Helped me so much thanks. For people wondering screw sizes : for outside, a TORX T5 is good, and for the internal heat shield PH00 is good. Don't try to scrap off the sticker on the SSD screw, just put the screwdriver through it.
I wish I didn't scratch off the sticker on the SSD screw, now some of the lefover paper got stuck inside the screw and the screwdriver seems not to fit properly. Any tips to solve the problem?
Thanks so much for this. I just performed a successful SSD upgrade to the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB thinking that would resolve the problem of my Matebook crashing yesterday and not booting up, but it looks like the problem is something else. The music in your video helped me stay patient and calm with all of those screws. Thank you!
Was your previous ssd a LiteOn? What were your BSOD error before and now with ssd replaced? Are they different? I had CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED and UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION + "no boot device" before having replaced the motherboard. Now I have almost daily WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR + "no boot device". Someone blamed the LiteOn ssd (mine is from this manufacturer) so I was thinking of replacing that, but after seeing your comment I don't know what to do.
@@afaik8 Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. I think that the SSD from start was a LiteOn but I changed to a Samsung EVO 970 2TB drive for storage reason not due to issues. The reason the EVO drive was replaced in the video was only for showing how to perform this task.
@@nicholastan6062 Sorry for being late. Yes, eventually the laptop did not boot up at all so I was forced to try replacing the SSD. No BSOD since then :) LiteOn SSD died and I was only able to do a partial file recovery, so better swap SSD quickly...
this is a really great video - thank you what the video is missing is some benchmarks before and after. it would have been great to see the difference in temperatures and fan noise, as a result of changing the thermal paste i have the 2018 version of the laptop and gpu temps seem very high when light gaming, considering making this change but i am very keen to see what the difference in temperatures and especially fan noise that this makes! thank you
I'm sorry, totally missed your question. I have sold the device and are testing other laptops as you can see in my channel under videos. The temperatures went down by 3-5 degree celsius if I remember correctly. The fan noice didnt change, but it came on later then before.
In the HUAWEI MATEBOOK X PRO 2021 the SSD is in plain sight once the back is off and you do not need to take off the heatsink. Just a tiny phillips screw.
Hi thanks for this Video. But what did you did on the new SSD Hard disk before to install it? Because Windows has started directly without manipulation. Windows was already install on the SSD before? or Was already pre-install in the computer? Thanks again Regards Eric
Thank you so much, it helped me a lot! I just replaced my screen with the help of your video. It's working fine and the screen seems qualitative! The only downside -which is quite annoying- is that when I close my screen, it looks like the laptop doesn't recognize it and doesn't go to sleep. The only way is to manually turn it off or put it to sleep. I do believe I reinstalled everything correctly but I may have missed something. Do you have an idea of where it might come from? Thanks for your help!
great video, thank you I was able to change my SSD thanks to you for a WD Blue SN550 1TB However, my computer has been getting very hot ever since. I did the operation twice thinking that I had put too much or not enough thermal paste (ARCTIC MX-4) but nothing helps shouldn't the thermal pads be changed too, which can be seen at the bottom right of the fan?
Hi there. Thanks for the video. I did subscribe but I do have a question. What did you replace your old SSD with? What brand and type? Is it possible to get a 2tb SSD for this laptop?
Hi, I reinstall the software that I have installed. Huawei matebook x pro have only their own software handeling driver updates and you can download it from their Web site. Another way is to use a disc clone software to give you a smooth transition.
@@fununlimited9495 The one I have is Samsung EVO 970 2TB, the one on sale at Amazon is the EVO Pro 2TB that I have linked below. I would also consider the 80$ cheaper Samsung 860 EVO 2TB. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :) www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-Plus-MZ-V7S2T0B/dp/B07MFZXR1B/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=samsung+evo+2tb&pd_rd_r=7c73939a-eed4-4081-9031-bc01d0dd6b27&pd_rd_w=0dY2k&pd_rd_wg=91rTj&pf_rd_p=9dad86ae-1554-484b-9cc0-f9673b44705e&pf_rd_r=1EC04FVTY35E7V6W3EDG&qid=1613664584&sr=8-2 www.amazon.com/Samsung-860-SATA-Internal-MZ-N6E2T0BW/dp/B07822SVMS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=samsung+evo+2tb&pd_rd_r=7c73939a-eed4-4081-9031-bc01d0dd6b27&pd_rd_w=0dY2k&pd_rd_wg=91rTj&pf_rd_p=9dad86ae-1554-484b-9cc0-f9673b44705e&pf_rd_r=1EC04FVTY35E7V6W3EDG&qid=1613664584&sr=8-5
Hi, thank you for your interesting video. I’m still waiting for the new (2019) edition of matebook pro x but no news about it. Maybe it will be delayed due to the recent ban... do you have any news? Do you suggest to proceed with the old version and update SSD. Thanks for replaying if you find interesting for your follower.
First of all give you the congratulations and the thanks for the video. You would be so kind as to tell me if the RAM of the laptop is welded to the plate or on the contrary it is in a slot and can be replaced to extend it easily. Thank you very much and greetings
Thanks for nice comment, please subscribe to the channel if you havn't already :). The laptops RAM is unfortunatly soldered on the motherboard as all 13 inch laptops, except for maybe Alienware 13.
@@DEATHMETALCYCLE Tricky business! First you will have to find 4 8GB modules(to get 32GB RAM) that is possible if the sockets are some kind of standard. To remove the 4 modules you will have to do a full teardown to be able to access the area were the pins are welded. Be very careful when you loosen the modules so that you don't damage the circuits around the modules. The last problem is to solder the new 8GB modules in place and reassemble the laptop. I have never done this myself or seen it been done but someone must bi the first one. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Great vid! Im not sure that distributing the paste with the q tip is necessary? I thought maybe by spreading it out you subject the paste to forming air bubbles?
Yes you are right, I used a litteto much and removed some. I tiny dott should be enough on these tiny areas, no need for spreading it out. Thanks for your feedback, please subscribe to the channel.
I got 5 degrees lower temperature when running benchmarks, but didn't notice any difference running games. I have sold my unit now as I got a good price for a Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1,
Hi, Thanks for watching! Yeah disconnecting battey is always the safe way, but the as log as you dont create a short circuit you will be fine :)The wires are isolated and no contacts are touched, the processor itself have no contacts visable eithe but the motherboard have when the power is on(correct me if I'm wrong). The only problem I see is if you use way to much paste that spread across the circuits and after assemble the computer and press the power button you can damage the computer. Thanks very much for subscribing, if you have any questions regarding anything don't hesitate asking :)
Don't get me wrong, this is Your device, do what You like, but I'm electrical engineer by profession and when I see something like this my hair goes up! And yes, You are wrong 100%! Even if You are not physically turned on computer, some motherboard components in this computer are actually running all the time! In the future, if You are doing something like this, first disconnect Your battery! Just think that these electronic components are electrostatic sensitive and You connect their multiple contacts unevenly! Thermal paste is more or less childish game, at least to me, no big deal, but of course incorrectly application can also get more damage then use, as You say. And so ...
