✅ Free download RAM / SSD / HDD data recovery software: bit.ly/2zRpN9B TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - General info 00:35 - Opening the lid 01:16 - Disconnecting light bar 01:49 - Disconnecting battery 02:05 - Installing Hard Drive 03:57 - Installing RAM 04:15 - Installing NvMe SSD 04:50 - Closing the lid 05:20 - In case of PROBLEMS
Tech Finds Do I need to unplug the battery if I just want to put a 2nd ram in the empty slot? And if I don’t unplug the battery the laptop can’t not turn on like in the video right?
@@coolertuep You must at least disconnect the battery from the motherboard before making any modifications to your machine otherwise you'll get electrocuted.
@@Springfield_7.62x63mm can u please check in TaskManager > performance> SSD (where the graph is shown) on top right corner of graph there is the model number written
@@mozamorris my Hero III came with an extra ribbon cable in the box. If you still have your box, take a look around for it. If not you'll have to try and find one on eBay or contact Asus.
@@leonard9501 after you install the drive (assuming it's connected correctly) you have to go to Disk Management inside Windows. You have to assign the drive to a letter and format it in order to use it. Hope this helps! Good luck!
@Arch Deluxxe you said what you added one more ssd, if i right understand, so I want to ask , how ? I will buy samsung evo plus, butt how I see from this video its socket for 2,5" , can I install M2 ssd in this place?
Great video. Installed an extra 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD on an ASUS Strix G. Experienced zero issues. I've never upgraded a laptop before but your presentation explained everything I needed to know. Thanks!
Thank you very much for this video just today I upgraded my newly bought laptop same kind but with a gtx 1650. It was super helpful this video I put in mine 32gb ddr4 Kingston hyper X dual channel mode and a 2tb hard drive. I followed your guide and even held the power button for 30 second immediately after disconnecting the battery so the capacitors will discharge and avoid any problems at the end to not open it again. Thanks again and keep up the good work
@@TechFinds what is the maximum storage for the 2.5" SSHD slot sir (can i upgrade mine up to 4 or even 8 TB)? mine is G531GU-I766G9T, probably it's a G series not hero or scar but i don't really know
Amazing video, really. I found many different infos through my research, but this video is by far the most detailled, well shot and precise in terms of explanation. Tech Finds through and through. Thanks a lot!
Okay, if it wasnt for your video i couldnt have done my upgrades and the best part i opened it only once and put in 32gb ram, a 2tb WD M.2 SSD, and a 4TB 2.5" SATA SSD ddrive, put the cover back on, tighten the screws, reset the power, and bam it actually booted up and i have been using it now for a week, you are a genius....thank you, thank you, thank you, Pipefittermike, i have subscribed.....
i know i have become a pain....but....can you recommend a 2 tb m.2 stick i can put in this computer please...and yes i have subscribed...your channel is awesome for a 63 year old to get info from...Thank you, Mike
Hi I just want to ask ...when I add the 2.5 drive how will I know which the laptop will choose as the boot starter/ main drive between the NvMe m.2 and the 2.5 drive I personally would prefer the m.2 to be the main drive coz it’s faster Thank you
Tech Finds oh thank you so much yes my laptop has windows and m.2 installed when bought Last thing tho...if I download stuff like games do I have to choose what drive I download it into. Thanks for your help awesome helpful vid
man this is by far the best teardown/upgrade i have seen. i have the same model, if my OS is on my SSd how can i uopgrade ? also do i have to setup the new rams through BIOS or the computer will auto detect them ?
By doing this will this void warranty? And since there is already a 8GB or ram inside and can you add another 8GB of ram of a different brand? Or should they be of the same brand?
Thank you for detailing this process so well. Other videos vaguely gloss over things and don't zoom in/point out the nuances to open latches and such. if I may ask, does it matter which side up the SSD is installed? Or since it's connected through that extra connector, it doesn't matter? I got a Samsung EVO SATA SSD and it's pretty much logo side up or not.
@@TechFinds It's a 2.5" SSD. I installed it as similarly as I could to your video. Though I couldn't get the chassis out (one of the screws stripped). Thank you again for this thorough video, I really referenced it closely.
It depends on the specs. Check the prices of new models and decide how much you want to pay for used one. Unfortunately idk the prices of used models. It's individual thing
Hey really great video! Just one question, If I buy a hyperX ram stick and put it in the empty slot would it work fine in dual channel without reducing the frequency or would I need to get 2 × hyperX ram sticks?
@@aaxkit If you wanna mix you better buy Crucial instead to match the specs. HyperX is a good option only when you buy 2 new sticks. The latency difference may cause dual channet to be not activated and the frequency to drop.
Really Good Vid and explanation Upgraded the asus strix scar 3 w/ rtx2070 I upgraded my empty drive bay with a 2.5" samsung 860 Evo 2 tb ssd and it worked perfectly. You do have to go into Disk Management in Windows 10 and Create new Volume with the Unallocated drive to make it show in your file library, just putting it out there for any of you that dont see it in your file library immediately. But You have to do that for any new hard drive install anyways. Video was Excellent Deserves a Sub!
