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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  • @naukumaija7056
    @naukumaija70563 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShirogunLikesUltraman
    @ShirogunLikesUltraman3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @trinity2725
    @trinity27253 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pushpe3687

    @pushpe3687

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Baby-ui4gr

    @Baby-ui4gr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why is he using gloves?

  • @nonameB6919

    @nonameB6919

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Helixlucorum

    @Helixlucorum

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao nice

  • @mohdekrama8597

    @mohdekrama8597

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Baby-ui4gr corona comes in handy

  • @naukumaija7056
    @naukumaija70563 жыл бұрын

    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

    @taufiqul435

    28 күн бұрын

    My laptop doesn't have bracket bro😢

  • @StoneFace1977
    @StoneFace19772 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gifeight
    @gifeight3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @yourdad4903

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gifeight

    @gifeight

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @Evexin

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ruthlb7085

    @ruthlb7085

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Really helpful!

  • @ofrrz52

    @ofrrz52

    Жыл бұрын

    Would the Samsung 970 evo plus work then?

  • @shawnturner2829
    @shawnturner28293 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gifeight

    @gifeight

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shawnturner2829

    @shawnturner2829

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @gifeight

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @jebo54

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gifeight Did you figure it out?

  • @gifeight

    @gifeight

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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..

  • @sayantanmondal7641
    @sayantanmondal76414 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tim30.03
    @tim30.033 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NardoTV
    @NardoTV3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @projectjt3149
    @projectjt31494 жыл бұрын

    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

    @explorewitharnav

    Жыл бұрын

    not able to open it from backside, any tips?

  • @ivoroitvain
    @ivoroitvain2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheCMajor9th
    @TheCMajor9th3 жыл бұрын

    lovely work there ! :D

  • @Hill847
    @Hill84711 ай бұрын

    One of the best tutorials 👍

  • @lowkeylowkey1000
    @lowkeylowkey10002 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dynothane300
    @dynothane3002 жыл бұрын

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

  • @boofwah
    @boofwah Жыл бұрын

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

  • @taufiqul435

    @taufiqul435

    28 күн бұрын

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

  • @hairylegs222
    @hairylegs2224 жыл бұрын

    Extremely informative. Thank you this helped me a lot 🙂

  • @ravindrabandi6810
    @ravindrabandi68104 жыл бұрын

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

  • @titispriyandono3755
    @titispriyandono37554 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, crystal clear explanation.

  • @condorX2
    @condorX2 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Mafin98
    @Mafin982 жыл бұрын

    very informative video with detailed instructions, keep it up!

  • @seanpinkey2188
    @seanpinkey21882 жыл бұрын

    THE best tutorial on this

  • @thegamingpsycho666
    @thegamingpsycho6662 жыл бұрын

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

  • @soodraageshverj9579
    @soodraageshverj95793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot bro, really helpful information!

  • @vd4169
    @vd41694 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jokesonme-pm6zm
    @jokesonme-pm6zm8 ай бұрын

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

  • @taufiqul435

    @taufiqul435

    28 күн бұрын

    My laptop doesn't have bracket bro😢  

  • @AD-ng4mz
    @AD-ng4mz4 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. Thanks.

  • @newman4773
    @newman47732 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jd-fq1gv
    @jd-fq1gv Жыл бұрын

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

  • @foxforger1190
    @foxforger11902 жыл бұрын

    this helped a lot, thank you!

  • @wilbing8465
    @wilbing84654 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for the information.

  • @ImAlpharius
    @ImAlpharius3 жыл бұрын

    Helped a lot

  • @yeeterboi6313
    @yeeterboi63134 жыл бұрын

    wow man, thnk younso much for the vid

  • @sasansa
    @sasansa10 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidtruglow7381
    @davidtruglow73812 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. Way better than most on this computer.

  • @pascalbanneville8530
    @pascalbanneville85302 жыл бұрын

    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

    @taufiqul435

    28 күн бұрын

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

  • @niestabilnydestabilizator7526
    @niestabilnydestabilizator75263 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that helped me a lot

  • @LSD-me5vt
    @LSD-me5vt Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great thanks 👍🤝

  • @user-nv8vj3so3u
    @user-nv8vj3so3u3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much it was very useful 👍

  • @blabakpaler8060
    @blabakpaler80603 жыл бұрын

    what a usefull video. great video. keep it up

  • @spartan0722
    @spartan0722 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you.

  • @smilefacebird2028
    @smilefacebird20284 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nasigoreng_ati
    @nasigoreng_ati3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the video

  • @pratik9840
    @pratik98403 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome 😲

  • @warlyansyah
    @warlyansyah4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video, anyway it works

  • @coldransom
    @coldransom4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video (:

  • @pavankumar-cj7rj
    @pavankumar-cj7rj4 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching this I wish you could get more subs

  • @Baby-ui4gr

    @Baby-ui4gr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why is he using gloves?

