This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Razer Blade Stealth (2017), with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The Razer Blade Stealth is a 2017 laptop with a 13.3-inch screen, identified by model number RZ09-0239. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- RZ09-0239
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 13.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Razer Blade Stealth
Screen replacement
We replace the 13.3-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Razer Blade Stealth takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the Razer Blade Stealth is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
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We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Razer Blade Stealth, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
What we see on the bench
- Battery swelling is the Razer Blade fault we see most. It lifts the base or trackpad, and the laptop should not be used on charge until it is replaced.
- Thermal servicing matters on these thin, high-power machines.
- The model number beginning RZ09 on the base identifies the exact year and version.
Data recovery from the Razer Blade Stealth
The SSD in the Razer Blade Stealth can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Razer Blade Stealth sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Razer Blade range are the newer Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019). It is the earliest 13.3-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Razer Blade Stealth be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Razer Blade Stealth will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The model number beginning RZ09 is printed on the base. For this model, look for RZ09-0239.
Can the Razer Blade Stealth run Windows 11?
It depends on the processor. Versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer are supported.