Thank you for uploading this descriptive video. Followed this guide while installing a WD Blue 1TB HDD into ASUS ROG Strix G731GU Laptop and it worked perfectly. Did the additional step of "holding the power button for 30 seconds immediately after disconnecting the battery" as pointed out by @Vasile Ilea. Keep up the good work!
@Akila Nonis Did you use the same flex cable from the video description? I have a G731GU and want to put a HDD but I didn't find the flex cable for this model, only found for G531 but I don't know if it'll work with that cable.
@@strattahernandezjuandiego2078 The flex cable which I used was the same but the pre-folded pattern of the cable was not the same as in the video. Because of that, I couldn't place the cable beneath the hard drive.
Thank you so much for the video, I’ve been thinking to add some HDD to my laptop and this video really helps to get an idea. The cables for the lights on the bottom lid are to be expected, yet I’m sure I’d have forgotten about them. I wonder though would it be a problem if I don’t reattach them afterwords? 🤔😅
Hey, can you please do a video on how to repaste this laptop? Asus technician has messed up my laptop with their crappy thermal paste and it now throttles even under single core workloads. Yours is the only disassembly video for this laptop, but there's no repasting video for the Scar. Please make one, would be really appreciated :)
Tech Finds yeah could be, it was the bottom right screw. Could also be the hdd as I used an external I had and removed the case and connector and used that.
Great video! You've earned my subscription. Quick question if you're out there, did your SSHD come with screws? Because mine didn't, and I'm starting to wonder it something's wrong.
Hi, welcome on board. The drives usually don't come with screws, but you should get the screws with your laptop. Check the box or envelope with paperwork where screws and ribbon cable should be
bought a refurb from Micro Center here in Michigan, i am looking for the caddy and the hard drive cable,and the keystone....it didnt come with it...where can i get those items please?
I linked the caddy and cable in the description of this video. The Keystone comes with the laptop and i don't know if it's possible to get it separately.
Well, i don't think that HDMI supports 240Hz. Also the laptop doesn't have Thunderbolt 3 and MiniDisplay port, so you're bound to HDMI. You can always buy 240Hz model.
Very good and informative video. I think the next time you do something like this again, you should at least mention which is the boot drive and swapping the boot drive for a new one will also include a clean Windows install. Other than that, the video was amazing.
Hey, thanks mate. Thanks for tip. Vast majority of gaming laptops come with m.2 SSD which is always boot drive. Unfortunately I don't have any m.2 SSD to replace the original one.
@@TechFinds Yes, but you're doing a video of how to replace what is in most cases, the boot drive. It wouldn't harm to simply mention it. This video has been 2 months already and I didn't expect you to actually reply on this. Keep up the good work!
@@patrickfigo8934 I reply on every comment (if I notice) ;) So you mean mention only. Good idea, you're right. I think I can do that even though I can't show the whole process.
Hello Tech Finds, I have recently bought an ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III Intel i7-9750H 16GB (2x8gb) 1TB SSD RTX 2070 17.3 laptop... I've watched your video and have seen the three options for 32gb RAM upgrades... All the RAM are similar in price for me and ideally I would like the 'best performing RAM', out of: Ballistix, HyperX and Crucial, which is the best? I know it may be personal preference but do any of these 'out-perform' the other? Thank you. Great video. 👍🏼
My sataCable camed with an earth teip, the cable was also bend in a way so the cable goes around the corner screw and in that way i could connect the earth to the plate. I can see that on ur board the screw closest to the connector goes diagonaly but mine is opposite, thats also why the flexiCable is bend in the way mine is. I didnt see that u connected any earth on ur board with the hdd/ssd. But they maybi upgraded that on my board. However nice video and thanks👍
Hi, thanks. Unfortunately I am not permitted to disassemble cooling systems in the laptops that I test and I don't own this laptop as I had it only for a limited time
hello, I am new to gaming pc's and laptops... im wondering what would be the difference in upgrading the ssd vs only upgrading the hard drive? should I upgrade both or one or the other? I am upgrading to 16gb (8x2) dual channel ram but not sure if I should also upgrade the ssd or hard drive?
If you need more storage you can upgrade the SSD or HDD. It's up to you. SSD is much faster than HDD, but more expensive. This laptop comes with M.2 (small) SSD by default and you have system installed on it. You have also one free slot for 2.5" hard drive or 2.5" SATA SSD if you want.
Hello again 🖐🏽 My laptop and HyperX RAM has arrived... Should I install the RAM first before the first start-up? Or, do the first start-up and then power off THEN install the RAM? I'm just wondering in what order to install it. Thanks.
Do you need to remove the led flex cables or can you just leave them and put the lid to the side, then continue? Is it ok if I dont unplug those cables because they are really hard to take out.
I just got the Strix G731 laptop and wanted to add that internal SSD since 500 Gb SSD is not that much.Since I have never really done this, I do have couple of questions. Do you absolutely need the tool you used to prop open the laptop or can just my fingers work as well? How fragile are the ribbon cables holding up the case? Also, the laptop also has a 2.5 inch hdd bay, right?Is this relatively safe? Do i need to worry about static or working with the laptop on a carpet?
