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Aorus 15P XD SSD Replacement

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Aorus 15P XD SSD Replacement

Introduction

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Many people are a little confused about how to expand or replace storage on their gaming laptops, and this guide will help you upgrade your computer faster. There are also a lot of notes in there about some of the problems I encountered when replacing storage, so I'll share them with you. The device manufacturer is Gigabyte; the device model is AORUS 15P XD.

Prior to starting the repair, power off your laptop and unplug from the charger.

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      • First, make sure the power is off and disconnect the power.

      • Use a Torx security screwdriver to remove twelve 1.2 mm screws from the back case.

      • Use an opening tool to gently separate the front and back case. Work your way around the perimeter of the laptop and undo the clips holding it together.

      • Remove the back case.

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      • Use a JIS screwdriver to remove the single 8 mm screw securing the SSD in place.

      • Slide the SSD out of the socket connected to the motherboard.

      • Slide your new or upgraded SSD in the socket securely and replace the 8 mm screw.

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      • Set the back case on the laptop but don't replace the screws yet.

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      • Turn the device back on and open the advanced storage settings.

      • Choose the storage used on other drivers.

      • Next, check if the storage you installed is recognized in local disk storage.

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      • If the storage is detected, replace the screws.

      • If your storage is not detected, open the back case to make sure the SSD is plugged in tightly to the socket. If not, go back to Step 2.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Thanks, does the new SSD need thermal pad as well? And if so what thickness?

Martijn Spits - Reply Share

Yes. what thickness is required? and which one is gen 3 and gen 4 slots?

Mark Jose - Reply Share

I read that the one slot can be used for gen3 or sata, however I don't see where might the sata drive can be placed inside this laptop.

Mark Jose - Reply Share

а как же вынуть аккумулятор?

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