How to upgrade the storage on the Razer Blade

Important - Review prior to upgrading:

• Review our warranty policy.
• Check the specifications on your Razer Blade for compatibility and supported upgrades.
• Place the laptop on a smooth surface for proper grounding.

You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.

Needed tools and parts:

• T5 screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Generic USB thumb drive
• External drive for backup
• Compatible storage module

• D Cover (back cover) - M2×L3.5
• SSD - M2 x L3 x D5

Below is the step-by-step process on how to upgrade the storage on the Razer Blade.

1. Create a system recovery stick for the Razer Blade. See the answer below for more details.

   • How to create and use a system recovery stick for the Razer Blade

2. Create a backup of all of your files with the external drive. If the Razer Blade model comes with a single slot only for an SSD drive, reinstall Windows on the new drive after swapping.

3. Ensure that the Razer Blade will not go to sleep during the process.

   1. Click the Windows logo, then go to “Settings”.

      

   2. Click “System” > “Power & battery”.

      

   3. Ensure “Make my device sleep after” is set to “Never” under “Power & battery”.

      

4. Create the recovery drive:

   1. Go to “Settings”, then search for “Create a recovery drive”.

      

   2. Ensure that the “Backup system files to the recovery drive.” is selected then click “Next”.

      

   3. Follow the on-screen instructions and plug in the USB drive to proceed. Do note that this may take a while to complete.

5. Unplug the USB drive and let the device reboot and shut down.

6. Unplug all connections, including the power adapter.

7. Flip the device over a flat surface.

8. Unscrew the T5 screws while holding the bottom plate. Be careful with the amount of force you use. See How to loosen and tighten the D-cover screws of the Razer Blade for instructions.

   Note: Using an electric screwdriver is not recommended.

9. Pry the bottom plate with your fingers until it clicks off.

10. Remove the existing storage.

    1. Go over the SSD slot.

    2. Unfasten the screw while holding it down, the SSD module will pop up, then slide it out.

11. Insert the new SSD into the available slot until it clicks in place.

    Note: Remove the placeholder foam pad before inserting an SSD into an empty SSD slot.

12. Lock the new SSD with the screw.

13. Put the bottom plate back on and the screws back in place.

14. Plug in the recovery drive, then power up the Razer Blade.

    If the recovery stick is not detected or not working, perform the following:

    1. Transfer the USB drive to a different USB port. Ensure it is properly inserted.

    2. If the recovery stick is still not working, try creating another recovery stick using a different USB drive.

15. Power on the Razer Blade and repeatedly press “F12” to go to the boot menu.

16. Select “UEFI: USB DISK 3.0 PMAP, Partition 1” then follow the on-screen instructions until the process is completed.

    

17. Remove the boot drive once done.

18. Go to “Settings” > “Windows Update”.

19. Download and install all available updates.

    

20. Go to “File Explorer”.

21. Right-click on drive “C:” and click “Properties” to check if the correct storage size is showing.