Hey, you won't open it with only fingers, you need any thin piece of plastic to separate the bottom lid from the deck. It can be anything, a credit card, guitar pick.. But the tools I used are much more convinient. Don't worry about cables, because they won't break unles you pull the lid up fast without disconnecting them. The laptop has 1x 2.5" drive bay for HDD or SSD and 1x M.2 slot for SSD UT you already have 500gb one with windows here. I have never got shocked doing upgrades, but for safety reasons people recommend to disconnect the battery. (I never do that) But for sure the laptop must be unplugged
When he opened it up it looked like there were two ram sticks in dual channel. Does the 16gb version come like this (2 8b sticks) or is that something he changed?
You do it the same way as with HDD. Look for HDD screws in some shop or internet. I don't know the size unfortunately but it's universal for every 2.5"hdd
Hi, nice video, I was successful in taking apart the laptop without any issue. But One small question. Do you have any coil whine with your unit? Or does anyone who saw my comment have any problem like that ? For me is very annoying and I am thinking to return the laptop.
@@TechFinds Lol that's so strange... I already returned 2 units, And I don't know if I should bother to get another one... Even on asus forums, there were plenty of people who accused the same problem even with older versions... Thank you for the comment :)
this is rly best video for this notebook...but i have ine question...how u recovery full asus system to new m2 disk ..or u install new windows and download utilities from official site?
I didn't install a new M.2 in this video. I jest took off the stock SSD and put it back in to show how to do it. But if you wanna swap it out you have to fresh install Windows on the new SSD using tools provided by Microsoft. But the problem is that you will not have all the software that came with the laptop, so you have to download it from Asus somehow.
Hey there, purchased this laptop because of you, you really helped my decision, now i have a big issue : High temps and cpu throttling all the time under load or games, in turbo or manual it passes 95/98 ºC and throttles down, laptop doesn't seem to be hot enough for that, my guess would be the cpu temperature sensor failure but i don't know where it is located at...Can you help me out? Its a Scar iii G531GU with i7 9750h and 1660ti, graphics card never gets hot, only processor, what can i do? Thanks!
As i mentioned in many videos with Scar 3 it's the matter of thermal paste. You most likely got a defective unit with bad thermal paste application or as you mentioned the sensor may be defective. It's normal that GPU is always much cooler than CPU in laptops. You should consider sending your laptop for repairs / replacement on warranty
No, I didn't make such video, but maybe one day I'll make it just to show how to do it. It's the same process for most of laptops. As for now check it out and base on this video: czcams.com/video/UV72wLA06_c/video.html This men showed how to do it (in 10:25)
Hey man, thank you for the guide. I was wondering if I was able to upgrade the m.2 SSD and if there is 2 slots or just one slot? I am trying to upgrade it myself, saving money, and without the crazy pricing.
I have ASUS ROG Strix G, are they also the same inside? Should I do the same thing on the video? Because I really wanted to ADD more storage into my gaming laptop.
Hello! I'm trying to install a HDD in my Scar iii BUT I can't find anywhere that has the HDD Sata ribbon cable. Even the Asus accessories page doesn't have the HDD ribbon cable in stock. Do you know anywere else that stocks it?
Asus store is the only place where i found the cable, but i don't know if you can't use any other compatible universal cable. You should have got it with the laptop. Most people have it in the envelope with paperwork.
@@TechFinds thanks for the feedback. For anyone else in the same situation, turns out Asus DOES include the cable in the laptop box, it's just well hidden!
Hey mate, I have an ROG STRIX G731G and it has 512gb SSD built in and no HDD, I'm wondering if it's possible to add more SSD to it without replacing the SSD that's already in there with a bigger one.. cuz ya know, it's not ideal backing up 512gb worth of data and Windows.
Hi I just ordered this laptop for work - not gaming - and see the battery life is only approx 1.5 hours? can you upgrade the battery in this computer? Please advise - i am not a gamer - and my IT guy advised getting this for the work I do
You can't replace the battery with a bigger one unfortunately. Depending on what kind of work you do on this laptop you may do something to sacrifice some power for longer battery life. For example using "silent mode" which limits the CPU power.
By default the caddy should be inside the laptop and you should have the cable inside the box/envelope with paperwork. I don't know if you can buy the cable from anywhere else. Search for it on the internet
✅ Free download RAM / SSD / HDD data recovery software: bit.ly/2zRpN9B
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - General info
00:35 - Opening the lid
01:16 - Disconnecting light bar
01:49 - Disconnecting battery
02:05 - Installing Hard Drive
03:57 - Installing RAM
04:15 - Installing NvMe SSD
04:50 - Closing the lid
05:20 - In case of PROBLEMS
Tech Finds
Do I need to unplug the battery if I just want to put a 2nd ram in the empty slot?
And if I don’t unplug the battery the laptop can’t not turn on like in the video right?
@@coolertuep You must at least disconnect the battery from the motherboard before making any modifications to your machine otherwise you'll get electrocuted.
