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ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement

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  1. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Remote the Backplate Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Remote the Backplate Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the following screws

    • PH0 Screws

    • This one remains captive to the backplate and will not come off.

    • These ones are also PH0 but are longer then the other ones.

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  2. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Opening: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Opening: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide an Opening Pick around the edge until you make an opening

    • Carfully lift the backplate with your hand

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  3. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Locating Slots: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • There are 2 slots labeled "SSD1" and "SSD2"

    • The SSD1 slot has a preinstalled SSD by the OEM and has your operating system on it

    • The SSD2 slot is free and you can install a M-Key M.2

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  4. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Removing tape: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Removing tape: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift/Remove the tape to reveal the slot

    • You may decide if you would like to keep the tape, we will be reapplying it in step 9

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  6. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, M.2 Screw: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the PH00 Screw.

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  7. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Inserting the M.2: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Inserting the M.2: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Inserting the M.2: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Carfully slide in the M.2 into the slot

    • Make sure to align the pins properly to avoid damaging them

    • Make sure you are installing a M-Key (5pin) M.2, A B-Key or a B&M-Key is not supported

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  8. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing In 1/2: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing In 1/2: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Press down on the M.2

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  9. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing In 2/2: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing In 2/2: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing In 2/2: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the M.2 with the screwdriver hole

    • Screw in the M.2

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  10. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Reapplying the Tape: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Reapplying the Tape: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Reapply the tape

    • If you have removed the tape and you dont want to reapply it you may skip this step

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  11. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Reinstalling the backplate: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the backplate and firmly press down on the edges

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  12. ROG Strix G16 (G614J) M.2 SSD Replacement, Screwing in: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Screw in all the PH0 Screws

    • Short Screws

    • Long Screws

    • Captive Screw

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