Upgrading the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop 4 and the Surface Pro X's SSD! 1TB in Minutes!

[@innoiso]

Hey y'all, realize that the editing in the first portion of the video gets a little confusing, please let me know if you have any questions! And I did manage to get a replacement set of rubber feet! In order to do so, you can do the following: 1) Sign into Microsoft's website, go to your account page 2) Go to your devices, and find your Surface Laptop. If it's not there, select Add a Device and input your Surface's serial number 3)Next to "Get Service for your Device" select "Start Order" 4)Select Category > "Accessory" and Issue Type > "Misc" and in the form, type "Need replacement rubber feet for Surface Laptop". Once you press next, it should start an order for the replacement feet. Mine were $5 with free shipping, but my Laptop is under warranty, so YMMV. Good luck!

[@NurText]

Worked like charm - thanks a lot!

[@blank_white_paper_revolution]

Will it support 2tb ssd?

[@LokeshThakur]

@@blank_white_paper_revolution surface pro 9s are suited for 2TB from what i have heard

[@CommonCentsRob]

It would be nice if the surface pro upgrade would be the focus and the inset pip would be a great big picture of you. 😂

[@thomastallerico6340]

Has the EBay SSD worked well??? The Amazon version is much more expensive by 100 bucks thanks Tom

[@ActuallyAwesomeName]

14:38 "it says 256 but we know that's not the case" Actually, dear innoiso, that, in fact, is the case. More precisely that's the housing of the SSD

[@innoiso]

🤣Clever

[@Hydraulix]

For anybody wondering - the thermal paste replacement may be optional, but the heatsink is not. Had to redo a replacement today since it got too toasty without the enclosure.

[@DavidM2002]

T4 Torx for me. I've watched a number of similar videos and they usually recommend the T3 however, a number of people have stripped the head of the screw. I suspect that the T3 is recommended because it does fit. It's just that it doesn't fit as well as the T4. So, if you do have a T4 Torx, start with that and only use the T3 if the T4 is too big.

[@binzzz27]

how’s the speed of the ssd you linked in ebay? is it the same or better with the preinstalled one? thanks

[@thomastallerico6340]

The difference in price between the Amazon SSD and the EBay SSD is 100 bucks. Have you had good luck with the EBay SSD??? Thanks Tom

[@mr.eldiablo]

A recommendation: Next time, you could switch both video sources. This view is less helpful. But good quality and good work!

[@a552bcx]

so how is it performing without the thermal paste after 4 months. I'm about to do the same but worry that it might overheat.

[@innoiso]

I didn't add any, just used the remaining stock paste that was still on the frame. And no performance issues so far

[@otisollosito6145]

is it easy to remove the tray of the original SSD? I'm using SP9 by the way. i have all the tools right now. I'm watching tutorials as much as I can before I start my DIY.

[@kevinmiles5770]

thanks for the video, I learned a lot. So my question to you is this. Since you are providing basically a HOW TO video, why not show the HOW TO in the larger portion of the video instead of a tiny PIP window. Most if not all KZbin videos have the person off tot he side in a PIP frame while working on the device so that people can see what you are actually doing. just a suggestion I am sure someone else may have pointed it out. Thanks again!😊

[@i_thoing]

Any suggestion how to transfer data from old to new drive that no need to reinstall/ reset anything

[@AndroidDigest]

Hey, on the Surface Laptop 4 in particular, what size screw driver did you use, on the back rubber feet, and on the SSD in particular? It feels like the inside screws are t4 for some reason, but I keep hearing people say t5. Also, I stripped my SSD screw due to this reason, so if you have any idea where to buy a replacement screw, that would be amazing to know

[@youmbgtube]

I'm ready to upgrade my brand new Surface Pro 8 after seeing this. This video is about a year old now. Do you have any undated suggestions for the SSD (512GB & 1TB)?

[@_Digitalguy]

I really wonder what the difference between no thermal paste and repasting to the heatsink is. I have made some tests on external NVME drives and if not connected to a heatsink they overheat throttle like crazy. Probably not here, but I wonder if repasting makes any difference. Anyway useful video as always

[@innoiso]

Yeah I was wondering the same. The aluminum shell of the SSD is too small to dissipate any heat, but there is a small conductive sticker on the back of the Surface Pro's that I assume is meant to transfer the heat to the frame of the Surface.

