Upgrading the SSD and HDD in the MSI GF63 Gaming Laptop

A Customer sent in their Brand New MSI GF63 8RC Laptop to my office for me to upgrade the SSD and add in a HDD. I made this video to show how both drives on this laptop could be upgraded and, at least in korea, how they are meant to be upgraded by professionals.
SSD:
Western Digital Blue SN550 250GB: amzn.to/39TuYnC
Western Digital Blue SN550 500GB: amzn.to/3qIcVYa
Western Digital Blue SN550 1TB: amzn.to/2KJQLFI
HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 2.5": amzn.to/3qIcTzw
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 2.5": amzn.to/3iHqLYa
Ram:
Samsung 8GB Laptop Ram 3200Mhz: amzn.to/3jqk2lF
TeamGroup 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz Laptop Ram: amzn.to/3oOs1Ko
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[@trinity2725]

He is in his labortary using professional tools and am in my bed using just a knife lol

[@pushpe3687]

oops..me too..but i think i am the best of world... do you???

[@Baby-ui4gr]

Why is he using gloves?

[@nonameB6919]

@@Baby-ui4gr people dont want someone fingerprint on they computer or maybe just a clean perpose

[@Helixlucorum]

Lmao nice

[@mohdekrama8597]

@@Baby-ui4gr corona comes in handy

[@ShirogunLikesUltraman]

full respect for the man here because none of the shop that i sent this laptop for upgrades had declined me and I had to learn how to properly open/upgrade my laptop. So thanks alot man

[@dbuzzzyb]

Thanks so much from the UK here for the clear instructions for upgrading the HDDs, especially pointing out the placing of the audio ports making this an easy process 👍

[@naukumaija7056]

Thank you so much for the calm and clear instructions, I wouldn't have managed without this video.

[@naukumaija7056]

Thank you so much for this! You're so calm, clear and informative. I hadn't even noticed the hard drive bracket that was in the bag with the manuals! Edit: Had to come back just to praise you more, you are SO good at showing everything and not leaving anything out by accident just cause you're used to doing it. Bravo, honestly.

[@taufiqul435]

My laptop doesn't have bracket bro😢

[@StoneFace1977]

Thank you for this video. I went through a lot of videos just to see the type and size of the hard drive that goes in that compartment and every other video they just point at it. Thank you again.

[@NardoTV]

Thankyou for this! Keep uploading sir, you help us alot! ❤️🙏

[@shawnturner2829]

Really useful and detailed walkthrough. Managed to upgrade memory and SSD without sending it to the shop! Thank you

[@gifeight]

What ssd u used? Nvme? 2280? Which would fit in?

[@shawnturner2829]

@@gifeight Samsung 750 evo. Any 2.5 inch drive will fit so you can go mechanical if you just want it to store stuff. I'm using this purely to game so had to be an ssd

[@gifeight]

@@shawnturner2829 i mean in the m2 slot is it nvme or sata? I still want to keep my 2.5 inch hdd, i want to use the m2 slot

[@jebo54]

@@gifeight Did you figure it out?

[@gifeight]

@@jebo54 yes, in case ure looking for an answer, since it has M key port, Sata AND NVME are both compatible. As length, u can go for 2280( as far as i know u can go for the smaller versions too 2260, 2242., not completely sure). This is for the m2 port..

[@tim30.03]

Thx bro, I just finished upgrading my laptop with the help of your video 😄👍

[@lowkeylowkey1000]

Thanks for the opening of this machine. While I am familiar with bench work for laptops. Not everyone feels comfortable with it and I like the way you help people in such a video. =D ....plus I almost forgot the screws on the 2.5" bracket until you mentioned it, so thanks for the reminder! lol

[@projectjt3149]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I just added my SSHD in yesterday and I can’t tell you how glad I am that you brought up a lot of details. In particular, it got a little bit scary propping open the case because the board was getting stuck to the ports! Luckily, you brought this up and said to open from the other side and, voila, it opened up quite easily.

[@explorewitharnav]

not able to open it from backside, any tips?

[@ivoroitvain]

thank you for this video, it's very clear and well explained! Greeting from Argentina!

[@Mafin98]

very informative video with detailed instructions, keep it up!

[@sayantanmondal7641]

In some other video is saw the guy, removing the plastic flap under the screen, just to open the back cover for ssd upgrade. Thanks for this tutorial, cause applying the plastic flap back again was a pain.

[@condorX2]

I like the laptop cushion pad and the automatic screw driver. This save so much time and more comfortable to watch with the cushion pad. Cheers for the advice on the audio jack.

