ASUS Gaming Laptop FX505G Teardown Tutorial

Hi, Simon here. Today, I’ll be doing a teardown of the ASUS Gaming Laptop FX505G, guiding you through the upgrade and replacement process.

Getting Started

• Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver (I’m using an electronic one, link in the description).
• Remove the back cover by unscrewing (note the different screw sizes).

Components Overview

1. Battery: Disconnect and unscrew to remove. Replace if swollen or not holding charge. Model number: B3N1726.
2. M.2 NVMe Drive: Single screw removal. Can use a USB NVMe adapter for data recovery or cloning.
3. RAM (DDR4): Two slots, typically 8 GB each, upgradeable to 32 GB.
4. CPU and GPU Fans: Disconnect and unscrew for cleaning or replacement.
5. Wi-Fi Card: Disconnect and unscrew to remove or replace.
6. Secondary SSD Drive (2.5-inch): Space and connections available for an additional drive.
7. DC Jack: If damaged, can be replaced by disconnecting and removing the hinge.
8. Keyboard: Integrated; spills or damage require a full replacement.
9. LCD Screen: Options to replace just the screen or the entire hinge assembly.

Thermal Paste Application

• If experiencing overheating, consider reapplying thermal paste.
• Remove the heatsink, clean old paste off the CPU and GPU, and apply new thermal paste.

Reassembly Tips

• Ensure all components are correctly connected and secured.
• Replace the back cover and screw it in properly.

That’s a wrap on the ASUS FX505G teardown. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more updates. Thanks for watching, and take care!