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And the 64GB eMMC version can be upgraded to an M.2 NVME SSD too.
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And the 64GB eMMC version can be upgraded to an M.2 NVME SSD too.
so in all reality the answer is no
Is that the same size as the Xbox series internal card? If so hopefully more users of the size will hopefully bring down prices?
I'll be honest expansion from the 64gb eMMC was my big question so colour me tempted. I've swap headphone ports on switches and batteries in ipads and this sounds much easier.
Edit: Yes same drive size as Xbox series: https://uk.pcmag.com/gaming-systems/...digital-m2-ssd
Surprised Microsoft limited themselves to 2230.Quote:
Originally Posted by cheesemp
Not that 2230 would cost them more as they have the volumes, but it limits their max capacity, max speed (SSDs are parallel) and max heat dispersion.
Sony didn't limit themselves and hence have a faster disk system. Looking at a PS5 teardown, Sony supports everything from 2280 downwards:
https://i.imgur.com/YyqEW74.png
https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/7/21...ny-power-noise
The answer is yes. If you're comfortable swapping a 2.5" drive in a laptop you can probably do this. You might need some m.2 nvme to USB enclosures for copying data over if there's no re-install path. You might also need to temporarily remove some parts like the heatsink or a wifi antenna if they get in the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3dcandy
Seems like Kioxia and Dell sell 1TB m.2 2230 drives.
And void the warranty? Can't see any chance the warranty would stay intact - so for me, despite the fact I'm happy to do it I wouldn't as I can't afford an expensive paperweight at the momentQuote:
Originally Posted by CampGareth
That's fair. I think I'll stress test mine for the first month to check for early failures then swap the drive. I wonder if boosting the TDP to 30W would void the warranty ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 3dcandy
What kind of laptop are we talking about!Quote:
Originally Posted by CampGareth
Even Apple (way back when they used normal 2.5" drives), didn't make it hard as this. Okay, it could be worse like a "modern" phone with glued covers etc, but is no user serviceable machine.
To be fair some HP's I've done is very hard with the keyboard having to be removed and then heatsinks etc. but as I've said above all were out of warranty. The worst bit with these HP's is prising the case open because at least one of the tabs always breaks and then the laptop creaks afterwardsQuote:
Originally Posted by kompukare
This doesn't sound like it's as simple as swapping the HDD in a laptop. I've been at about 4 or 5 different laptop HDDs of late and none of them required removing EMI shielding or thermal management components. This sounds to me as though it's a "yes it uses standard parts and we haven't put any barriers in your way on purpose, but it's not designed to be user servicable and we won't warranty it". Which is absolutely fine by me. This is a SFF device and it's going to be a pain to disassemble, reassemble. But a lack of active protections against end-user replacemant is fine (APPLE).
By the way, I also put about 30KV through a couple of old HDDs.... really interesting as the arcing ate away at the conductive parts of the platter. My wife was 3 stories up and could hear the noise of the arcing, lol.
Still better than a soldered-on SSD that is firmware-locked to the mainboard ;D
It's an example. Can you operate a screwdriver well enough to replace a HDD from a laptop? If so, you'll likely be fine putting an NVMe drive in a Steam Deck. The only way they could make it properly difficult is if you've got to remove the front glass and display to get to it. For anything less there'll be video teardowns to follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by kompukare
Maybe, but there's a big difference between opening a panel, removing a connector / caddy and swapping something designed to be user serviceble and something that isn't. Teardown vids are great but you are ultimately voiding a warranty. Bear in mind the Consumer Rights Act means their one or two year warranty is meaningless to a large degree, that is a big step for most people. For people like you (I assume) and me who tear stuff apart for fun and experience, not so much. For the average person it can be a big deal. Kinda like changing brake pads on a car is really easy with minimal tools, but most people won't touch it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CampGarethIt's an example. Can you operate a screwdriver well enough to replace a HDD from a laptop? If so, you'll likely be fine putting an NVMe drive in a Steam Deck. The only way they could make it properly difficult is if you've got to remove the front glass and display to get to it. For anything less there'll be video teardowns to follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by kompukare
Same SSD as the Surface Pro 7+.
Nice. Still not buying without Windows 10/11 installed.
P.s. Buy a CalDigit Tuff Nano and rip the drive out. Done.
I wouldn't touch cars without being very sure my axle stands are sturdy! I see your point but think that the Steam Deck userbase will skew towards tinkerers, partly through necessity when something doesn't work right and partly because of the number of PC builders/gamers on Steam. Valve have the option of not voiding the warranty to encourage tinkerers or making spare parts available, I hope they do. Roll on December/Q1 2022.Quote:
Originally Posted by philehidiot