[@hairylegs222]

Extremely informative. Thank you this helped me a lot 🙂

[@TheCMajor9th]

lovely work there ! :D

[@soodraageshverj9579]

Thanks a lot bro, really helpful information!

[@titispriyandono3755]

Very helpful video, crystal clear explanation.

[@dynothane300]

thank you this video answered any question I may have had about this process.

[@gifeight]

In case you all had an HDD/SSD failing and want to buy another one and don't know which one (NVMe, SATA) or which length (2280, 2260...etc), I've been there, and had to learn it by myself. FOR M2 PORT... I upgraded this same model laptop with an SSD. This laptop has a M2 slot with a M Key port, which is compatible with both M2 SATA and M2 Nvme. As for the length, u can go with 2280, (or smaller as far as i know). Thought I can help you all, I was really confused before doing the upgrade, did some research, photo references, learnt a lil bit about the SSDs, HDDs and M2 ports... and there you go. Hopefully you will find this comment

[@yourdad4903]

Can i put ssd in hdd slot? If yes then whats the name ? Like nvme m2 ?

[@gifeight]

@@yourdad4903 the hdd slot is not a m2 slot. the m2 slot is the rectangular form of SSD (like the rams), the hdd slot is bigger and more squarish u can easily spot it on the mother board. If u a want an SSD in that HDD port, it has to be MSATA, as far as i know 2.5 inch. NOT M2

[@Evexin]

ah thank you, i was looking to see what length m.2 i could fit in here, thanks for being cool!

[@ruthlb7085]

Thanks! Really helpful!

[@ofrrz52]

Would the Samsung 970 evo plus work then?

[@boofwah]

Thanks a bunch, man. Helped me a lot upgrading my GF63

[@taufiqul435]

Bro please help mee, My laptop doesn't have a bracket😢

[@wilbing8465]

Great video. Thank you for the information.

[@ravindrabandi6810]

The way you explained showcases your enthusiasm and dedication towards your work. Good job ♥️. God bless you 😇

[@vd4169]

Perfect job! Perfect recording visual and great explanation! Thank You so much for sharing your video. Greeting from Italy!

[@AD-ng4mz]

Very well explained. Thanks.

[@Hill847]

One of the best tutorials 👍

[@foxforger1190]

this helped a lot, thank you!

[@thegamingpsycho666]

Just finished upgrading mine using firecuda 1tb easy upgrading thank u :)

[@sasansa]

Thank you for making this video. just follow what you did and I have done for mine successfully 🎉 Cheers x

[@jokesonme-pm6zm]

Thank you for this video. I just upgraded my msi gf63 with your help

[@taufiqul435]

My laptop doesn't have bracket bro😢  

[@newman4773]

God bless you for the knowledge you shared with us my friend.

[@niestabilnydestabilizator7526]

Thanks, that helped me a lot

[@yeeterboi6313]

wow man, thnk younso much for the vid

[@coldransom]

Thanks for the great video (:

[@seanpinkey2188]

THE best tutorial on this

[@ImAlpharius]

Helped a lot

[@blabakpaler8060]

what a usefull video. great video. keep it up

[@user-nv8vj3so3u]

Thank you very much it was very useful 👍

[@jd-fq1gv]

Thank you so very much! I used a SG 1TB internal Xbox HD. It fixed itself w/out bios & I Formated it. 😽

[@warlyansyah]

Thanks for the great video, anyway it works

[@spartan0722]

Great video, thank you.

[@pascalbanneville8530]

thank you very much for this video that I follow to install an Samsung new generation 2TB 2,5' SSD in my GF63. This kind of help is very important !

[@taufiqul435]

Please help me bro🙏🏻 My laptop doesn't have a bracket😢

[@davidtruglow7381]

Nice vid. Way better than most on this computer.

[@TheIndianAmbience]

nice way of explaining

[@nasigoreng_ati]

Thanks a lot for the video

[@pavankumar-cj7rj]

Really enjoyed watching this I wish you could get more subs

[@Baby-ui4gr]

Why is he using gloves?

[@tw350z7]

@@Baby-ui4gr it keeps finger prints off any areas touched . MSI laptops are great but show finger prints on areas touched.

[@nathanielpillay1646]

Thanks so much sir i really appreciate it

[@jamesmcdevitt5327]

Great video wish you was in the uk

[@pratik9840]

This is awesome 😲

[@smilefacebird2028]

I know this comment is really late. I am just really thankful I found this video. This is like the only video that explains all of the upgrade abilities on my laptop.