Hi. Do you know what size of screw used for the m.2 slot? I have a Matebook D16 which has a second m.2 slot but no screw for it, and huawei or just the D16 using a none regular size, much smaller than usual, and I can't find anywhere or just don't know how to search for it by size or name.
Hi, thanks for the question. No, I have no idea of what screw size is used. Some stores like Bauhaus or Hornbach have screws that you can buy just 1 of. I is most likly a M type and the length is probably the same as for other M.2 screws as I guess you refere to the length when mention the size. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Sorry for the late answer, the song is free to use and named Red Echoes - Last Parade and I just love it. Please support the channel by subscribing that would me a very happy creater :)
I didn't try, looked like the laptop frame was in the way. I returned my device since I had issues with screen freeze randomly. Please subscribe to my channel and help me reach 1000 subscribers : )
There's a report on reddit stating that it is indeed possible to replace the SSD without entirely removing the metal cover, however the author found a foam pad underneath the SSD to be in the way which is why he had to remove a few screws from the metal cover to slightly lift it and then push the SSD underneath. Check the thread at www.reddit.com/r/MatebookXPro/comments/8w6jjy/how_to_upgrade_ssd_on_matebook_x_pro/e4akyst/
@@thetechzone6558 I get bsod with critical process failed error all the time. Installed windows fresh multiple times to no avail. If I try your method would it help in resolving the issue?
Hi, thanks for watching this video. Not so much, I got 3-4 degree celsius lower temperatures running 3DMark benchmarks, a more diffecult solution would have been the use of liquid metal thermals like the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal paste but that stuff scares me a little. Please support the channel and help me reach 1000 subscribers I'm so very close now, as I support yours :)
Hi, thanks for the question. I think that Huawei must accept the change of SSD as so many other manufactures does, but i'm not 100% sure. The paper seal doesn't say anything regarding warranty as far as I can remember. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
If you install a new M.2 right onto a brand new out of the box laptop, do you have to do any of the recovery steps or does the motherboard automatically load it right onto the SSD the first time?
Hi, thanks for your question. There are several ways, a clean windows installation by downloading Microsofts creation tool and make a USB recovery disk. When you have installed windows you need Huaweis pc manager to get the drivers in place. The second method is to search for recovery drive in windows search. You need to have a 16GB USB drive, plug it in and follow the instructions. When the creation of the recovery drive is finished you need to boot the device and set boot priority to boot from USB drive. I hope this instruction can help you. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. My laptop was almost new at the time for the video so didn't clean the vents. I will be very grateful if you could consider subscribing to the channel :)
Hi! Great Video! I got the idea that in huawei x pro you can't update its ssd (my xpro is 256 SSD), but this video proves that i was wrong! Could I replace my 256ssd with 2TB SSD, all by myself?
Hi, thanks for your feedback. It is possible to have a 2TB SSD in this device and to do it your self. I don't know how Huawei will support the laptop if you remove the SSD as it is a sticker on the screw holding the drive in place. I also recommend you to have really good order on all the screws.
Thanks for watching this video. The Geforce MX150 is soldered on the motherboard and can not be added after you bought it, don't think you can buy that chip from Nvidia and solder it your self. The Thunderbolt connection is not dependent on the dedicated graphics so if you plan to buy an external graphic dock like the Razer Core(+ graphic card) or Gigabyte gamingbox(graphic card included) for gaming on high graphic settings via the Thunderbolt USB-C port you are fine to go. I would be very glad if you can subscribe to my channel :)
i have a problem with mine when i plug the power lead in its a solid whit light when i power it up keyboard lights up no display and power light next to cable flashes white ?
Hi, thanks for the question and very sorry for the late answer. It's almost impossible to answer on your question. Did you disconnect any cables when disassembly the device? When you cleaned the old thermal paste did you see to that no liquid was left on the circuits? Did you get all screws in place, it is very easy to loose one into the case. Can you access the Bios? I you long press the power button for 1 minute you will reset the system and that can maybe help. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Is the thermal paste necessary? I found that the thermal paste (probably too much) was causing my matebook the BSOD (WHEA cuncorrectable error). After removing the paste, no more such trouble but would that affect anything? Thanks in advance.
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. I will recommend using thermal paste, just a thin layer of course, but it is possible to run without. The temperature should be higher without and the CPU will throttle and lower the voltage to adjust. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Hi, thanks for the interest in this video! the kit is called Hama mini screwdriver kit and can be found in the link below. The tool is very exact and works well. I would be very happy if you could subscribe to the channel :)
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. Yes PCI4 is backward compatible with PCI3. I will be very grateful if you could consider subscribing to the channel :)
I will not recommend using tha old paste, you can see that its not evenly spread on the surcace and the manufacturer often use cheap paste. Please subscribe and help me reach 1000 subscribers : )
is Cooling Architecture? The fan is doing what, nothing? in my opinion the cooling is practically passive because it does not have radiators for the heatpipes to pass to cool, it does not have nor compare with the cooling system of msi ps42 that is a direct competitor and with equal specifications
Yeah, it's a very strange solution and the only way to seriously improve cooling is to do a complete redo. Check Brad Ling's videos, they are really good and makes a big difference. Please support me by subscribing : )
@@thetechzone6558 I had watched a video of Brad Ling but was from the original meme John Cena kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk I just saw the videos of matebook was a good solution
Where is the video whereby you test the Matebook X Pro with your eGPU to play the latest games on one display at full HD. I have the Matebook with the highest specs myself but really considering to get an eGPU. Already have a good PC back at home but since I will be moving out soon and live in another country, I find it hard to take my PC with me as the eGPU is portable, easily installed and I can install one 2/4K screen to do my study work on it as well beside of gaming. Really liking the idea of having eGPU but there ain't many videos yet with the Matebook. Could you please upload more! Thank you.
Thanks for your interuclips.net/video/BfOxhn8CAFkr/видео.htmlest, here is a video that shows the result playing with and without the Core. Please subscribe. ruclips.net/video/BfOxhn8CAFk/видео.html
@@thetechzone6558 Oh cheers, thank you! Looks like I didn't look close enough. Can you also do one with other games? Does the VAN of the laptop also start to blow once the eGPU is connected and you play games in high specifications?