What is the company name and model number of pre-installed M.2 NVMe drive???
@@bhavik3497 It's Intel's M.2 SSD, but I'm not certain of which model it is.
@@Springfield_7.62x63mm can u please check in TaskManager > performance> SSD (where the graph is shown) on top right corner of graph there is the model number written
Said it once and i will say it again, the video quality from music to editing and explanation is amazing
Thanks mate. ;)
say it just one more time.
You sound amazing.
i COMPLETLY AGREE
Thanks for this tuto its helpfull
Just added a Samsung EVO ssd to my Strix Hero III. Thanks to this video it took 20 minutes with zero issues. Thanks for the great video!
What ribbon cable did you use? Where did you get it from?
Hey, I have a problem. My device don't recognize the data 2,5
@@mozamorris my Hero III came with an extra ribbon cable in the box. If you still have your box, take a look around for it. If not you'll have to try and find one on eBay or contact Asus.
@@leonard9501 after you install the drive (assuming it's connected correctly) you have to go to Disk Management inside Windows. You have to assign the drive to a letter and format it in order to use it. Hope this helps! Good luck!
@Arch Deluxxe you said what you added one more ssd, if i right understand, so I want to ask , how ? I will buy samsung evo plus, butt how I see from this video its socket for 2,5" , can I install M2 ssd in this place?
These are EXACTLY the instructions I needed for my Asus Strix, clearly and simply explained and demonstrated. Thank you so much!
Thanks for commenting! I'm glad that you found it helpful
Great video. Installed an extra 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD on an ASUS Strix G. Experienced zero issues. I've never upgraded a laptop before but your presentation explained everything I needed to know. Thanks!
Good, have fun now. :P
did your strix G already have a caddy inside when you openned it?
Yes, and four screws were included as well.
Most underrated channel ever
It's not so bad. Many people watch the videos :)
Thank you very much for this video just today I upgraded my newly bought laptop same kind but with a gtx 1650. It was super helpful this video I put in mine 32gb ddr4 Kingston hyper X dual channel mode and a 2tb hard drive. I followed your guide and even held the power button for 30 second immediately after disconnecting the battery so the capacitors will discharge and avoid any problems at the end to not open it again. Thanks again and keep up the good work
Thanks for your kind words!
I'm glad you found it useful.
@@TechFinds what is the maximum storage for the 2.5" SSHD slot sir (can i upgrade mine up to 4 or even 8 TB)? mine is G531GU-I766G9T, probably it's a G series not hero or scar but i don't really know
@@m_aminoracousticmusic6312 2.5" drives over 2TB are usually thicker so it may not fit. I haven't heard of any HDD/SSD/SSHD limits tho
@@TechFinds okaay then i'll just go for it, because if 4TB is too big imma just take it wherever i go with external hard drive enclosures lol
Thanks for also showing HOW to disconnect the cables. ❤️
Bro i really respect how you explain the steps perfectly and produce a great tutorial. please keep up the good work!
Thanks for your kind words mate, and Tha ks for commenting!
Amazing video, really. I found many different infos through my research, but this video is by far the most detailled, well shot and precise in terms of explanation. Tech Finds through and through. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! I'm glad that the video was helpful
Okay, if it wasnt for your video i couldnt have done my upgrades and the best part i opened it only once and put in 32gb ram, a 2tb WD M.2 SSD, and a 4TB 2.5" SATA SSD ddrive, put the cover back on, tighten the screws, reset the power, and bam it actually booted up and i have been using it now for a week, you are a genius....thank you, thank you, thank you, Pipefittermike, i have subscribed.....
Thanks for your kind words!
Good to know that the video was helpful.
Great video. Added a 1TB 2.5 HDD and 16GB dual channel RAM
I've come to your video again, this time for the HDD section! Hope you're having a great day man
Yes definitely, thank you. ;)
Hope you found what you were looking for.
Why tf he still have 5.8k subs?? He should have 100x!!! Those videos are helping all of us.. ty
It's hard to rank nowdays ;)
This video was so helpful, installing the RAM and the new SSD took a total of about 30 - 40 minutes. Subbed.
Thanks and welcome on board!
thanks for taking the time to make these videos. people like you make the internet a better place
Thanks for your kind words!
i know i have become a pain....but....can you recommend a 2 tb m.2 stick i can put in this computer please...and yes i have subscribed...your channel is awesome for a 63 year old to get info from...Thank you, Mike
Samsung Evo 970 is a good one. I actually linked few M.2 options in the description.
Really love the notebook that still comes with 2.5" slot.
Awesome quality, thanks for being here and making this video for us!
Thanks for your kind words mate!
Thanks a lot! Accidentally shot a tennis ball onto a glass of water parked next to the computer.... dog needs to play more than me :D
hello I have a question, if my laptop already has an 8gb ram, is it necessary to buy 2 new ram and replace the one that comes from stock?
