pro 7+, I am wondering if the short little rod in front of the SSD screw is the hardware power disconnector? I also read the MS official surface hardware maintence guide, they did not even mention this important safety point....

[@PeriLo-k1e]

Excellent video, thanks a lot. I also enjoyed your other video. May I ask a quick question here, do you know if there's any chance that I can connect my surface pro 6 to another PC, so that I can run forensic software ? I'd need to recover the super important data that I cannot afford to lose in the computer storage.. (There's no build in firewire port for surface pro)

[@MashITTech]

sorry, I am not quite sure what you are asking. Do you mean in the event of a failure to be able to retrieve the data?

[@PeriLo-k1e]

Thanks a lot for replying!!! Yes my surface pro 6 is accidentally bitlockered during an window update, I couldn't find the key (It's a 48 numeric digit) despite trying a lot of different Microsoft account. I've also tried to downgard the bios (as i found this solution somewhere else on the internet), but in vain. I'm now thinking to buy an forensic tools (passware / Elcomsoft /Thegrideon), and decrypt my device. But actually I'm a complete technobimbo, dont even know how to connect my laptop to another PC. A friend of mine said it's impossible for my surface pro 6 as there's no firewire port, and USB just couldn't work out... Sorry for such a long comment, but my question is : do you know if there's any chance that I can connect my surface pro 6 to another PC (even without firewire port?) @@MashITTech

[@user-rw7nh7hi4g]

does every M2 SSD 2230 work with surface pro 7+?

[@Raindrops047]

Thanks dude, its working ..

[@thehearttalestht7526]

Hey man just a question can we also do the same in surface pro x? Or we have to open the whole laptop? 😅

[@MashITTech]

it is exactly the same as this 👍

[@thehearttalestht7526]

@@MashITTech can we do same in microsoft surface pro 7 VDV_00015 ??

[@Armin2208]

great video

[@MashITTech]

Thank you 😊

[@wireguy123]

Have a link to a T4 tork screwdriver?

[@luiscamposgeldres8609]

Hi, great video. I just I have ordered a KIOXIA M.2. BG4 512GB SSD and a Surface Pro X . I'm planning to change the SSD and then turn on for the first time. In that case, should I do the procedure with the USB or its not neccesary? Thanks in advance.

[@MashITTech]

if you install a new SSD you will still need to create the USB surface image to install windows on your new SSD 👍

[@wettydolphin]

i bought the same one. I hope your machine is running well

[@rajavel5762]

is your machine running fine??any errors or blue screen

[@lunaas1029]

Planning on doing the same thing how is it?

[@luiscamposgeldres8609]

My lap is fine :)

[@TheMetabolismQuiz]

I did everything you said, but I'm getting this error: "windows cannot find a system image on this computer" can you please help me?

[@MashITTech]

What version surface pro do you have and what 30mm SSD did you buy?

[@TheMetabolismQuiz]

@@MashITTech its working now, it was a problem with the image file. thank you for your help.🥰

[@PabloX438]

Is this working the same way on win 11 ?

[@gregg48]

Yep. Just did it today for the 2nd time.

[@retrodave3000]

should I get this but the i3 8g 7+?

[@عليا-ض7ن]

what about surface pro 6 how i did it?

[@MashITTech]

It’s soldered on the sp6, there is no way to upgrade it

[@Sfs678]

But if you do that, do you need a new Windowskey or is it witin the iso File from Microsoft? Or is the windowsky inbetet in your surface motherboard ifen if you never bootet the system?

[@MashITTech]

Nope, luckily the key is now on a ms database that is locked to your hardware. As soon as you get back on the internet with the new drive installed it activates windows automatically 👍

[@Sfs678]

Okey thank you, so you can just reinstall Windows on the new drive, without booting it with the original drive once and at the same time Windows gets activatet if you come online? And does ist work the same with the Surface Pro 8 (Windows 11)?

[@MashITTech]

@@Sfs678 yes it certainly should but I haven’t tested in windows 11 yet

[@Sfs678]

@@MashITTech Okey, very thank you for your help 👌❣

[@caulacau2318]

Does this applies to the surface pro 7 as well? Or only to a 7+ model? Thanks Caula

[@MashITTech]

Only the surface pro 7+. This is in my opinion one of the best upgrades over precious surfaces

[@caulacau2318]

@@MashITTech thanks for replying!👍

[@f1racer908]

so I just picked up a SP8 with 128GB, trying to upgrade to 512GB, I tried hynix 711, did not work, after doing recovery, it locks up at choose region screen, and no response whatsoever. I was told that only PCIE-Gen3 is natively supported, so I ordered a Kioxia BG4 gen3, and it still does exactly the same thing, locks up at the choose region screen, can anyone help? shed some light on which m.2 I can get natively and just work, without having to do a bunch of configuration changes. thanks in advance

[@papa-dt1cv]

Can also help to use sn740 2T ssd to try too?