[@brianhaygood183]

Any write-up on installing Win10 or 11 from a USB? I looked into that a while back and it all seemed to revolve around setting up a Microsoft account, which then changed some stuff on my PC and took me a while to get rid of and then I gave up on swapping hard drives. If I buy a brand new Surface, what is the cleanest way to install Windows to a new SSD?

[@barados2006]

My M. 2 doesn't have a bracket on it, so cannot piggy back two together

[@MNGuy78]

Hello, general question when downloading the Surface recovery image, I downloaded the recovery image using my serial number etc from Microsoft's website, after downloading it to the computer, I extracted the image and after everything was extracted, all the files look good except the sources file has a red X beside it and not a green check mark like all the other files that were extracted, is this an issue or will it be an issue when I go to redownload Windows from the files?

[@dremmyy23]

Can I replace my microsofts 128 ssd with a Samsung 1tb ssd which is also an M.2?

[@aspirinemaga]

putting the main interesting zone as a side view and leaving yourself - very good

[@philippemusto7050]

Thank you for your videos, can you tell me if theSurface laptop Go ( ram 8 and ssd128Go) can have a 1To ? thank you for your reply

[@GotEmVids]

why not show the surface screen larger instead of you .

[@rpatel9901]

do you know if its possibleto replace the batteries in the laptop 4

[@abubackersheikdawood1965]

Surface Laptop 4 , I think no need to open back screws , only open front key board panel correct

[@innoiso]

No you still need to unscrew the back screws

[@ross5886]

Really clear - I'm going to try it with the SL4. Thanks!

[@innoiso]

Nice! Let me know how it goes!

[@mesut_-eh9uf]

Can the Surface Laptop 4 support pcie 4.0 ssd at all? If I check the mainboard specs -> bus specs via CPU-Z, it says pcie 3.0

[@kamalroka6069]

How much it cost to change 128 ssd into 256 for surface laptop go 12.45 inch. In uk?

[@innoiso]

If you search for "2230 SSD 256GB" you should be able to find it. I saw prices around $35 in the US.

[@kamalroka6069]

@@innoiso Hi, Does upgrading SSD create any issues on laptop?

[@innoiso]

No. Be sure you know how to reinstall windows and you have a way to connect to the internet once you do so (either with a Ethernet cable to USB or by installing the drivers using USB)

[@innoiso]

For folks upgrading the Surface Laptop 4, I uploaded a new video (unlisted) which shows just the overhead view and none of me. Check it out here if you want to watch it instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXKgXyLmrtkeac

[@edgarsi]

NB! PPL dont forget about BitLocker protection on Surface laptops! Once you replace your old disk, it will be unusable unless you have your recovery keys!!!

[@innoiso]

Yes if you are imaging your disk you can either turn off bitlocker or you can access your recovery keys from Microsoft's website

[@DagnyKight]

Why did you shoot this so far away? I can't see what you're doing.

[@innoiso]

I didn't realize this was far away, I tried to cut the overhead shot to be pretty close

[@Solo_adv]

I just bought a surface laptop 5 black color 16GB, 256 SSD Brand New sealed box .. eBay No issues works perfect. $749.00. Can you recommend Brand SSD to get? I'll be putting in a 1 TB also. Thank you

[@marianosilva616]

Hello there. Does this procedure work for Surface Laptop i5 ?

[@gobstopr1]

Great video, as always.

[@readebarber2904]

So no thermal paste needed for the Surface 8 correct? Looks like you just put it in the sleeve that comes with the device.

[@innoiso]

There was still a lot of thermal paste left on the sleeve, and I haven't had SSD slowdowns since. If you want optimal performance, then its worth replacing, but it's unlikely to impact most day to day things as far as I'm aware

[@jct9099]

3:32 I got a problem with this. When I finally changed my SSD card, it says they couldn't find a bootable operating system. How do I fix this?

[@innoiso]

You'll need to reinstall Windows by creating a USB drive installation. Search "create Windows installation media" on Google

[@ActuallyAwesomeName]

You said there'd be a link to the replacement feet in the description. Am I blind?