No, you can buy just one additional stick of 8GB for example to have 16GB in total. It's just important to match the specs with original ram
@@TechFindsthank you very much I suscribe
Hi I just want to ask ...when I add the 2.5 drive how will I know which the laptop will choose as the boot starter/ main drive between the NvMe m.2 and the 2.5 drive
I personally would prefer the m.2 to be the main drive coz it’s faster
Thank you
If you bought the laptop with M.2 SSD and Windows installed on it then it will boot from your M.2 SSD even if you add another drive.
Tech Finds oh thank you so much yes my laptop has windows and m.2 installed when bought
Last thing tho...if I download stuff like games do I have to choose what drive I download it into. Thanks for your help awesome helpful vid
@@drvince0725 you can choose where to download an install your games/programs.
Tech Finds hahaha sorry for asking a dumb question...anyway thank you for the responses👍
Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial! Kudos to the creator who made the instructions clear and the audio and video clean!
Thanks for commenting!
this is best channel about Asus service!
Can you review xaomi mi gaming laptop 2019 Rtx 2060 please
It all depends on if I'll be able to get a testing unit from Xiaomi.
The videos are very nicely done mate!! Keep it up and upload more contents ....we are always there to support you!!!😉😉
Thank you, I do what I can to make the videos faster. :D
@@TechFinds and also upload more videos !!!😉
Thank you very much 🥰
just placed a new HDD on my laptop alone
@ETERNAL BARBARIAN no. still using the HDD. everything is cool
Best video tutorial, thanks mate, I just upgraded my ram and it worked perfect.
Thank you very much for the detailed instructions! My storage upgrade went smoothly 👍
Happy to help
Extremely smooth explanation . I love it .
i just added my stock ram from my strix 1 into my scar 3 , thanks for the help and your videos!
man this is by far the best teardown/upgrade i have seen. i have the same model, if my OS is on my SSd how can i uopgrade ? also do i have to setup the new rams through BIOS or the computer will auto detect them ?
You'll need to fresh-install windows on the new drive and transfer your files or clont he drive. The RAM will work automatically
@@TechFinds thank you
Finally an excellent English guide!
Thanks, i'm glad that it was helpful.
Great content, and one of very few videos with music that fits the video well!
Thanks for your kind words mate!
Very cool video. Hight quality and easy to understand!
Great video!
Thanks for commenting!
thank you so much for the in-depth video and instructions
Helpful video! Finally managed to upgrade the Strix G laptop (by installing HDD and RAM)
I'm glad that it helped.
Thanks for commenting!
@@TechFinds ok
considering i already have 32gb ram and 1.5tb of space in mine, it's good to know these are upgradeable
Hey! Quick question! Where did you get the sata connector for the drive?
Thanks this is such a huge help. Keep up the great work.
By doing this will this void warranty?
And since there is already a 8GB or ram inside and can you add another 8GB of ram of a different brand? Or should they be of the same brand?
It may vary between countries so better read your warranty card. You can mix brands but match the specs.
What is the biggest size hard drive that you can put in will it fit a 5 terabyte
Probably 2TB. But if you can find bigger HDD which is still 7-9mm thick then you can try
Thank you for detailing this process so well. Other videos vaguely gloss over things and don't zoom in/point out the nuances to open latches and such.
if I may ask, does it matter which side up the SSD is installed? Or since it's connected through that extra connector, it doesn't matter? I got a Samsung EVO SATA SSD and it's pretty much logo side up or not.
Are you talking about M.2 SSD or 2.5" SSD? The 2.5" one can be upside down, but the M.2 not.
@@TechFinds It's a 2.5" SSD. I installed it as similarly as I could to your video. Though I couldn't get the chassis out (one of the screws stripped). Thank you again for this thorough video, I really referenced it closely.
You are literally the best ^^ Quick question: which price range could be the best to get an Asus rog II today? ( used one of course)
It depends on the specs. Check the prices of new models and decide how much you want to pay for used one. Unfortunately idk the prices of used models. It's individual thing
Thx a lot for the video, i had no idea for what was that components that were out from the computer when i bought it
You're welcome mate!
Thanks for commenting.
Hey really great video! Just one question, If I buy a hyperX ram stick and put it in the empty slot would it work fine in dual channel without reducing the frequency or would I need to get 2 × hyperX ram sticks?
What I mean is combining the already provided ram with hyperX or both have to be hyperX for dual channel.
@@aaxkit If you wanna mix you better buy Crucial instead to match the specs. HyperX is a good option only when you buy 2 new sticks. The latency difference may cause dual channet to be not activated and the frequency to drop.
Questions
1. Do you need to buy the caddy and cable separately?
2. Is the caddy only supported for 2.5 hard drives, solid state drives and sshd
1. Cable and caddy are included with the laptop by default.
2. yes, only 2.5" will fit
Tech Finds is the cable in the laptop?
Excellent video. Thanks!
Thanks for commenting!
Is the process the same for a rog Strix g17? Also where can I find the hdd connector cable?
It looks like G17 has the same chassis so yea. I linked cable in the description, you can also search for it on that website
Really Good Vid and explanation
Upgraded the asus strix scar 3 w/ rtx2070
I upgraded my empty drive bay with a 2.5" samsung 860 Evo 2 tb ssd and it worked perfectly.