[@MashITTech]

The sn740 doesn’t work well in the 7+ or 8 but should be fine in the 9

[@carlosviera370]

Can you use any m.2 2230 ssd?

[@MashITTech]

depends on the surface model. What do you have?

[@carlosviera370]

@@MashITTech Surface pro 7 +

[@MashITTech]

Because the surface 7+ was released a while ago they work best with Gen 3 drives (such as the Samsung PM991a) gen 4 drives will work but will crash frequently unless you change a lot of registry entries and power settings

[@NandoFigueroa]

cannot find the new ssd. Any link pls

[@danka1167]

Does that thermal tape come with the pc tools set you linked?

[@MashITTech]

No sorry it was just some 0.5mm thermal tape I happened to have on hand

[@hereticxhexen]

What Torx screwdriver size? I need to change mine But i read in Google some say T3 or T4 Which one? Surface pro 7plus

[@mscargill1]

I think its Torx 3 rather than Torx 4. Torx 3 is mentioned in most videos and works with my SP8

[@SosAisMLife]

Does the seven plus come with windows 11 only and does 10/11 matter in swapping the SSD’s?

[@MashITTech]

If you are buying it new now you will get 11. There will still be a windows 10 7+ image on MS but I am not sure if it will auto license if it was shipped with widows 11

[@somfplease]

i have a Surface Pro 7 and don't have that, I have the old SSD port on the side?

[@MashITTech]

yes unfortunately the 7 has the SSD soldered onboard, this was the reason I bought the 7+

[@a552bcx]

what is 'back up system files' and why would you uncheck it? i don't want to loose my apps settings and its files plus my media files also. i just want to have everything on my old ssd transfer to my new ssd including the systems settings

[@MashITTech]

Then leave the box checked. I wanted a fresh install which I why I mentioned it. If you leave the box checked the process takes a long long time so be patient :)

[@redoctober2026]

Hi, is it possible to simply clone the SSD (in NVME SSD enclosure) using a software like macrium?

[@MashITTech]

Yep they should work perfectly

[@minhkhoi1009]

Surface SIM v1?

[@paramasivan8989]

kindly share SSD card Purchase link , i want 1 TB SSD card

[@MashITTech]

which model of surface have you got?

[@paramasivan8989]

@@MashITTech surface pro 7+

[@jfletc3000]

how do I buy the SSD I looked on Amazon and I can't find it it is still being sold

[@MashITTech]

I found the best place to get hold of them was eBay. the other option is the cal digit tuff nano which is an external ssd with a 30mm Toshiba inside, you have to crack it open but you get the benefit of having a caddy for your old drive. link: geni.us/pHfQ

[@girishthegreat]

Which thermal tape did you use. Can you provide link.

[@okaythen001]

Did you find out? should I use thermal paste for this? not good or something?

[@awildpigeon7703]

He said 1mm thermal tape or thermal pad is fine any on Amazon is fine I just bought some.

[@ao4all]

What is the detail type of that SSD? Any brand references? Thanks.

[@MashITTech]

its a 2230 30mm PCIE ssd. I bought a western digital 30mm 250gb to replace my 120gb stock drive

[@thebiginsidersecrets]

@@MashITTech Can you add a link to it? Also maybe a 1tb version too?

[@MashITTech]

here is a link to eBay USA with a 512gb WD 2230 that you would need: www.ebay.com/itm/265148602949?epid=26028929757&hash=item3dbc169a45:g:DZQAAOSw3KFgkbnP Another way you can do it is to buy a caldigit tough nano which is an external 30mm SSD. You would need to rip that apart but it would also give you a caddy for the old ssd

[@thebiginsidersecrets]

@@MashITTech Awesome... thank you :)

[@rajavel5762]

@@MashITTech Hi this link is not working now, can you suggest 1TB link for my SP 7+

[@barados2006]

If you increase to a 1TB NVMe it crashes. even after doing a complete fresh install of win 11 . Also does the same with cloning software.

[@MashITTech]

oh that's really weird! What brand 1tb did you get? I haven't managed to pick up a 1tb and currently still using the 512gb

[@barados2006]

@@MashITTech Iv'e tried kioxia, sabrent and western digital, all do the same. Apparently it's to do with gen 4 drives . Gen 3 work fine, but are slower.

[@cinnamonbabevlogsbydanielle]

The moment i bought the surface pro i was told i didnt have enough storage

[@MashITTech]

They are so tight giving 128gb on the base model! Windows uses most of that

[@cinnamonbabevlogsbydanielle]

@@MashITTech yes my feelings are hurt

[@neoadonis4512]

could you share the link of your new SSD? thanks

[@MashITTech]

I got mine from eBay. What region are you in and I will try and find you a link

[@neoadonis4512]

​@@MashITTech Mainland China

[@okaythen001]

For the windows recovery USB you mentioned, Does this fully wipe out the windows 11 in the sp7? because I want a clean install, windows 11 in this sp7 got some problems.