  • @tw350z7

    @tw350z7

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheIndianAmbience
    @TheIndianAmbience3 жыл бұрын

    nice way of explaining

  • @nathanielpillay1646
    @nathanielpillay16462 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much sir i really appreciate it

  • @jamesmcdevitt5327
    @jamesmcdevitt53273 жыл бұрын

    Great video wish you was in the uk

  • @sou1767
    @sou1767 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ab-ne3ck
    @ab-ne3ck4 жыл бұрын

    thank for information

  • @SaulxDR
    @SaulxDR3 жыл бұрын

    Actually good content

  • @tocsick129
    @tocsick1293 жыл бұрын

    Perfect 🤩

  • @yeuchua6422
    @yeuchua64223 жыл бұрын

    Superb.

  • @canapo177
    @canapo1772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @alp.hrcn07
    @alp.hrcn073 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Father 😊

  • @KTGGaming
    @KTGGaming3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I had a question about an issue I gave when I tried to upgrade my msi gf63 ssd. When I put it in and try to start up my laptop, it seems to be stuck in this cycle where it keeps going to the biome then when I save and exit it says checking media then goes back to the biome. I tried to switch it from UEFI to Legacy but a similar issue occurs. Do you know any way to fix this?

  • @iatsd

    @iatsd

    3 жыл бұрын

    You re-installed the OS, yes....?

  • @ianlungaro2502
    @ianlungaro25024 жыл бұрын

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

  • @markm.9590
    @markm.9590 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @fushikun8514

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luistobar8010
    @luistobar80104 жыл бұрын

    muy bueno !!

  • @madeinkonada
    @madeinkonada4 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting

  • @architectureworkshops15
    @architectureworkshops153 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @simonfernandes7582
    @simonfernandes75823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Just added another ssd

  • @papaba3011
    @papaba30114 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BuXoI51
    @BuXoI513 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо!

  • @ngagenokia
    @ngagenokia4 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @guitarpaul1
    @guitarpaul13 жыл бұрын

    I have an MSI laptop and the void sticker broke just from normal use and looks like how this laptop’s one is. So theirs may have just broken. Good to hear it’s not a warranty void!

  • @hxd9321

    @hxd9321

    2 жыл бұрын

    He said it doesn’t void warranty in Korea, your country may be different.

  • @Tommygimbal
    @Tommygimbal4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @PhilsComputerRepository

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reshad711

    @reshad711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @norbs2413
    @norbs24134 жыл бұрын

    How do I unplug the battery

  • @chrisclarke1965
    @chrisclarke19653 жыл бұрын

    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 🙌

  • @markcruise3262
    @markcruise32624 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @brucedibben
    @brucedibben3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @hellomycomrade2423

    Жыл бұрын

    did you not find it?

  • @allfd2414
    @allfd24142 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Are those vinyl gloves?

  • @Anonymous09096
    @Anonymous090962 жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @pajarojuan_ba5253
    @pajarojuan_ba52533 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PranayLadha
    @PranayLadha4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arma1393
    @arma13933 жыл бұрын

    Does it come with the brackets or you buy them?

  • @ayushrajput6284
    @ayushrajput62843 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jobeergamingtv8962
    @jobeergamingtv89622 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jevroii3637
    @jevroii36374 жыл бұрын

    When I took mine apart I pushed the battery disconnect button rather than unplugging the battery.

  • @just_koy
    @just_koy4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FZtech1
    @FZtech1 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rushikurhe6509
    @rushikurhe65093 жыл бұрын

    kdk bro

  • @alvintechnology49
    @alvintechnology492 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drand1millionotherpeopleha513
    @drand1millionotherpeopleha5134 жыл бұрын

    How to set up the boot drive to ssd and install windows on it. Please make a video on this laptop only.

  • @dasegu94
    @dasegu944 жыл бұрын

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

  • @1eduaard
    @1eduaard4 жыл бұрын

    How unplug the battery?

  • @DC-fb3hi
    @DC-fb3hi4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zappaballoon
    @zappaballoon2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video - I bought this laptop almost 2 years ago and I have no idea where the ssd mount it came with is...can you recommend some alternative solutions I can use instead of the official ssd mount?

  • @chiguireenmp3557

    @chiguireenmp3557

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you got a mount, i am searching for one

  • @kamotengkahoybilanghoy9248
    @kamotengkahoybilanghoy92483 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PhilsComputerRepository

    @PhilsComputerRepository

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lowbottomy_4839
    @lowbottomy_4839 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jgthe2nd202
    @jgthe2nd2022 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arunbhargava2357
    @arunbhargava23574 жыл бұрын

    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

    @lowkeylowkey1000

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nastytuesday3840
    @nastytuesday38402 жыл бұрын

    What bracket is that for the hard drive?

  • @jdubb6557
    @jdubb6557 Жыл бұрын

    Where can we get that HDD bracket online?

  • @EriCK-ed6kj
    @EriCK-ed6kj Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ValentinoNicko
    @ValentinoNicko4 жыл бұрын

    re-paste the cpu and gpu 🤤🤤

  • @wirdayanifaizal836
    @wirdayanifaizal8364 жыл бұрын

    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?