You do have to go into Disk Management in Windows 10 and Create new Volume with the Unallocated drive to make it show in your file library,
just putting it out there for any of you that dont see it in your file library immediately. But You have to do that for any new hard drive install anyways.
Video was Excellent Deserves a Sub!
Thanks mate! I'll probably make a separate video showing how to do the Disk Management work. A lot of people ask about that.
Thank you for uploading this descriptive video. Followed this guide while installing a WD Blue 1TB HDD into
ASUS ROG Strix G731GU Laptop and it worked perfectly. Did the additional step of "holding the power button for 30 seconds immediately after disconnecting the battery" as pointed out by @Vasile Ilea. Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate. :)
@Akila Nonis
Did you use the same flex cable from the video description?
I have a G731GU and want to put a HDD but I didn't find the flex cable for this model, only found for G531 but I don't know if it'll work with that cable.
@@strattahernandezjuandiego2078 If you're from USA you can try to find the cable for G731 on the site that i linked
@@TechFinds It wasn't there either, but I just found it on Ebay, I hope it works. Anyway, thanks a lot. Your channel is awesome.
@@strattahernandezjuandiego2078 The flex cable which I used was the same but the pre-folded pattern of the cable was not the same as in the video. Because of that, I couldn't place the cable beneath the hard drive.
Thank you so much for the video, I’ve been thinking to add some HDD to my laptop and this video really helps to get an idea. The cables for the lights on the bottom lid are to be expected, yet I’m sure I’d have forgotten about them. I wonder though would it be a problem if I don’t reattach them afterwords? 🤔😅
You would not have lighting then, but the laptop should work. If not you can open it again and connect the cables back ;)
Tech Finds thank you for the reply! Your channel rocks! 😊
Thank you for this video. I upgraded exactly like you did. And it works perfect.
Hey, good to know that the video was helpful. Thanks for commenting!
Sagar Patel hey did you change the m.2 if yes did you put thermal paste or something of just with the heat sink?
Very well made and super helpful video! Thank you!
You're welcome. ;)
please tell me what is gray under the hdd, is it a tape ?, what kind of tape?
It's something like a layer of strong tape. I don't know what purpose it serves there ;)
Hey, can you please do a video on how to repaste this laptop? Asus technician has messed up my laptop with their crappy thermal paste and it now throttles even under single core workloads. Yours is the only disassembly video for this laptop, but there's no repasting video for the Scar. Please make one, would be really appreciated :)
I don't have this laptop anymore. I had it for limited time and i am not even permitted to change thermal paste in the laptops that i test.
@@TechFinds Okay. But I really appreciate your videos, they are high quality.
Ok, so I have asus rog strix G and I’m planning to upgrade my storage. Is sata ssd compatible? Would it work ?
Yes it's compatible
Tech Finds as long that’s its 2.5” inches right ?
2:27. Bought one of those for my PS4 Pro !
How many PINS i need for 16GB RAM more? i have the SCAR III (I9 / RTX2070)
260 pins
Thanks
For the caddy hdd the data connector is in the way of the 4th screw hole
Maybe you have different cable. Mine wasn't in the way of any screw
Tech Finds yeah could be, it was the bottom right screw. Could also be the hdd as I used an external I had and removed the case and connector and used that.
Great video! You've earned my subscription. Quick question if you're out there, did your SSHD come with screws? Because mine didn't, and I'm starting to wonder it something's wrong.
Hi, welcome on board.
The drives usually don't come with screws, but you should get the screws with your laptop. Check the box or envelope with paperwork where screws and ribbon cable should be
Thanks. Clear and very helpful.
Thanks for commenting!
bought a refurb from Micro Center here in Michigan, i am looking for the caddy and the hard drive cable,and the keystone....it didnt come with it...where can i get those items please?
I linked the caddy and cable in the description of this video. The Keystone comes with the laptop and i don't know if it's possible to get it separately.
Thanks for the video man, I bought the same like you 2tb sshd
Sorry, I have a question, will all 2.5" Drives come with the cable assembly or is that a separate purchase?
What screwdriver do you need? Also does the ram need to be 2666mhz or could i use the 3200mhz option?
Use a precision screwdriver that fits the screws tight. 2666MHz is max
@@TechFinds Thanks! :P
Can I use a external 240hz monitor on this laptop? And does it work Over 144hz on the monitor? Or only 60 hz?
Well, i don't think that HDMI supports 240Hz. Also the laptop doesn't have Thunderbolt 3 and MiniDisplay port, so you're bound to HDMI. You can always buy 240Hz model.
The built in screen has 2 versions, 144hz and 240hz
Tech Finds it has usb c , i have heard it can connect to monitors over 144hz , and i just ordered a new monitor pls let me know if you try it.
@@makavelivii6518 It has USB C but without Thunderbolt 3 support, so you can't connect evternal monitor.
Very good and informative video.
I think the next time you do something like this again, you should at least mention which is the boot drive and swapping the boot drive for a new one will also include a clean Windows install. Other than that, the video was amazing.
Hey, thanks mate.
