Disappointing that it's difficult to replace, although m.2 really isn't made for popping in and out like a USB drive, so it makes sense for them to not prioritize storage replacement when building this portable.
At some point in future generations, all of this might be semi-moot, since high-speed memory cards are pushing as hard as SSD to evolve storage. SD Express, which uses a PCIe/NVMe interface and some changes to the SD pin layout, has cards coming onto the market in 2022 at nearly 1GB/s, and there's already an updated version passed by the SD Association with transfer speeds approaching 4GB/s. (Compact Flash is at that 4GB/s mark, but it's harder to find devices that use it.)
These cards are highly expensive for even the 1GB/s variety right now (CF prices are about $150-200 for a 128GB card), and it wouldn't matter with Steam Deck anyway because its card reader does not list support for the SD-EX format according to the specs. Still, I'd be happy to see the next Deck and also Switch Pro adopt these faster cards in the future.
New Spec Gives SD Cards a Massive Boost in Speed
As resolutions and file sizes continue to grow, it’s important for storage —especially removable storage—to keep up, and with the SD Association’s new SD 8.0 spec, memory cards have just gotten a massive bump to their top-end speed.gizmodo.com
CFexpress: The Next Serious Media Format
All new media formats deserve a short explanation of benefits and compatibility, so here's the lowdown on the latest: CFexpress.www.bhphotovideo.com
On a desktop yeah, obviously, but it isn't much different than replacing or upgrading stuff on a laptop.That is actually way hard than replace a M.2 SSD on PC.
Actually from the two notebooks I have here all of them have easy M.2 slots… removing the notebook back cover you can already plug in the SSD directly.On a desktop yeah, obviously, but it isn't much different than replacing or upgrading stuff on a laptop.
From what they said, they don't reccomend it not because its hard to replace but because a different SSD model from theirs may cause adverse effects.
No, when meddling with a notebook you also need to follow all the procedures they said such as disconnecting the battery or using that string in your arm.Actually from the two notebooks I have here all of them have easy M.2 slots… removing the notebook back cover you can already plug in the SSD directly.
So it is easier in notebooks.
You don’t need that.No, when meddling with a notebook you also need to follow all the procedures they said such as disconnecting the battery or using that string in your arm.
The only thing that may be "harder" is removing one or two extra layers of metal but thats rarely an issue when dealing with devices like this.
You do mate. It won't 100% for sure damage your device, but it may.You don’t need that.
Many PC mobos have the NVMe slot on the bottom of the board. Swapping it entails unplugging your PC, removing case screws and panels, unplugging and removing GPU, unscrewing mobo, and replacing it while lifted. The amount of effort seems to be about the same.That is actually way hard than replace a M.2 SSD on PC.
I can understand why Gabe said it is not supposed to be replaceable.
Honestly, not really hard if you have the tools, but sure a hassle for someone who never got into PC building.people saying replacing the nvme on the ps5 was hard
It's very likely they will release an official expansion card
Honestly, not really hard if you have the tools, but sure a hassle for someone who never got into PC building.
The only thing easier than this is my mum....... All it takes is one screw......It's very likely they will release an official expansion card
Honestly, not really hard if you have the tools, but sure a hassle for someone who never got into PC building.