The fan kicks in on low speed when connected, not so high sound. The razer Core have a much higher sounding fans and when the gtx 1080 starts running hot I measure 55 decibel.
mine is constantly at 70c just playing youtube, did i put too much or too little? I did the same amount as you maybe a tiny bit more. the fan is 100 percent all the time
Hi, thanks for the question. How was the situation before the repaste? Did the heat plate align fine onto the CPU and GPU, its easy to bend the plate when disassembly it. Too much or too little paste can cause heat issues. What kind of paste did you use? I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
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I do noticed my SSD is failing and need a replacement soon. Thinking about which ssd i should buy... which ssd u prefer if im looking for durability not speed. Im thinking the intel 660TB 2TB but wanna know your comment.
Hi, thanks for watching this video. Intels SSD are a good choice and worth the price tag. I'm not familiar with the 660TB but the 660p is a good ssd for the money(230$ in Sweden). I hope you can consider support of this channel by giving it a sub :)
@@thetechzone6558 one more questions about the window key.... so after the change of ssd, the window key will automatically registered to the window setup or i have to key in manually?
Hi, thanks for watching the video. Liquid metal is little to risky for me but it would lower the temperature much more. I will be very happy if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
Thanks for the video.. Im about to replace the SSD on my Matebook X Pro and looking for suitable replacemnet.... wondering why you installed the original back in. Not happy with 970 EVO ?
Hi, thanks for the question. The reason for this video was to show that it is possible to change the drive. So I did the change from the delivered drive to 970 EVO first and then I did this video. I reversed the change after producing this video and I was very please with the 970 EVO as long as I had the device. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Hi, thanks for the question. Sorry the Huawei MateBook D 15 have the ram soldered onto the motherboard a very strange solution when many 15 inch laptops have at least 1 free slot for the user to upgrade. The 8GB ram is way to little in my opinion. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
I replaced the SSD, but now the touch pad is not working, windows can't detect it. I reset the BIOS to default values,no luck. any idea? is it possible some cable is loose?
Hi, hard to say, it can of course be a cable that isn't connected. Did you create a recovery USB-drive, or have you done a fresh windows install on the new drive?
@@thetechzone6558 cloned the windows SSD, touchpad is not working, then I installed debian, touchpad is not working neither. but open the backcover should not impact touchpad, wierd...
@@thetechzone6558 i finally accidentally figure it out, do you remember to insert a paper for clip board, there is two cables, one on the left, one on the right. in my case,though the left cable is in place, but the left cable's black lock is up. once a push it down, touch pad works. how weird.
The Samsung Evo 970 have very good read and write speeds and the X Pro have 4 PCIe lanes to the m.2 port providing maximum speed. My read speeds are 2945 MB/s and 1164 MB/s write speeds in CrystalDiskMark 6.01 Please support me and subscribe if you havn't already it would mean a lot for me :)
I got another question: When you replace the SSD, you only requires to clone the system in the new SSD and then just change it, without any BIOS change in boot?
Right, you don't need to alter any settings. I have also tried a clean windows install and that is a little tricky as you will have to do it in a specific order.
Yes, I warned about it in the video, I guess the warranty can differ between countries. My current laptop MSI Prestige 14 had a sticker on one screw but that one only is there to assure that no one have been opening the backplate after leaving factory. Thanks a lot for your comment, please support the channel by subscribing.
Hi, thanks for the question. You have 2 choices. Clone the drive, you will need to have a M.2 SSD and a compartment to host it and also a software like EaseUS disk cloning. The easier way is to install Windows 10 from a memory stick(16GB or 32GB) and use Microsofts tool(link below). You will also need(or maybe Widows update will do) download Huawei's PC Manager(link below) to install the drivers. When I did that mod I also had to download the WiFi drivers before launching the PC Manager. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :) Link to Windows 10 to USB-stick tool: www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10 Link to Huawei PC Manager and WiFi drivers: consumer.huawei.com/en/support/laptops/matebook-x-pro-2019/ Link to a disk cloning software: www.easeus.com/backup-utility/free-windows-10-hdd-clone-software.html
@@Veto_ It in the support page consumer.huawei.com/us/support/pc/matebook-x-pro/ and choose Matebook X Pro i7 16GB+512GB NVMe PCIe SSD (MACH-W29) that should be the 2018 model and in the driver list choose WLAN and download the driver.
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Hi, I guess that depends on wanted storage size and speed. I guess you have the i7 model and that one comes with 512GB storage. Going up to 1TB you have Intel 660p series NVMe 1800 MB/s read and write speed priced around 110$. On the speedier side you have Samsung EVO 970 1TB with read/write speed 3500/3300 MB/s for 214$. Going for 2TB Intel 660p will set you back 200$ and 467$ for Samsung EVO 970. So you see that it is a hugh difference and I doubt you will notice any difference on day to day work. I have the EVO 970 2TB version but if I had to choose today I would have gone for Intel.s 660p 2TB for half the price. Thanks for your question, please support the channel by subscribing :)
The max speed is the one the SSD can deliver, the PCIe slot support 4 lanes and the is 40Gbit/s. Thanks for watching, it would be nice if you can support the channel by giving it a sub :)
Hi ,thanks for the question. There are at least two ways. Use a 16GB USB stick and go to search bar and type recovery drive and select the recovery drive app, insert your 16GB USB drive and follow the instruction. Change your SSD drive, When it is completed boot the system into BIOS and select the recovery drive to be first boot device, save and continue with recovery. The second is to download Microsoft tool and create a USB drive from www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 , but then you need to download HUAWEI PC Manager to install the drivers, maybe Windows Update can be used too. I will be very happy if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
No that isn't possible only one m.2 port. I use a 2TB drive but that one is very expensive yet. The next matebook x pro(2019) have at least a MicroSD slot that can give up to 512GB expansion.
200$ for a 2tb intel 660p is not that bad, prices are at an all time low and are likely to increase after summer so, buy one while you still can. And you can convert the internal ssd you take out to a usb drive. Granted the 660p is not the best in performance, but it's still nvme and its still crazy fast.
Hi, thanks for watching this video! Yes you are totally right, and the minor difference while doing day to day task will not justify the price difference to Samsung EVO 970. Please help the channel by subscribing it would make me very happy :)
Just advice for anybody following the video. DO NOT apply thermal paste as shown. It's way too much and you will create air gaps once that heatsink presses it all down. The size of a grain of rice is enough for a desktop cpu, this is smaller, use a little common sense. Be careful and proceed with caution. This is not for people that have never even opened a PC before.
Thanks for your thoughts, you may be right, but I still managed to lower the CPU and GPU temps with 3 degree celsius and I think that mostly was because the factory had used too little thermal paste. This topic isvery controversal, too much will cause a risk for pressing paste out on the circuits, too little will defenitly cause higher tempertures. Check this link if you are unsure about the amount of paste. ruclips.net/video/r2MEAnZ3swQ/видео.html . I defenitly agree with the latter part, please be very careful and document every screws position.