Thanks for tip. Vast majority of gaming laptops come with m.2 SSD which is always boot drive. Unfortunately I don't have any m.2 SSD to replace the original one.
@@TechFinds Yes, but you're doing a video of how to replace what is in most cases, the boot drive. It wouldn't harm to simply mention it.
This video has been 2 months already and I didn't expect you to actually reply on this. Keep up the good work!
@@patrickfigo8934 I reply on every comment (if I notice) ;)
So you mean mention only. Good idea, you're right. I think I can do that even though I can't show the whole process.
Thank you! This was very helpful
You're welcome mate.
Hello Tech Finds,
I have recently bought an ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III Intel i7-9750H 16GB (2x8gb) 1TB SSD RTX 2070 17.3 laptop...
I've watched your video and have seen the three options for 32gb RAM upgrades...
All the RAM are similar in price for me and ideally I would like the 'best performing RAM', out of: Ballistix, HyperX and Crucial, which is the best? I know it may be personal preference but do any of these 'out-perform' the other?
Thank you. Great video. 👍🏼
If you wanna the best go for HyperX since it has the lowest latency of all these sticks that i linked.
@@TechFindsThank you for your help! Keep up the great work. 😊
My sataCable camed with an earth teip, the cable was also bend in a way so the cable goes around the corner screw and in that way i could connect the earth to the plate. I can see that on ur board the screw closest to the connector goes diagonaly but mine is opposite, thats also why the flexiCable is bend in the way mine is. I didnt see that u connected any earth on ur board with the hdd/ssd. But they maybi upgraded that on my board. However nice video and thanks👍
Do you know the maximum 2.5" drive height this laptop can accept?
Do you mean the thickness? I wouldn't go over 7-9mm.
@@TechFinds noted 👍👍
This is excellent work.
Thank You!
Thank you it is useful video.
Thanks for commenting :)
I have asus g512lws version with ssd512 gb can i add extra ssd and thank you my friend
Yes, you can add a 2.5" SSD instead of HDD
@@TechFinds Thank you for the information
It was a great quality video!!..can you also do a tutorial on scar 3 rog for cleaning the fans ?..there are no quality video for cleaning fans..
Hi, thanks. Unfortunately I am not permitted to disassemble cooling systems in the laptops that I test and I don't own this laptop as I had it only for a limited time
@@TechFinds oh okay..no problem thanks 👍
hello,
I am new to gaming pc's and laptops... im wondering what would be the difference in upgrading the ssd vs only upgrading the hard drive? should I upgrade both or one or the other?
I am upgrading to 16gb (8x2) dual channel ram but not sure if I should also upgrade the ssd or hard drive?
If you need more storage you can upgrade the SSD or HDD. It's up to you. SSD is much faster than HDD, but more expensive. This laptop comes with M.2 (small) SSD by default and you have system installed on it. You have also one free slot for 2.5" hard drive or 2.5" SATA SSD if you want.
Thanks. I just added 1tb hdd for storage
Good vid , but where did you get the ribon cable for the SSHD ? you didnt mentionned this. Thanks
Hey, thanks.
It ships with the laptop inside the box/envelope with paperwork.
Tech Finds found it thanks 🙏
Well explained. Thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!
Hello again 🖐🏽
My laptop and HyperX RAM has arrived...
Should I install the RAM first before the first start-up? Or, do the first start-up and then power off THEN install the RAM?
I'm just wondering in what order to install it.
Thanks.
Hey, that's good you ask.
Do the first start-up, install Windows and all the updates / drivers and then install the RAM.
@@TechFinds Hello,
Wonderful, thanks again. 🤙🏼
Do you need to remove the led flex cables or can you just leave them and put the lid to the side, then continue? Is it ok if I dont unplug those cables because they are really hard to take out.
You can leave the cables connected, flip the lid over and upgrade your laptop, but then you have to be careful to not tear off the cables accidentally
I just got the Strix G731 laptop and wanted to add that internal SSD since 500 Gb SSD is not that much.Since I have never really done this, I do have couple of questions.
Do you absolutely need the tool you used to prop open the laptop or can just my fingers work as well?
How fragile are the ribbon cables holding up the case?
Also, the laptop also has a 2.5 inch hdd bay, right?Is this relatively safe? Do i need to worry about static or working with the laptop on a carpet?
Hey, you won't open it with only fingers, you need any thin piece of plastic to separate the bottom lid from the deck. It can be anything, a credit card, guitar pick.. But the tools I used are much more convinient. Don't worry about cables, because they won't break unles you pull the lid up fast without disconnecting them. The laptop has 1x 2.5" drive bay for HDD or SSD and 1x M.2 slot for SSD UT you already have 500gb one with windows here. I have never got shocked doing upgrades, but for safety reasons people recommend to disconnect the battery. (I never do that) But for sure the laptop must be unplugged
So for these computers it looks like you can have one ssd and one hdd/sshd, but you can't have two ssd's or two hdd's? Or am I missing something?
You can have one M.2 SSD + one 2.5" SSD / HDD / SSHD
When he opened it up it looked like there were two ram sticks in dual channel. Does the 16gb version come like this (2 8b sticks) or is that something he changed?