[@innoiso]

In order to get them, you need to go to Microsoft support for the Surface, and submit a repair request. You then select "Other" and type in replacement rubber feet, and they should route you to a purchase page.

[@ameerdodo9750]

The Microsoft Surface Laptops are better Opened from the space between the screen and the keyboard, just where the fans are. You put it upwards towards you. This remains the most appropriate way to open them.

[@ErickHernandez-vi2hp]

excellent video! Maybe it would be interesting to change a ssd for a surface pro 4, 5 or even 6.

[@innoiso]

Would be quite a bit tougher unfortunately

[@johnpittaway6149]

What are the recovery keys used when recovering after ssd replacement?

[@innoiso]

The bitlocker recovery keys? That's how Microsoft encrypts your hard drive, and if you follow the link they give and log into the same Microsoft account, you'll be given a recovery key to unlock the hard drive

[@abu.goldjunge]

hi one question... didn't you have to connect the USB stick and install the WIN software on it? or is everything installed on the mainboard including the product key? tanks

[@innoiso]

Yes, at the end of the process you either have to reinstall windows or at the beginning you can make an image of your computer and copy it over to the new SSD. The product key will be associated with your Microsoft account when you log in, and so it should fill itself when connected to the internet

[@abu.goldjunge]

@@innoiso ok thanks… just to be clear win is on ssd not mainboard right? Why im asking twice is because i didn’t saw you with a stick and a friend told me its on the mainboard (never heard that before)

[@innoiso]

Windows itself is on the SSD, not on the motherboard

[@abu.goldjunge]

@@innoiso thank you

[@Harel_Twito]

Hey innoiso, loved the video and wanted to ask for advice, I am from Israel and they don't sell the surface devices here (no official importer), which is why my brother bought for me the surface pro 8 in germany. I wanted LTE connectivity so we ordered the business model with 256 gb ssd, I wanted more ssd but because of the LTE and i7 configuration- 256 gb ssd was the top maximum I could get. I never upgraded ssd storage in my life or done any changes to a computer whatsoever which is why I'm afraid to cause damage and harm the device, but because I saw your video and it really does look simple to upgrade the ssd storage on the surface pro 8 I was wondering if I should try it myself. My surface is supposed to arrive in 2 weeks from now and I assume it would be better to make an upgrade such as this as soon as it arrives or as soon as possible in order to spare the headache of managing files afterwards in case I would like to make an upgrade such as this in the future. So what do you suggest, should I try and give it a go? 1 Tb is what I would go for, and I wanted to know where you got your chip from, ebay or amazon? (Because there are 2 links in the description). Also was wondering about the thermal paste because I saw some comments about it. if I go for it and try to upgrade, should I get the paste and apply it? I haven't seen you do so in the video and if required don't know how to do so myself, what do you suggest? Would love to get a response from you, thank you in advance!

[@innoiso]

Hey, I appreciate the comment. If you want to do this once and as professionally as possible, then go with a new SSD from Amazon, and then buy any CPU thermal paste like Arctic Silver, and just use a TINY drop on the top of the SSD before putting the case on. Put it in, drop on a fresh copy of Windows, and you're done

[@aryana3520]

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

[@innoiso]

iFixit has a guide on this that you should give a try, Im not sure of additional ways outside of what they and some other guides would say

[@agario7250]

Is it possible to upgrade to surface pro 8 from non LTE to LTE with sim card slot ?

[@innoiso]

Unfortunately not

[@GooseDaPlaymaker]

Do you have the 32gb Ram version of the Surface Pro 8? I am trying to find a video review on its performance...🤔

[@innoiso]

I don't, sorry

[@gurugamer8632]

Please recommend usb c charger for sbp 8

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

I took my SSD(I think it is PCIe3 when the SP8 spec can handle PCIe4) out using a Torx T4 screwdriver. You can pick that up at Ace Hardware for $3. I recommended taking the SP8(mine is graphite, i5,16GB, 256SSD bought Jan 2022) with you as some website told me to use a smaller Torx T3 that did not work for my specific SP8. I put new thermal paste on mine. Glad to have a WD 1TB SSD though only PCIe3 is only available currently, and didn't test for speed improvement afterwards but I would not benchmark it to save writing on my SSD.