Hi thanks for the question. The RAM(16GB) is soldered on the motherboard and can't be changed. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
Hi, thanks for the question. Yes it will work fine, the matebook have 4 pcie lane connection to the SSD. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Hi, thanks for the question. This is the i7 version and it is equipped with a 512GB SSD. The it version use a 256GB SSD, Intels 660P 512GB cost around 600$. I will be very grateful if you could support the channel by subscribing
Hi, just come cross u channel today. I received my matebook X pro last week and wanna swap out the small SSD as well. I realized that they actually use the thermal pad between the GPU and heat sink. Does the thermal paste work as well in your case? Is ur matebook working fine with the repasting? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing :) .It didn't feel like thermal pad when removing it but I have no experience with them. The laptop worked very well with 3-4 degree celsius lower temperatures in 3DMark benchmarks.
@@thetechzone6558 when I watch the BradsHacks video, it shows that there is a purple colored thermal pad on the dGPU. You mean there is no thermal pad on your unit?
Have not seen that video only but looked at an instruction on the web were he applied thermal pads on several places. That was the most complete solution I ever seen :) So no thermal pads not even on the SSD as I have had on several laptops(Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 for example)
@@thetechzone6558 Ah, sorry, I think there might be a misunderstanding. I mean, originally, the Huawei put a purple colored thermal pad on the dGPU. When you disassemble you matebook for the first time, the thermal pad would probably be cleaned up by you and I saw you replace the original thermal pad with the thermal paste. It seems like the thermal pad is used to filled the big gap between the dGPU die and copper heat pipe where the thermal paste would not be a viable option.
@@thetechzone6558 Since you have not run into any problems so far, I guess it should be alright to just use the thermal paste ( maybe put a slight thicker layer on the dGPU die).
Hi, thanks for the question. No there are no RAM slots they are soldered onto the motherboard. I will be very happy if you can support the channel by subsribing :)
Hi, thanks for watching. No that was a 1TB drive I had since before. The drive that came with the laptop was a Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G . Please subscribe, it would really mean a lot : )
@@thetechzone6558 I'm suscribed right now. You are the only one with the video of how change the ssd. I got another question: It is harmful for the MateBook change the SSD? PS: Thank you!
No, you will need to repase the CPU and GPU before putting the heat sink back on and since there is one screw that has a sticker on it you will have to check with the retailer or Huawei if it will damage your warranty!!!. If you don't have a Windows 10 USB installation media I recommend you create a recovery drive(just search recovery drive in windows, you will need at least 16GB if I remember correctly). I have tryed both, clean install need to have some drivers from Huawei installed in a specific order. If you need help with that please inform me.
Hi, thanks for the question. I recommend you to do a recovery drive if the m.2 drive is new, new drives doesn't have Windows installed. By creating a recovery image to a USB-drive you get a full copy of the drive delivered from Huawei. Another way is to install Windows 10 by downloading a Windows installation image to a 32GB USB drive, by doing this you need to have Huawei WiFi Drivers and the PC Manager from Huawei check the link below. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :) Link to Windows Recovery installation: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026852/windows-create-a-recovery-drive Link To new Windows installation: www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10 Link to Huawei drivers: consumer.huawei.com/us/support/pc/matebook-x-pro/
Helped me so much thanks.
For people wondering screw sizes : for outside, a TORX T5 is good, and for the internal heat shield PH00 is good.
Don't try to scrap off the sticker on the SSD screw, just put the screwdriver through it.
Hi thanks for the feedback and your added information, much appreciated :)
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I wish I didn't scratch off the sticker on the SSD screw, now some of the lefover paper got stuck inside the screw and the screwdriver seems not to fit properly. Any tips to solve the problem?
Thanks so much for this. I just performed a successful SSD upgrade to the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB thinking that would resolve the problem of my Matebook crashing yesterday and not booting up, but it looks like the problem is something else. The music in your video helped me stay patient and calm with all of those screws. Thank you!
Thanks for the nice feedback :)
Was your previous ssd a LiteOn? What were your BSOD error before and now with ssd replaced? Are they different?
I had CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED and UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION + "no boot device" before having replaced the motherboard. Now I have almost daily WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR + "no boot device".
Someone blamed the LiteOn ssd (mine is from this manufacturer) so I was thinking of replacing that, but after seeing your comment I don't know what to do.
@@afaik8 Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. I think that the SSD from start was a LiteOn but I changed to a Samsung EVO 970 2TB drive for storage reason not due to issues. The reason the EVO drive was replaced in the video was only for showing how to perform this task.
@@afaik8 did u change this and did it solve the issue?
@@nicholastan6062 Sorry for being late.
Yes, eventually the laptop did not boot up at all so I was forced to try replacing the SSD. No BSOD since then :)
LiteOn SSD died and I was only able to do a partial file recovery, so better swap SSD quickly...
Great video. A no boot disk error got resolved by resetting the pin.
this is a really great video - thank you
what the video is missing is some benchmarks before and after. it would have been great to see the difference in temperatures and fan noise, as a result of changing the thermal paste
i have the 2018 version of the laptop and gpu temps seem very high when light gaming, considering making this change but i am very keen to see what the difference in temperatures and especially fan noise that this makes!
thank you
I'm sorry, totally missed your question. I have sold the device and are testing other laptops as you can see in my channel under videos. The temperatures went down by 3-5 degree celsius if I remember correctly. The fan noice didnt change, but it came on later then before.
@@thetechzone6558 thanks for responding
Coming from a lenovo thinkpad - modifying the specs looks like a nightmare. Looks clean all said-and-done though! Great video - Sub'd.
Great, thanks.
In the HUAWEI MATEBOOK X PRO 2021 the SSD is in plain sight once the back is off and you do not need to take off the heatsink. Just a tiny phillips screw.
Thank you so much, this was very helpful! I did it right alongside with you. Tack.
Thanks for the help. I replaced my ssd by new faster 1TB ... helpful video
Great, thanks for the feedback :)
Thanks for video, where did you get your toolkit from?
Hi thanks for this Video. But what did you did on the new SSD Hard disk before to install it? Because Windows has started directly without manipulation. Windows was already install on the SSD before? or Was already pre-install in the computer? Thanks again Regards Eric
Thank you so much, it helped me a lot!
I just replaced my screen with the help of your video. It's working fine and the screen seems qualitative! The only downside -which is quite annoying- is that when I close my screen, it looks like the laptop doesn't recognize it and doesn't go to sleep.
The only way is to manually turn it off or put it to sleep.
I do believe I reinstalled everything correctly but I may have missed something.
Do you have an idea of where it might come from?