It vary between countries/sellers, so I can't really answer that question
If im installing a ssd and not a hdd, should i screw it in or wait til i get screws and what type of screw should i use
You do it the same way as with HDD. Look for HDD screws in some shop or internet. I don't know the size unfortunately but it's universal for every 2.5"hdd
Hi, nice video, I was successful in taking apart the laptop without any issue. But One small question. Do you have any coil whine with your unit? Or does anyone who saw my comment have any problem like that ? For me is very annoying and I am thinking to return the laptop.
Thanks! My unit didn't have coil whine and you're actually the first person who report that.
@@TechFinds Lol that's so strange... I already returned 2 units, And I don't know if I should bother to get another one... Even on asus forums, there were plenty of people who accused the same problem even with older versions... Thank you for the comment :)
this is rly best video for this notebook...but i have ine question...how u recovery full asus system to new m2 disk ..or u install new windows and download utilities from official site?
I didn't install a new M.2 in this video. I jest took off the stock SSD and put it back in to show how to do it. But if you wanna swap it out you have to fresh install Windows on the new SSD using tools provided by Microsoft. But the problem is that you will not have all the software that came with the laptop, so you have to download it from Asus somehow.
@@TechFinds thank u
Very nice video, and well explained! I was wondering if the 3.5'' HDD can fit in the SSHD bay, or is it only the 2.5'' SSHD?
3.5" is too big. Only 2.5" will fit, but up to 7-9mm thickness
Tech Finds oh okay! Helps a lot! Thanks!
I love this video! I just have a question... The connection of HDD is necessary under this?
Sure, you need to connect the HDD in order for it to work
Hey there, purchased this laptop because of you, you really helped
my decision, now i have a big issue : High temps and cpu throttling all
the time under load or games, in turbo or manual it passes 95/98 ºC and
throttles down, laptop doesn't seem to be hot enough for that, my guess
would be the cpu temperature sensor failure but i don't know where it
is located at...Can you help me out? Its a Scar iii G531GU with i7 9750h
and 1660ti, graphics card never gets hot, only processor, what can i
do? Thanks!
As i mentioned in many videos with Scar 3 it's the matter of thermal paste. You most likely got a defective unit with bad thermal paste application or as you mentioned the sensor may be defective. It's normal that GPU is always much cooler than CPU in laptops. You should consider sending your laptop for repairs / replacement on warranty
Nice video, do you have any videos on how to format and partition the new drive?
No, I didn't make such video, but maybe one day I'll make it just to show how to do it. It's the same process for most of laptops.
As for now check it out and base on this video: czcams.com/video/UV72wLA06_c/video.html
This men showed how to do it (in 10:25)
Hey man, thank you for the guide. I was wondering if I was able to upgrade the m.2 SSD and if there is 2 slots or just one slot? I am trying to upgrade it myself, saving money, and without the crazy pricing.
Scar 3 has only one slot for M.2 SSD and one 2.5" drive bay.
I have ASUS ROG Strix G, are they also the same inside? Should I do the same thing on the video?
Because I really wanted to ADD more storage into my gaming laptop.
Yep it has the same chassis so follow the steps
@@TechFinds cool. thanks!
It doesnt detect the Hard drive, I have exactly the same as yours.
Go to device manager and make a partition on your new drive
@@TechFinds yeah, I found it already. It's a common issue with new drives. But thanks for replying
@@jelle7 it's not an issue, it's a part of installation process :)
Hello! I'm trying to install a HDD in my Scar iii BUT I can't find anywhere that has the HDD Sata ribbon cable. Even the Asus accessories page doesn't have the HDD ribbon cable in stock. Do you know anywere else that stocks it?
Asus store is the only place where i found the cable, but i don't know if you can't use any other compatible universal cable. You should have got it with the laptop. Most people have it in the envelope with paperwork.
@@TechFinds thanks for the feedback. For anyone else in the same situation, turns out Asus DOES include the cable in the laptop box, it's just well hidden!
Hey mate, I have an ROG STRIX G731G and it has 512gb SSD built in and no HDD, I'm wondering if it's possible to add more SSD to it without replacing the SSD that's already in there with a bigger one.. cuz ya know, it's not ideal backing up 512gb worth of data and Windows.
You can istall 2.5" SSD instead of HDD
@@TechFinds thanks! Would you recommend Samsung 860 Evo or western digital green?
Samsung 860 Evo has a lot of good reviews
Hi I just ordered this laptop for work - not gaming - and see the battery life is only approx 1.5 hours? can you upgrade the battery in this computer? Please advise - i am not a gamer - and my IT guy advised getting this for the work I do
You can't replace the battery with a bigger one unfortunately. Depending on what kind of work you do on this laptop you may do something to sacrifice some power for longer battery life. For example using "silent mode" which limits the CPU power.
quick query. is the caddy already inside the laptop? and is the cable available from anywhere else because it seems to be sold out at the moment
By default the caddy should be inside the laptop and you should have the cable inside the box/envelope with paperwork. I don't know if you can buy the cable from anywhere else. Search for it on the internet