[@LSD-me5vt]

Thank you! Great thanks 👍🤝

[@ab-ne3ck]

thank for information

[@sou1767]

This helped a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@architectureworkshops15]

This was fantastic. I was considering to upgrade mine and was wondering if I could get the exact details of the SSD you have used for this machine please, I will be delighted to see your email soon.

[@tocsick129]

Perfect 🤩

[@yeuchua6422]

Superb.

[@jobeergamingtv8962]

nice! Can u also do show instructions how to reapply thermal paste and clean the fans for GF63 8RC because I'm planning to do it also on my laptop but I'm scared I might destroy it

[@SaulxDR]

Actually good content

[@madeinkonada]

Very interesting

[@allfd2414]

Very good video. Are those vinyl gloves?

[@canapo177]

Thanks

[@ianlungaro2502]

Can you link the components you use? I can't find a crucial 1TB M.2 SSD and I have the same laptop

[@youngminpark2102]

처음에 하드가 없었나요? 저는 미국에 살지만 지금 이제품 보고있었어요 1tb hdd + 128 gb ssd 이렇게 들어있더라고요. 그럼 이 랩탑은 하드 없이 ssd 128 gb 만 달고 나온건가요? 이제품 재질이 glossy 한 플라스틱으로 보이는데 원래 브러쉬드 메탈아닌가요?

[@brucedibben]

Hi Phil, Thank you for a very helpful video that made my job easier. I also have an MSI laptop (GP75) which I am adding a SSD to, however I am struggling to find a 2.5" guide like the one you used. I can find tons of products that accommodate 2.5" to 3.5", but since there is very limited space in the laptop, I don't think these will work. Can you please let me know what guide you bought and where? I am in Canada, so would really appreciate if you do have any information about where I can purchase locally. Thank you so much!

[@hellomycomrade2423]

did you not find it?

[@Tommygimbal]

been looking for this, thank you!! i have the same models but in 9th generation intel do you have the updated of the ram upgrade video ?

[@PhilsComputerRepository]

If you have the same model number, the upgrade process will be the same.

[@reshad711]

@@PhilsComputerRepository Hello, I have a new asus tuff a15, the video card is 2060, I want to increase the memory, I put hdd 4tb, but I do not know which model to put and which to put there, what advice can you give me? .DDR4 SODIMM 16GB 3200 MHZ What can I put on my laptop? Bye

[@ousha5011]

Hi, thx for your video. Can you tell me which model your hard drive guide? I can’t find anything to fix the 2,5 har drive.

[@alp.hrcn07]

Thanks Father 😊

[@luistobar8010]

muy bueno !!

[@FZtech1]

I would like to know what kind of protector you use on the cover that looks shiny

[@Anonymous09096]

hello, where did you buy the support(brackets) to fix the hdd? I bought the hdd but it comes without support(brackets) to fix it and I can't use it. thank you (sorry for my english)

[@markm.9590]

FYI, I have exact same model, the Factory Seal is so sensitive u barley touch it, it breaks half way the seal. I just did it tonight. Getting ready to add 16 gig ram, has 8 gig now. Thanks for video!

[@fushikun8514]

Samee. So that means you can't get it fixed by the company since the factory seal is torn?

[@ApolloTx817]

What SSD did you use? I recently bought a second hand msi-16rs and upgraded the RAM to 24gb but wanna update from 256gb to something a little bigger

[@dasegu94]

Hi! The adapter you used to install the HDD comes with the computer? Thanks!

[@markcruise3262]

where can i find your shop in korea i want also upgrade may laptop msi, how much will it cost for the 1tb ssd and 2tb hhd?

[@kamotengkahoybilanghoy9248]

nice video, also do you have video tutorial on seeting up dual drives. HDD for storage only and SSD for programs? Thanks

[@PhilsComputerRepository]

just right click on the start button and go to disk management and format the secondary drive as the D Drive

[@theidirianthinker108]

Reall important question im not a computer savvy but. If i add a storage like that on my msi laptop, does all the files and memory for games and apps stay on the new storage device you just added or is it still on the old one you took out.

[@pajarojuan_ba5253]

Hi, I just have one question, What is the thing with which you paste in the hdd so that it does not move?

[@ngagenokia]

Great

[@simonfernandes7582]

Thank you. Just added another ssd

[@heymrzanzeeba]

I have one of these laptops and wondered if it would support the Seagate Barracuda 4tb HDD. My model is the MSI GF63 SCSR with an intel core i5 10th gen and GTX 1060ti. I've heard lots of laptops have trouble with 4tb drives but I could really use the storage space. Would I be safer with a 2tb HDD?