Thanks for your help!
great video, thank you
I was able to change my SSD thanks to you for a WD Blue SN550 1TB
However, my computer has been getting very hot ever since.
I did the operation twice thinking that I had put too much or not enough thermal paste (ARCTIC MX-4)
but nothing helps
shouldn't the thermal pads be changed too, which can be seen at the bottom right of the fan?
Hi there. Thanks for the video. I did subscribe but I do have a question. What did you replace your old SSD with? What brand and type? Is it possible to get a 2tb SSD for this laptop?
Hi, I replaced the 512Gb drive with a 2TB Samsung 970 EVO MZ-V7E2T0BW and it works really fine. Thanks for subscribing!
@@thetechzone6558 How do you get all your software on the new HD after you replace it?
Hi, I reinstall the software that I have installed. Huawei matebook x pro have only their own software handeling driver updates and you can download it from their Web site. Another way is to use a disc clone software to give you a smooth transition.
@@thetechzone6558 where you get this Ssd can you give me online link of this ssd on amazon
@@fununlimited9495 The one I have is Samsung EVO 970 2TB, the one on sale at Amazon is the EVO Pro 2TB that I have linked below. I would also consider the 80$ cheaper Samsung 860 EVO 2TB.
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www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-Plus-MZ-V7S2T0B/dp/B07MFZXR1B/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=samsung+evo+2tb&pd_rd_r=7c73939a-eed4-4081-9031-bc01d0dd6b27&pd_rd_w=0dY2k&pd_rd_wg=91rTj&pf_rd_p=9dad86ae-1554-484b-9cc0-f9673b44705e&pf_rd_r=1EC04FVTY35E7V6W3EDG&qid=1613664584&sr=8-2
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Hi, thank you for your interesting video. I’m still waiting for the new (2019) edition of matebook pro x but no news about it. Maybe it will be delayed due to the recent ban... do you have any news? Do you suggest to proceed with the old version and update SSD. Thanks for replaying if you find interesting for your follower.
First of all give you the congratulations and the thanks for the video. You would be so kind as to tell me if the RAM of the laptop is welded to the plate or on the contrary it is in a slot and can be replaced to extend it easily. Thank you very much and greetings
Thanks for nice comment, please subscribe to the channel if you havn't already :). The laptops RAM is unfortunatly soldered on the motherboard as all 13 inch laptops, except for maybe Alienware 13.
@@thetechzone6558 does it matter if i solder a new one in?
@@DEATHMETALCYCLE Tricky business! First you will have to find 4 8GB modules(to get 32GB RAM) that is possible if the sockets are some kind of standard. To remove the 4 modules you will have to do a full teardown to be able to access the area were the pins are welded. Be very careful when you loosen the modules so that you don't damage the circuits around the modules. The last problem is to solder the new 8GB modules in place and reassemble the laptop. I have never done this myself or seen it been done but someone must bi the first one.
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Great vid! Im not sure that distributing the paste with the q tip is necessary? I thought maybe by spreading it out you subject the paste to forming air bubbles?
Yes you are right, I used a litteto much and removed some. I tiny dott should be enough on these tiny areas, no need for spreading it out. Thanks for your feedback, please subscribe to the channel.
Would love to see if there was a performance increase with frame rates. Great videos!
I got 5 degrees lower temperature when running benchmarks, but didn't notice any difference running games. I have sold my unit now as I got a good price for a Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1,
Is there anything you miss from the matebook now that you don’t have it?
Shure, I miss the great screen it's the brightest panel I ever used.
And all that with connected battery! Pure little thing, it doesn't deserve this!
Hi, Thanks for watching! Yeah disconnecting battey is always the safe way, but the as log as you dont create a short circuit you will be fine :)The wires are isolated and no contacts are touched, the processor itself have no contacts visable eithe but the motherboard have when the power is on(correct me if I'm wrong). The only problem I see is if you use way to much paste that spread across the circuits and after assemble the computer and press the power button you can damage the computer.
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Don't get me wrong, this is Your device, do what You like, but I'm electrical engineer by profession and when I see something like this my hair goes up! And yes, You are wrong 100%! Even if You are not physically turned on computer, some motherboard components in this computer are actually running all the time! In the future, if You are doing something like this, first disconnect Your battery! Just think that these electronic components are electrostatic sensitive and You connect their multiple contacts unevenly! Thermal paste is more or less childish game, at least to me, no big deal, but of course incorrectly application can also get more damage then use, as You say. And so ...
Thanks for your comments and your explanation that gave me a whole new view of this matter!
before you touch the logicboard, its a good idea to disconnect the battery
Hi, you are right!
Thank you! Could you tell me the songs you used in this video? I like them!
Hi. Do you know what size of screw used for the m.2 slot? I have a Matebook D16 which has a second m.2 slot but no screw for it, and huawei or just the D16 using a none regular size, much smaller than usual, and I can't find anywhere or just don't know how to search for it by size or name.
Hi, thanks for the question. No, I have no idea of what screw size is used. Some stores like Bauhaus or Hornbach have screws that you can buy just 1 of. I is most likly a M type and the length is probably the same as for other M.2 screws as I guess you refere to the length when mention the size.
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What song is this so nice, thanks for the video
Sorry for the late answer, the song is free to use and named Red Echoes - Last Parade and I just love it. Please support the channel by subscribing that would me a very happy creater :)
Is it possible to replace the SSD without removing the heatsink? Seems like you'd be able to kind of wiggle it out?
I didn't try, looked like the laptop frame was in the way. I returned my device since I had issues with screen freeze randomly. Please subscribe to my channel and help me reach 1000 subscribers : )
There's a report on reddit stating that it is indeed possible to replace the SSD without entirely removing the metal cover, however the author found a foam pad underneath the SSD to be in the way which is why he had to remove a few screws from the metal cover to slightly lift it and then push the SSD underneath. Check the thread at www.reddit.com/r/MatebookXPro/comments/8w6jjy/how_to_upgrade_ssd_on_matebook_x_pro/e4akyst/
@@thetechzone6558 I get bsod with critical process failed error all the time. Installed windows fresh multiple times to no avail. If I try your method would it help in resolving the issue?
THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEO,
but you face any issue after replace SSD?
some users faced touchpad not working
Hi, thanks for the question. I have also heard about users complaining but no I had no such issues.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Is it possible to add a second nvme drive?
Hi, thanks for watching this video. No it is not possible to add more drives.
Thank you so much!
Was the difference in temperatures significant compared to the stock thermal paste?
Hi, thanks for watching this video. Not so much, I got 3-4 degree celsius lower temperatures running 3DMark benchmarks, a more diffecult solution would have been the use of liquid metal thermals like the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal paste but that stuff scares me a little. Please support the channel and help me reach 1000 subscribers I'm so very close now, as I support yours :)
@@thetechzone6558 Thankyou I subbed! How do you install Windows 10 when you changed the SSD?