[@MashITTech]

It sure does. Just make sure you do not tick the box to keep your settings etc

[@hieutran9998]

Hello If I buy the core i5 with ram 6 and SSD 128 Could I uprade my surface pro to SSD 256??? Because the price between 128 and 256 is too much for me :8

[@MashITTech]

As long as you are buying the 7 plus and not the ordinary 7 then yes, that is exactly what i did. Ms storage prices are crazy

[@aryana3520]

I stripped the SSD's screw head. Any tips on how to remove the screw ?

[@MashITTech]

Have you tried using an elastic band over the driver to give you some extra torque?

[@aryana3520]

@@MashITTech I did no luck ! I ordered something called " screw grab " it's a liquid , hopefully that'll do the trick

[@MashITTech]

Fingers crossed that works. Let me know how you get on 👍

[@aryana3520]

@@MashITTech I received it today and no luck with " screw grab "

[@matthewwhitted9179]

Hello what is the website for the recovery USB I just bought a Surface Pro 7 yesterday and would like to have a recovery USB for keep so I can test out Linux on my Surface Pro 7

[@MashITTech]

There is a link in the description that will take you to the ms page. You will need to enter your sp7 details then it will give you a link to the correct image 👍

[@matthewwhitted9179]

@@MashITTech Wow that's was fast reply thanks Man 🤣

[@MashITTech]

Haha happened to just pick up my phone 😃

[@LuisBragagnolo]

Where I can get a SSD? 1TB at least. Thanks

[@MashITTech]

What country are you in?

[@LuisBragagnolo]

@@MashITTech United States

[@MashITTech]

I can see some on your eBay but can't find 1tb any where else sorry :(

[@RCsFinest]

What interface is the SSD?

[@MashITTech]

Its an m.2 2230 pcie

[@RCsFinest]

@@MashITTech Wish I would've known this was only on the 7+, I have the 7 😬

[@lionintu]

Where can I buy the rSSD drive?

[@MashITTech]

Your best bet is eBay. the 30mm SSDs aren't as common as the 80mm versions

[@lionintu]

@@MashITTech okay otherwise I'll check newegg

[@DemaIvanov]

1ч15мин ?????????? а потом он еще фастил восстановление . нахера он нужен такой тормоз ???? )))) я купил 14' ультрабук , всё мощнее и быстрее . и + легкий . а нафига этот недоут или недопланшет нужен я хз ((((

[@recepyildiz7464]

Hello Is this drive suitable? Kioxia BG4 Series 1 TB SSD intern M.2 2230 PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVMe 2230-S3 Single-sided Module 1024 GB PCIe Gen3 1.3b BiCS FLASH TLC (KBG40ZNS1T02)

[@MashITTech]

Hi, although I haven’t tested that model myself I am 99% sure it’s fine. I haven’t managed to get a decent price on a 1tb in the U.K. yet

[@Uweb95DE]

I've have this SSD in my surface for around 2 months now and it works without problems

[@ksyeo777]

what is the screw size?

[@MashITTech]

do you mean screw length or the head bit size?

[@ksyeo777]

@@MashITTech head bit size

[@MashITTech]

ok mate, just out of the office will check for you shortly. 👍

[@alexwilson6117]

So I attempted this swap with a SK Hynix BC711 1TB NVME M.2 2230 . Created recovery drive with USB and replaced with m.s.'s surface image from my serial (7+ 128g w Windows11). Swapped the drives and it tells me each time that there is a problem with recovery. No other info... Frustrated! Any ideas? Thanks in advance

[@MashITTech]

Have you tried a different thumb drive? I had no issues with my recovery but I have had issues with windows ISO's before with certain brands of thumb drives

[@alexwilson6117]

@@MashITTech trying that now.... fingers crossed! Thanks for your prompt reply!!

[@MashITTech]

Let me know how it goes, keeping my fingers crossed for you

[@alexwilson6117]

@@MashITTech seemed like it recovered longer before the same error. I'll try another flash drive later before giving up :(

[@MashITTech]

did you check the save system settings when you created your recovery?

[@othoapproto9603]

shame you can't increase the RAM

[@MashITTech]

Yeah so true

[@kawtarelbahja6231]

I have this computer, and the problem is that when it turns on, the name of the computer appears * surface * and it does not turn on. Do I need an ssd?and please tell me how mush this ssd 90$???

[@MashITTech]

did you buy the computer new or second hand? There is always a SSD in there if new. It may just need a fresh install of the OS. You are going to need to download a surface image from MS and create a USB stick to install the SSd fresh