The Asus ROG Ally game console comes with a small M.2-2230 SSD with a capacity of 512 GB, which can be a bit harsh for modern games. However, Reddit enthusiasts have found a way to install a larger and more capacious M.2-2280 drive, albeit by using pliers to modify the case and void the handheld’s warranty. .
Like all other portable gaming consoles, the Asus ROG Ally is a tightly packed device with very little free space inside, as our teardown by iFixit shows. The SSD is mounted perpendicular to the length of the device, and the console’s plastic stiffening ribs and antenna make it impossible to mount his large M.2-2280 drive. Officially supported by ROG Ally, the M.2-2230 form factor currently allows up to 2 TB of capacity, and although you can get an expensive UHS-II microSDXC card (or cards), some enthusiasts believe this is still insufficient. enough for their game.
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Apparently, it is possible to free up space in the console for a higher capacity M.2-2280 SSD by: destruction Remove the stiffening ribs, move the antenna out of the way, and isolate the drive. This gives you up to 4 TB of storage capacity using a single-sided M.2-2280 SSD, but removing the stiffening ribs is an irreversible change and will void your warranty.
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Another aspect of this mod is that high-performance, high-capacity M.2-2280 SSDs tend to generate more heat than some M.2-2230 SSDs, and installing larger drives inevitably to affect internal airflow and cooling performance. Modders on Reddit claim to have no overheating issues so far, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be overheating issues.
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Since the Asus ROG Ally is a fairly new device, it may need warranty if something happens to other parts of the console (non-SSD, non-antenna). However, if you really need the extra space and can afford the risk, this mod is a way to add 4TB of storage capacity to your Asus ROG Ally console. Of course, it can damage your device, void your warranty, and cause it to overheat.