Thanks for your subs!! I made a recovery image on a USB stick and restored from that one, just search for recovery and you find it.
just curious, did you void the laptop warranty when you broke the paper seal that was cowering the ssd screw?
Hi, thanks for the question. I think that Huawei must accept the change of SSD as so many other manufactures does, but i'm not 100% sure. The paper seal doesn't say anything regarding warranty as far as I can remember.
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If you install a new M.2 right onto a brand new out of the box laptop, do you have to do any of the recovery steps or does the motherboard automatically load it right onto the SSD the first time?
Hi, thanks for your question. There are several ways, a clean windows installation by downloading Microsofts creation tool and make a USB recovery disk. When you have installed windows you need Huaweis pc manager to get the drivers in place.
The second method is to search for recovery drive in windows search. You need to have a 16GB USB drive, plug it in and follow the instructions. When the creation of the recovery drive is finished you need to boot the device and set boot priority to boot from USB drive. I hope this instruction can help you. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
Thanks, didn't you need to also clean the dust off the vents?
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. My laptop was almost new at the time for the video so didn't clean the vents.
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this was a nice video, are you able to do one for the Matebook 13 2020 (AMD)?
Hi, Sorry I can't buy that laptop at the moment and open it up will affect the possibility to return the laptop within 2 weeks.
TheTechZone Ah alright no worries thanks
Hi! Great Video! I got the idea that in huawei x pro you can't update its ssd (my xpro is 256 SSD), but this video proves that i was wrong! Could I replace my 256ssd with 2TB SSD, all by myself?
Hi, thanks for your feedback. It is possible to have a 2TB SSD in this device and to do it your self. I don't know how Huawei will support the laptop if you remove the SSD as it is a sticker on the screw holding the drive in place. I also recommend you to have really good order on all the screws.
What if you have version without dedicated graphics and want to add geforce later?
Thanks for watching this video. The Geforce MX150 is soldered on the motherboard and can not be added after you bought it, don't think you can buy that chip from Nvidia and solder it your self. The Thunderbolt connection is not dependent on the dedicated graphics so if you plan to buy an external graphic dock like the Razer Core(+ graphic card) or Gigabyte gamingbox(graphic card included) for gaming on high graphic settings via the Thunderbolt USB-C port you are fine to go. I would be very glad if you can subscribe to my channel :)
i have a problem with mine when i plug the power lead in its a solid whit light when i power it up keyboard lights up no display and power light next to cable flashes white ?
Hi, thanks for the question and very sorry for the late answer. It's almost impossible to answer on your question. Did you disconnect any cables when disassembly the device? When you cleaned the old thermal paste did you see to that no liquid was left on the circuits? Did you get all screws in place, it is very easy to loose one into the case. Can you access the Bios? I you long press the power button for 1 minute you will reset the system and that can maybe help.
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Is the thermal paste necessary? I found that the thermal paste (probably too much) was causing my matebook the BSOD (WHEA cuncorrectable error). After removing the paste, no more such trouble but would that affect anything? Thanks in advance.
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. I will recommend using thermal paste, just a thin layer of course, but it is possible to run without. The temperature should be higher without and the CPU will throttle and lower the voltage to adjust.
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TheTechZone yup just applied a thin layer of thermal paste. Thank you. Subscribed long ago.
Hey man, what's the name of the toolset you used to remove the screws? Looks very interesting o_O
Hi, thanks for the interest in this video! the kit is called Hama mini screwdriver kit and can be found in the link below. The tool is very exact and works well. I would be very happy if you could subscribe to the channel :)
www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-13-Piece-Screwdriver-Magnetizable-Cross-Slot/dp/B000NRU88E/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=hama+mini+screwdriver+kit&qid=1562745012&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Do the ssd need to be single sided?
Hi! I want replace the ssd also but i have a question, can i use a Pcl4 only or has to be a Pcl3x4? Thanx!
Hi, thanks for the question and sorry for the late answer. Yes PCI4 is backward compatible with PCI3.
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After putting the backplate back on, I noticed it is not entirely even next to the usb slots. Does anybody have the same problem?
Could it be done simply by wiggling out SSD from underneath the heat-pipe assembly?
Hi,thanks for the question. No I couldn't get it over the frame unfortunately. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
@@thetechzone6558 ...any idea if 2019 model allows to swap ssd this way? Though case itself seems to be identical actually
Hello. What if you don't change the paste and just keep the original? Possible to do?
I will not recommend using tha old paste, you can see that its not evenly spread on the surcace and the manufacturer often use cheap paste. Please subscribe and help me reach 1000 subscribers : )
is Cooling Architecture? The fan is doing what, nothing? in my opinion the cooling is practically passive because it does not have radiators for the heatpipes to pass to cool, it does not have nor compare with the cooling system of msi ps42 that is a direct competitor and with equal specifications
Yeah, it's a very strange solution and the only way to seriously improve cooling is to do a complete redo. Check Brad Ling's videos, they are really good and makes a big difference. Please support me by subscribing : )
@@thetechzone6558 I had watched a video of Brad Ling but was from the original meme John Cena kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk I just saw the videos of matebook was a good solution
Where is the video whereby you test the Matebook X Pro with your eGPU to play the latest games on one display at full HD. I have the Matebook with the highest specs myself but really considering to get an eGPU. Already have a good PC back at home but since I will be moving out soon and live in another country, I find it hard to take my PC with me as the eGPU is portable, easily installed and I can install one 2/4K screen to do my study work on it as well beside of gaming. Really liking the idea of having eGPU but there ain't many videos yet with the Matebook. Could you please upload more! Thank you.
Thanks for your interuclips.net/video/BfOxhn8CAFkr/видео.htmlest, here is a video that shows the result playing with and without the Core. Please subscribe. ruclips.net/video/BfOxhn8CAFk/видео.html
Sorry for the bad copy paste
@@thetechzone6558 Oh cheers, thank you! Looks like I didn't look close enough. Can you also do one with other games? Does the VAN of the laptop also start to blow once the eGPU is connected and you play games in high specifications?
The fan kicks in on low speed when connected, not so high sound. The razer Core have a much higher sounding fans and when the gtx 1080 starts running hot I measure 55 decibel.
SnappCloud note that the 2018 model year has a cut-down thunderbolt 3 port, meaning you only get half the full bandwidth when connecting to an eGPU
mine is constantly at 70c just playing youtube, did i put too much or too little?
I did the same amount as you maybe a tiny bit more. the fan is 100 percent all the time
Hi, thanks for the question. How was the situation before the repaste? Did the heat plate align fine onto the CPU and GPU, its easy to bend the plate when disassembly it. Too much or too little paste can cause heat issues. What kind of paste did you use?