[@youmbgtube]

Can you share where you purchased the 1TD SSD? - thanks

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

@@youmbgtube Did you get my reply?

[@youmbgtube]

@@jpadicecoffee9812 no but think I have decided to use cloud storage.

[@mesut_-eh9uf]

Can the Surface Laptop 4 support pcie 4.0 ssd at all? If I check the mainboard specs -> bus specs via CPU-Z, it says pcie 3.0

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

@@mesut_-eh9uf I would do a web search if pcie 4.0 is compatible with 3.0 boards, to see what's working for other people. It may work but you will only get 3.0 speeds from that pcie 4.0 ssd backward compatibility. I think, for true compatibility, go with a 3.0 ssd.

[@bredkov]

Can you measure side bezels of the screen?

[@ACE-fr8sf]

When will surface laptop 5 come out?

[@innoiso]

Hopefully later this year but my guess is as good as yours

[@je7887]

No mention about thermal paste!

[@innoiso]

Just added some to the description. Most CPU thermal paste will do, but I wouldn't advise conductive paste

[@abu.goldjunge]

@@innoiso pads also not? thx

[@yosyp5905]

where did you buy the ssd?

[@innoiso]

eBay, it's in the description!

[@yosyp5905]

@@innoiso sorry, I usually read them but this time I was tired lol. Thank you.

[@innoiso]

No problem!

[@SingaporeKen]

ALmost every online elecronics dealer online has them

[@jainztalks6170]

Do we need to install Windows 11 again after upgrade?

[@innoiso]

Yes, or you need to transfer over your files using a service like Macrium reflect or use backup and restore

[@blessingsara11]

Is the Surface X processor OK for music prod?

[@innoiso]

It should work depending on how complex the workflow is, but it won't be as capable as most other modern chips

[@seanpototoy8850]

hey, quick question can I use an external ssd for the surface laptop 4? I’m thinking of using a samsung T7 ssd and I was wondering if it would work. Thanks!

[@innoiso]

For booting off of? Or just storing data on?

[@seanpototoy8850]

@@innoiso I dunno what to answer cause Im quite new to this but I’d like to use it for storing games from steam and playing it.

[@innoiso]

No problem, then you're just going to use the SSD as an external drive, and you won't be booting from it. Once you get the Surface and install Steam, you can go to Steam's settings and change the Steam Drive to your Samsung T7. Then you will be able to play games from it!

[@seanpototoy8850]

@@innoiso Alright, thanks again man!

[@pascalbirle9760]

maybe next time when you fix sth change the two pic position

[@innoiso]

Will do, thank you!

[@gurugamer8632]

Surface pro 8 good for programming?

[@innoiso]

Absolutely

[@12kajan]

it is really help full

[@innoiso]

Glad I could help!!!

[@Napoleon_Blownapart]

Anything below 1TB storage on that price point is a scam.

[@danhex]

And surface pro 7 plus

[@innoiso]

True

[@hyper-novaa]

Just use the overhead camera only we don't need to look at you all the time.

[@karlleiserbach1411]

I cant see shit

[@Cbcw76]

I'm glad your face, body and desk are so well in-focus, and none of the parts are. That's really soooo much more important for parts-upgrading! I really enjoyed the almost half-second view of the SSD and your comment, "You can see thermal paste..." Really? Again, that almost half-second wave-around was soooo helpful. sheesh.

[@innoiso]

Sorry, I tried to get the second camera in a good place, but had to use my phone after some time because the camera battery died. Let me know if you have any questions with the install

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

Angry much? This video provided you with everything you need to change the SSD.

[@Feerlyss]

Exactly. What a shit show. We don’t want to see you we want to see the fucking products.

[@Junkman2008]

Why do you put distracting, stupid music in the background of your video? It adds NO VALUE.

[@innoiso]

Sorry!

[@molonlabe8792]

Is it possible to upgrade the Surface 64 gig? I don't have an SSD hatch door on my machine's underside.

[@innoiso]

I assume you mean the Surface Go? Or an older Surface? If that's the case you cannot upgrade it

[@molonlabe8792]

@@innoiso I just finished upgrading to a 512 gb NVMe SSD. Restored the system from a usb drive and it runs smooth and fast!