[@PranayLadha]

Can you provide the link for the ssd and hdd drives which you are using?

[@csl9495]

My old dell studio 1737 laptop has an expandable 2.5 hdd slot. I think i will need to buy brackets as well. But what I've been looking for and havent found others to have the same situation I have. There doesnt seem to be a simple sata interface for my hdd or sata ssd to install to. There is someplace plastic component that protrudes from the mother board that looks like it would be where you would connect the interface but, it isnt. Am I suppose to be a sata connector for the mother board? Hope that makes sense haha.

[@DC-fb3hi]

hello. Is the trackpad bulging up more on the left compare to the right?

[@just_koy]

can you put the ssd and hard drive and other stuff on the description? thanks!

[@wirdayanifaizal836]

Your video is very useful, but I have a question, hopefully you can answer it, the laptop has a HDD, now, what I'm asking here, where is the bracket sold?

[@lowbottomy_4839]

On a MSI GF63 Thin 11UC-270, updated the RAM successfully; however, the hinge cover came off and won't reattached completely. Any suggestions?

[@chrisclarke1965]

This laptop is fairly easy to mod. The only downside with laptops is. The graphics chip is on the motherboard so you can't upgrade those. However. This laptop has a lot of great reviews and from what I see. With the gtx 1650. This laptops graphics can be compared to xbox 1x and pspro. This would be a great buy for on the go gaming. Yes desktops are a lot better on performance but I can at least game on my downtime at work. Win win 🙌

[@papaba3011]

Hi Phil it needs to unplug the battery for hdd upgrade !!!! I upgrade my hdd only

[@alvintechnology49]

Nice master🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯alwayz watching godbless🙂🙂🙂

[@arma1393]

Does it come with the brackets or you buy them?

[@BuXoI51]

Спасибо!

[@jgthe2nd202]

Does every MSI laptop need the bracket for the HDD and if so Can I buy the bracket from somewhere?

[@iamnanirandom2158]

Hey do you know what the part to hold the HDD is called I’ve just been using electrical tape to hold it in place

[@ayushrajput6284]

which type of m.2 slot is this : only sata or sata/PCIe

[@josegdumbniglet_1]

does the guide for the hard drive come with the laptop?

[@arunbhargava2357]

Hi - Congratulations on a wonderful video! Loved it the way you explained. I have two further questions that popped out after watching your video. Will greatly appreciate if you can answer. Q1. I have an MSI GS63 laptop. Where to find which SSD and HDD models will fit in this computer? You used the Crucial ones, and I am keen on knowing right specs for my computer. Q2. Once you replaced the 128 GB SSD with 1TB SSD, how did you reinstall the software on 1TB? Can you please have a video on this? or send a link if you already have? Will greatly appreciate. Q3. What did you do with the SSD card that you took out? Thank you so very much!! Look forward to hearing from you.

[@lowkeylowkey1000]

I know you may have solved this already, but for future reference you can actually perform the task you requested in any computer. Here is how: 1) If it is an option, you perform a function called drive cloning. It requires a specific program and some are free. But the free ones are often very confusing to new people. A good example is CloneZilla. It also requires a usb memory stick(around 16gb should be fine) and a 2nd memory device for the copy(clone) of your drive. But the the recipient drive has to be larger than all the memory in your drive you are making a copy of. Lets say your Windows drive is 100GB. You would have to use a something larger, like 128GB for example. 2) The other option is if you don't care about the contents of your old drive, you can buy a Windows installation package from a store like BestBuy. Go to such a store and tell them you want to buy a windows key with the usb stick. Its around 150-200usd retail. You get the activation key on a paper that looks like a credit card and a usb stick that will install the operating system to the new drive. If you turn off the wifi and not use a internet cable(called an ethernet cable or RJ45). You can choose at the installation process "I don't have the internet" and make whats called an Offline Account. That will bypass making a Microsoft Account and you won't get as much advertising on the OS. Just be careful about CloneZilla. It is a fantastic bit of software, but its mostly text base and very confusing to people, even professionals. Look up tutorials or find a clone program more user friendly like Paragon.

[@KomfyOwlStudios]

So towards the end on the bios how do you install windows and finally get to use the laptop. I’m stuck in the bios screen.

[@EriCK-ed6kj]

Hello sir. Can you recommend me for the upgrade. I just don't know which to choose

[@rushikurhe6509]

kdk bro