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Whats the Name of the Vertical stand u use for ur Matebook ?
Hi, thanks for watching this video and please subscribe: ), there are several stands on Amazon and this is the one in the video www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074TZFQN1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I do noticed my SSD is failing and need a replacement soon. Thinking about which ssd i should buy... which ssd u prefer if im looking for durability not speed. Im thinking the intel 660TB 2TB but wanna know your comment.
Hi, thanks for watching this video. Intels SSD are a good choice and worth the price tag. I'm not familiar with the 660TB but the 660p is a good ssd for the money(230$ in Sweden). I hope you can consider support of this channel by giving it a sub :)
@@thetechzone6558 one more questions about the window key.... so after the change of ssd, the window key will automatically registered to the window setup or i have to key in manually?
I think that all modern laptops have the Windows key stored in the bios, but please note down the key before you start.
Is that liquid metal you applied on the CPU and GPU?
Hi, thanks for watching the video. Liquid metal is little to risky for me but it would lower the temperature much more. I will be very happy if you can support the channel by subscribing 🙂
Thanks for the video.. Im about to replace the SSD on my Matebook X Pro and looking for suitable replacemnet.... wondering why you installed the original back in. Not happy with 970 EVO ?
Hi, thanks for the question. The reason for this video was to show that it is possible to change the drive. So I did the change from the delivered drive to 970 EVO first and then I did this video. I reversed the change after producing this video and I was very please with the 970 EVO as long as I had the device.
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can upgrade ram of huawei matebook d 15 ? is it available or not in long term ? i need your answer pls
Hi, thanks for the question. Sorry the Huawei MateBook D 15 have the ram soldered onto the motherboard a very strange solution when many 15 inch laptops have at least 1 free slot for the user to upgrade. The 8GB ram is way to little in my opinion.
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I replaced the SSD, but now the touch pad is not working, windows can't detect it. I reset the BIOS to default values,no luck. any idea? is it possible some cable is loose?
Hi, hard to say, it can of course be a cable that isn't connected. Did you create a recovery USB-drive, or have you done a fresh windows install on the new drive?
@@thetechzone6558 cloned the windows SSD, touchpad is not working, then I installed debian, touchpad is not working neither. but open the backcover should not impact touchpad, wierd...
Hi, you did /F9)load the optimal defaults in bios I guess?
@@thetechzone6558 i finally accidentally figure it out, do you remember to insert a paper for clip board, there is two cables, one on the left, one on the right. in my case,though the left cable is in place, but the left cable's black lock is up. once a push it down, touch pad works. how weird.
Great News, thanks a lot for your feedback
Do you have the improvement in read and write speeds? Do you reach 2500 MB/s in write speed?
The Samsung Evo 970 have very good read and write speeds and the X Pro have 4 PCIe lanes to the m.2 port providing maximum speed. My read speeds are 2945 MB/s and 1164 MB/s write speeds in CrystalDiskMark 6.01
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I rerun the test in 32GiB setting and got 3461 Read and 1353 Write
I got another question: When you replace the SSD, you only requires to clone the system in the new SSD and then just change it, without any BIOS change in boot?
I'm suscribed in your channel since you are the only one who have the complete video to replace SSD. You're the best, thank you very much!
Right, you don't need to alter any settings. I have also tried a clean windows install and that is a little tricky as you will have to do it in a specific order.
what about the warranty? there is a sticker on the screw! I ask Huawei and they told me i lose my warranty.
Yes, I warned about it in the video, I guess the warranty can differ between countries. My current laptop MSI Prestige 14 had a sticker on one screw but that one only is there to assure that no one have been opening the backplate after leaving factory. Thanks a lot for your comment, please support the channel by subscribing.
Do you have to install Windows again after upgrading the SSD?
Hi, thanks for the question. You have 2 choices. Clone the drive, you will need to have a M.2 SSD and a compartment to host it and also a software like EaseUS disk cloning. The easier way is to install Windows 10 from a memory stick(16GB or 32GB) and use Microsofts tool(link below). You will also need(or maybe Widows update will do) download Huawei's PC Manager(link below) to install the drivers. When I did that mod I also had to download the WiFi drivers before launching the PC Manager.
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Link to Windows 10 to USB-stick tool: www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10
Link to Huawei PC Manager and WiFi drivers: consumer.huawei.com/en/support/laptops/matebook-x-pro-2019/
Link to a disk cloning software: www.easeus.com/backup-utility/free-windows-10-hdd-clone-software.html
@@thetechzone6558 Thank you sir. I will let you know how I get on.
Can you send a link for the wifi driver for 2018 model?
@@Veto_ It in the support page consumer.huawei.com/us/support/pc/matebook-x-pro/ and choose Matebook X Pro i7 16GB+512GB NVMe PCIe SSD (MACH-W29) that should be the 2018 model and in the driver list choose WLAN and download the driver.
Falto la pasta
Were did you get your screw drivers?
Hi, thanks for the question. I can't really recommend the set as it lacks magnetic bits, my new superior kit comes from iFixit, see link below.
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www.amazon.co.uk/iFixit-precision-screwdriver-compatible-smartphone/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=ifixit&qid=1588050221&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTAxNTZMRlhVTUlaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTk1NjM1NVBIWEdEVTVDNTNRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NTE5MDQzVkIzUEhRVE9MSVdRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
What is the stand you are using for the latop at the end?
Found it on Amazon check below, adjustable. Thanks for watching this video, it would be great if you could support the channel by subscribing :
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Which SSD should I buy for my Matebook X pro?
Hi, I guess that depends on wanted storage size and speed. I guess you have the i7 model and that one comes with 512GB storage. Going up to 1TB you have Intel 660p series NVMe 1800 MB/s read and write speed priced around 110$. On the speedier side you have Samsung EVO 970 1TB with read/write speed 3500/3300 MB/s for 214$. Going for 2TB Intel 660p will set you back 200$ and 467$ for Samsung EVO 970. So you see that it is a hugh difference and I doubt you will notice any difference on day to day work. I have the EVO 970 2TB version but if I had to choose today I would have gone for Intel.s 660p 2TB for half the price. Thanks for your question, please support the channel by subscribing :)
Just wanna know. What is the max speeds of ssd this notebook support
The max speed is the one the SSD can deliver, the PCIe slot support 4 lanes and the is 40Gbit/s. Thanks for watching, it would be nice if you can support the channel by giving it a sub :)
Hi Sir, do you have the video for how to reinstall Windows after changed brand new SSD, Thanks
Hi ,thanks for the question. There are at least two ways. Use a 16GB USB stick and go to search bar and type recovery drive and select the recovery drive app, insert your 16GB USB drive and follow the instruction. Change your SSD drive, When it is completed boot the system into BIOS and select the recovery drive to be first boot device, save and continue with recovery. The second is to download Microsoft tool and create a USB drive from www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 , but then you need to download HUAWEI PC Manager to install the drivers, maybe Windows Update can be used too.
