{"id":1095036,"date":"2026-01-25T17:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=506956"},"modified":"2026-01-25T17:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:07:17","slug":"how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install a new SSD in your Asus ROG Ally"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally.jpg\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Do you want to add more storage to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/reviews\/23718673\/asus-rog-ally-review-steam-deck-what-to-buy\">Asus ROG Ally<\/a> or Ally X quickly, affordably, and easily? Get a microSD card, slide it in, and get back to gaming. But where\u2019s the fun in that? If you want faster storage that doesn\u2019t cost much more than a high-capacity microSD card, we suggest upgrading its M.2 SSD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Now, taking apart your expensive piece of hardware can be intimidating, but with our step-by-step tutorial, which includes the necessary tools and components, we\u2019ll get you and your ROG Ally to the finish line in no time. And, in case you haven\u2019t already customized your ROG Ally, we\u2019ve got a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/what-to-buy\/23844769\/best-asus-rog-ally-accessories\">must-have ROG Ally accessories<\/a> we think you\u2019ll like.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your tools ready<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Most of the tools you\u2019ll need for this project, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Spudger-Electronics-Computer-Smartphones-Electronic\/dp\/B0D1RMCG4T\">spudgers<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-CMHT65000-CFT-SD-ACETATE\/dp\/B09JBY5X8W\/\">#0 Phillips-head screwdriver<\/a>, are easy enough to get piecemeal online or at your local hardware store. But if you want a tidier solution that contains everything you need in one place for dismantling the ROG Ally (and just about any other consumer gadget in your home), you might want to consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iFixit-Essential-Electronics-Toolkit-Smartphone\/dp\/B0964G2Y7S\">Essential Electronics Toolkit<\/a> from iFixit. For the purposes of this tutorial, I\u2019m relying on my trusty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iFixit-Pro-Tech-Toolkit-Electronics\/dp\/B01GF0KV6G\">Pro Tech Toolkit<\/a>, which costs more as it contains additional pieces.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Buy a new SSD<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As for your replacement SSD, you\u2019ve got plenty of options. But which one you should get depends on how much storage you\u2019ll need, and which ROG Ally you have. If you\u2019re working with the original white ROG Ally, which features a 512 GB SSD by default, we suggest doubling the internal storage with a 1 TB SSD, or quadrupling it to 2 TB if you can afford it. One spec that\u2019s crucial to know is that the standard ROG Ally can only accommodate the 2230 size of M.2 SSDs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If you own the newer black ROG Ally X, which is equipped with a 1 TB SSD out of the box, you\u2019ll probably want something with 2 TB of storage. However, because this handheld is only compatible with the larger 2280 size of M.2 SSDs, there\u2019s a wider range of options at multiple price points. Note: Some Ally X owners on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ROGAllyX\/comments\/1fj23y2\/new_x_owners_that_have_upgraded_the_ssd_heatsink\/\">Reddit<\/a> report that there\u2019s adequate internal space for an M.2 SSD that has a built-in heatsink, though some owners note that not using one doesn\u2019t seem to impact performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Before we continue on with installation instructions, we\u2019ve pulled together a handful of compatible models for the ROG Ally you can choose from, followed by recommendations for the Ally X.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2230-size SSDs for the ROG Ally<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2280-size SSDs for the ROG Ally X<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin the disassembly \u2014 carefully<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of the back of an Asus ROG Ally with the six screws holding the back plate in place highlighted\" title=\"A photo of the back of an Asus ROG Ally with the six screws holding the back plate in place highlighted\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"The bottom center screw can\u2019t be removed from the socket. | Graphic: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Graphic: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">A general rule before opening any device is to first power it down. Not just that: Draining the battery is never a bad idea during this process. <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/articles\/guides\/how-to-upgrade-the-ssd-and-reinstall-windows-on-your-rog-ally\/#:~:text=discharge%20your%20battery%20to%2025%25\">Asus<\/a> recommends discharging the battery to around 25% before operating on the ROG Ally, as a charged battery is a potential fire hazard if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Next, remove your microSD card from the slot. Doing so will minimize the chance of accidentally breaking it (I say this because, unfortunately, it has happened to me).<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Lay the console face down on a table, or use any level surface that\u2019s free of debris, ideally one like the anti-static silicone pad I\u2019m using in the photos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">To access the internals of the ROG Ally, you\u2019ll need to use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove five screws. Note that a sixth screw in the bottom center of the handheld is designed to be loosened, but not removed, so don\u2019t persist.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Insert a soft flat edge into a gap in the case and twist to separate. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Once the screws are removed (again, save for the bottom middle one), slide a soft flat edge (like a guitar pick, prying tool, or plastic card) gently between the plastic housing to loosen the clips around the edge of the back cover. You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve done this correctly when you hear them click and the back cover begins to separate from the chassis. Carefully lift the back cover away and place it somewhere safe.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disconnect the battery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"The battery connection is located next to the fan on the right. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"The locking bar only needs to move less than an inch to free the connector. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Gently lift the connector up and away using a non-conductive tool. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Before doing anything else, you need to disconnect the battery. The instructions are the same for both the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, even though internally they look a bit different. To do this, simply use the flat edge of a plastic tool to carefully push the metal locking bar away from the connector that\u2019s holding the ribbon cable in place. It\u2019s important that you do not attempt to lift the bar, as this may damage it and prevent it from locking back in place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Once the locking bar has been pushed back, use a flat tool underneath the connector and gently lift the cable away from the socket. This shouldn\u2019t take much effort. Once you\u2019ve disconnected the cable from the motherboard, you no longer need to worry about the battery.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove the plastic cover shielding the SSD<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Once you\u2019re presented with the internals of the ROG Ally, you\u2019ll see a sheet of plastic covering the SSD. This is attached with a small bit of adhesive, letting you easily pull it off. You might want to hang on to it instead of immediately throwing it in the trash, like I did. In the ROG Ally X, the SSD itself is covered with a thermal cover that you definitely shouldn\u2019t throw away.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-8.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a hand removing the plastic covering the internal components of the ROG Ally\" title=\"A photo of a hand removing the plastic covering the internal components of the ROG Ally\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Your ROG Ally will look like this when you open it. | Photo: iFixit\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: iFixit\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove the SSD<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Ignore the disapproving look your handheld is giving you and you\u2019ll find the M.2 socket next to the fan on the left. | Graphic: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Graphic: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It\u2019s time for the main event. Underneath the black sheet of plastic, the original SSD that came with your device will be visible next to the fan on the left side of the Ally (in the ROG Ally X, the rectangular 2280-size SSD is located in the middle of the device, oriented horizontally underneath the battery cable and a removable thermal covering). Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the single screw that secures the SSD in the M.2 socket. The SSD should lift up a bit, and you can then gently pull the SSD out of its socket. Do not attempt to lift the SSD up as you remove it, as this has the potential to damage your handheld and\/or your SSD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Set aside the old SSD, which you can reformat to use as you please.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Install your new SSD<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Slide your new SSD in until the notch at the bottom lines up with the screw hole. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At this point, you can seat your shiny new SSD in the now-vacant socket. Match the SSD\u2019s pins with the socket, and then gently insert it without much pressure. You\u2019ll know that you\u2019ve done it correctly once the small indentation on the SSD\u2019s bottom lines up with the hole for the screw you removed earlier. Screw it back in. You\u2019re nearly finished!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reassemble your device<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Before screwing everything back in, give both grips a gentle squeeze until you hear them snap back into place. | Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo: Alice Jovan\u00e9e\/Polygon\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Putting your ROG Ally back together means doing everything you just did to disassemble it, but in reverse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">To reconnect the battery, take the connector of the ribbon cable and reseat it in the socket. You can use your fingers or a soft tool to gently push it down into the socket until you hear a small click. Afterwards, use your flat edge to push the locking bar back into place over the connector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If you held on to that small plastic sheet you removed earlier, you can stick it back into place. However, if you were like me and hastily discarded it, don\u2019t worry; it won\u2019t hamper the performance of your Ally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Finally, you can reattach the back cover. Simply press the cover back into its original position until you hear the clips start snapping into place. If the back cover is still a little loose, that\u2019s OK. Once you tighten all of the screws you removed earlier, it will be secured into its original position.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perform a cloud recovery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-image-slider alignnone wp-block-vox-media-image-slider\">\n<div class=\"c-image-slider__caption\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Your ROG Ally will enter the BIOS after installing your new SSD. | Image: Asus\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Asus\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-asus-rog-ally-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"Hit this button and follow the prompts to restore your OS. | Image: Asus\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Asus\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The final step to getting your Ally game-ready is to restore the Windows operating system. To do this, plug the Ally back in and power it on. It should boot into the BIOS menu automatically. If it doesn\u2019t, try powering on the system while holding down the power and volume-down buttons simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Once you\u2019re in the BIOS menu, use the touchscreen to navigate to the Advanced tab and select Asus Cloud Recovery. From there, you should be able to follow the prompts to download and reinstall the OS. While you\u2019ll need to redownload and reinstall any games you had stored on the original SSD, you\u2019re otherwise good to go. Good luck, and have fun.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/gaming\/506956\/how-to-install-m2-ssd-asus-rog-ally-x\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to add more storage to your Asus ROG Ally or Ally X quickly, affordably, and easily? Get a microSD card, slide it in, and get back to gaming. But where\u2019s the fun in that? If you want faster storage that doesn\u2019t cost much more than a high-capacity microSD card, we suggest upgrading its M.2 SSD. Now, taking apart your expensive piece of hardware can be intimidating, but with our step-by-step tutorial, which includes the necessary tools and components, we\u2019ll get you and your ROG Ally to the finish line in no time. And, in case you haven\u2019t already customized your ROG Ally, we\u2019ve got a number of must-have ROG Ally accessories we think you\u2019ll like. 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