UNLOCK THE CLAW 8 AI+ - Lower SSD Temps - 2TB Storage - Use This Guide
28Description: Your host Joe collaborates with @cppctek to upgrade the storage capacity and improve temperatures in his MSI Claw 8 AI+ with upgrading the 2230 SSD to a Timetec 2230 SSD, but with 2TB. Joe adds a heatsink to the new upgraded SSD as well for improving temperatures. Find out how to install all of this in this synthesized video guide or go the guide on the channel's website, gamingforinsight.com, for additional details.
Chapters:
00:00 - 00:49 Introduction
00:50 - 01:03 Special Mention to @cppctek
01:04 - 02:17 What You Gain
02:18 - 03:10 What You Need
03:11 - 04:16 Create a Recovery Drive
04:17 - 04:59 Separation and Removal of Backplate
05:00 - 05:27 Removal of Stock/Default SSD
05:28 - 06:14 Prepare Upgraded SSD Included Heatsink Application
06:15 - 06:34 Install Upgraded SSD w/ Heatsink Applied
06:35 - 06:50 Refasten and Re-attach Backplate
06:51 - 08:15 Initiate and Commence Recovery Mode
08:16 - 08:56 Update MSI Center M
08:57 - 09:19 Conclusion
Source:
GamingForInsight: https://www.gamingforinsight.com/msi-claw-8-ai-2230-2tb-upgraded-ssd-install-and-heatsink-mod-guide/
- @cppctek / @cppctek
Products Used:
Timetec 2TB M.2 2230 SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4, Solid State Drive, Compatible with Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, Mini PCs (NON-AFFILIATE Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDNPVCYC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title)
Easycargo 20mm Copper Heatsink Kit 20mm x 20mm x 4mm+ pre Applied 3M 8810 Thermal Conductive Adhesive Tape, Cooler Heat Sink Set for Cooling NVMe M.2 8810 SSD IC Chips (4pcs 20x20x4mm Copper) (NON-AFFILIATE Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YC7FLD3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title)
Additional Resources:
"This may be sponsored, but I have one big problem... - MSI Claw 8 AI+" (ShortCircuit) • This may be sponsored, but I have one...
Learn more about CrystalDiskMark: https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmanager/how-to-use-crystaldiskmark.html
Toshiba Kioxia BG5 1TB 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe4.0x4 SSD Solid State Drive KBG50ZNS1T02: https://www.newegg.com/p/3B8-001G-002M6?srsltid=AfmBOorZlZfCSHonbcIa-flwaOr6vGh6NN_EtPnU9EJZV-ICS6EvIDz- (Newegg)
Information for building a Recovery Drive: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/recovery-drive-abb4691b-5324-6d4a-8766-73fab304c246
-"MSI Claw Tutorial｜BIOS Hotkey & System Recovery | MSI" (MSI Gaming) • MSI Claw Tutorial｜BIOS Hotkey & Syste...
MSI Claw 8 AI+ Support | Drivers & Downloads: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/support?sub_product=Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VM#bios
"How to set up your new Windows 11 laptop" (Techradar) | https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/how-to-set-up-your-new-windows-11-laptop
CrystalDiskMark (Windows) download: https://download.cnet.com/crystaldiskmark/3000-2094_4-75330576.html
HWiNFO download: https://www.hwinfo.com/
More from GamingForInsight:
Website - https://www.gamingforinsight.com/
X/Twitter - https://x.com/Gaming4Insight
YouTube - / @gamingforinsight
Discord - https://discord.gg/m2JG5hzn (a founder of Handhelds United)
Gmail - gamingforinsight@gmail.com
Podcast - https://rss.com/podcasts/handheldsunited/
Credit:
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