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Do you have to repaste to replace the SSD?
Hi, yes it is nesecary as it is impossible to replace it without removing the plats. Please subscribe to my channel it would be very nice :)
Can I install additional ssd in order to increase the storage for matebook x pro 2018?
No that isn't possible only one m.2 port. I use a 2TB drive but that one is very expensive yet. The next matebook x pro(2019) have at least a MicroSD slot that can give up to 512GB expansion.
200$ for a 2tb intel 660p is not that bad, prices are at an all time low and are likely to increase after summer so, buy one while you still can. And you can convert the internal ssd you take out to a usb drive. Granted the 660p is not the best in performance, but it's still nvme and its still crazy fast.
Hi, thanks for watching this video! Yes you are totally right, and the minor difference while doing day to day task will not justify the price difference to Samsung EVO 970. Please help the channel by subscribing it would make me very happy :)
@@thetechzone6558 It's not true. There is no MicroSD slot on the new matebook x pro 2019.
Correct thanks for your comment, the first leaks suggested that it should be implemented.
Just advice for anybody following the video. DO NOT apply thermal paste as shown. It's way too much and you will create air gaps once that heatsink presses it all down. The size of a grain of rice is enough for a desktop cpu, this is smaller, use a little common sense. Be careful and proceed with caution. This is not for people that have never even opened a PC before.
Thanks for your thoughts, you may be right, but I still managed to lower the CPU and GPU temps with 3 degree celsius and I think that mostly was because the factory had used too little thermal paste. This topic isvery controversal, too much will cause a risk for pressing paste out on the circuits, too little will defenitly cause higher tempertures. Check this link if you are unsure about the amount of paste. ruclips.net/video/r2MEAnZ3swQ/видео.html . I defenitly agree with the latter part, please be very careful and document every screws position.
How do you add another 8GB ram on this thing. Can someone help plz ?
Hi thanks for the question. The RAM(16GB) is soldered on the motherboard and can't be changed.
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@@thetechzone6558 yes, done. Thanks
i own a matebook x pro 2018, can Samsung evo pcie x4 work with me?
Hi, thanks for the question. Yes it will work fine, the matebook have 4 pcie lane connection to the SSD.
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@@thetechzone6558 thx sir, done 👍
@@sherif2222222 Thanks!!
I installed it and everything is going well
Grate, thanks for the feedback.
How much it cost a 500gb ssd for this computer?
Hi, thanks for the question. This is the i7 version and it is equipped with a 512GB SSD. The it version use a 256GB SSD, Intels 660P 512GB cost around 600$.
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@@thetechzone6558 Jesus they are expensive. Thanks I just subscribed
Perfect, thanks :)
@@Roddy349 I think he meant 60$
Hi, just come cross u channel today. I received my matebook X pro last week and wanna swap out the small SSD as well. I realized that they actually use the thermal pad between the GPU and heat sink. Does the thermal paste work as well in your case? Is ur matebook working fine with the repasting? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing :) .It didn't feel like thermal pad when removing it but I have no experience with them. The laptop worked very well with 3-4 degree celsius lower temperatures in 3DMark benchmarks.
@@thetechzone6558 when I watch the BradsHacks video, it shows that there is a purple colored thermal pad on the dGPU. You mean there is no thermal pad on your unit?
Have not seen that video only but looked at an instruction on the web were he applied thermal pads on several places. That was the most complete solution I ever seen :) So no thermal pads not even on the SSD as I have had on several laptops(Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 for example)
@@thetechzone6558 Ah, sorry, I think there might be a misunderstanding. I mean, originally, the Huawei put a purple colored thermal pad on the dGPU. When you disassemble you matebook for the first time, the thermal pad would probably be cleaned up by you and I saw you replace the original thermal pad with the thermal paste. It seems like the thermal pad is used to filled the big gap between the dGPU die and copper heat pipe where the thermal paste would not be a viable option.
@@thetechzone6558 Since you have not run into any problems so far, I guess it should be alright to just use the thermal paste ( maybe put a slight thicker layer on the dGPU die).
What about the memory?
The memory is soldered into the motherboard, please subscribe and Help me reach 1000 subscribers : )
does it support m.2 name ssd?
Thanks for watching the video,yes it support m.2 ssd. I would be very happy if you would subscribe to my channel :)
Please tell me the song name, thanks
Hi, that song is a part of the free music included in Filmore Wondershare video editing program.
is it able to add also ram or not??
Hi, thanks for the question. No there are no RAM slots they are soldered onto the motherboard.
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@@thetechzone6558 I did thanks
Thanks
you are from sweden
Hi, thats right :)
Is the back also made of metal?
Hi, yes it is a very well built laptop. Please subscribe to my channel and help me reach 1000 subscribers ; )
you are so 100% swedish
Yes I know :)
The 970 EVO came with the MateBook?
Hi, thanks for watching. No that was a 1TB drive I had since before. The drive that came with the laptop was a Toshiba XG5 KXG50ZNV512G . Please subscribe, it would really mean a lot : )
@@thetechzone6558 I'm suscribed right now. You are the only one with the video of how change the ssd. I got another question: It is harmful for the MateBook change the SSD?
PS: Thank you!
No, you will need to repase the CPU and GPU before putting the heat sink back on and since there is one screw that has a sticker on it you will have to check with the retailer or Huawei if it will damage your warranty!!!. If you don't have a Windows 10 USB installation media I recommend you create a recovery drive(just search recovery drive in windows, you will need at least 16GB if I remember correctly). I have tryed both, clean install need to have some drivers from Huawei installed in a specific order. If you need help with that please inform me.
@@thetechzone6558 I'll do. Thanks very much for everything!
@@thetechzone6558 hi how do u do a clean install?
After the changing m.2 no needed to reinstall windows?
Hi, thanks for the question. I recommend you to do a recovery drive if the m.2 drive is new, new drives doesn't have Windows installed. By creating a recovery image to a USB-drive you get a full copy of the drive delivered from Huawei. Another way is to install Windows 10 by downloading a Windows installation image to a 32GB USB drive, by doing this you need to have Huawei WiFi Drivers and the PC Manager from Huawei check the link below. I will be very grateful if you can support the channel by subscribing :)
Link to Windows Recovery installation: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026852/windows-create-a-recovery-drive
Link To new Windows installation: www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10
Link to Huawei drivers: consumer.huawei.com/us/support/pc/matebook-x-pro/
@@thetechzone6558 thanks for the answer.