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日本How to open ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) – disassembly and upgrade options
Step 1: Accessing the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) Internals
- Ensure the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED is powered off and placed on a soft surface to avoid scratches.
- Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
- Use a thin plastic tool to gently lift one of the top corners to create an opening. Then, employ a lever tool to carefully detach the bottom plate, starting from the zones behind the hinges and proceeding around the perimeter.
Step 2: Battery Removal
- Disconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard.
- Remove the 6 Phillips-head screws that secure the 70Wh battery, then lift the battery out of the chassis.
More info: The 70Wh battery provides substantial autonomy, supporting up to 12 hours and 30 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 20 minutes of video playback.
Memory Upgrade
- Access the RAM area by popping off the metal plate covering it, using a lever tool or spudger.
- Note that devices feature either 4GB or 8GB of soldered memory depending on the CPU generation, with an additional SODIMM slot available for expansion. ASUS specifies support for up to 8GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM in this slot, although the CPU’s capability suggests potential compatibility with significantly more memory.
Upgrade Tip: Adding RAM via the SODIMM slot can enhance the dual-channel performance and overall system responsiveness.
You can buy DDR4 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Storage Upgrade
- Identify the M.2 slot designated for a 2280 Gen 3 SSD, offering an opportunity for storage expansion or upgrade.
- The installed SSD is encased in a metal housing equipped with thermal pads for optimized cooling.
You can buy Gen 3 M.2 SSD modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings to select the best storage solution for your needs.
Step 3: Cooling System Overview
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED features an efficient cooling system comprising one large fan, two heat pipes, a pair of heat sinks, and a heat spreader to ensure effective heat dissipation.
ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) in-depth review
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) is a compact 2-in-1 laptop that is offered with powerful (optional) Intel Alder or Raptor Lake-H processors. The top dog for the series is the Intel Core i9-13900H. That sounds mouthwatering for a thin and light transformer. On the other hand, these 45W chips dissipate a lot of heat and that's why you'll find an ASUS IceCool cooling system with two decently sized heat pipes and a fluid-dynamics bearing fan. Still, if you don't need so much power, you can pick a device with a 15W or 28W CPU. This will bring down the end price and (perhaps) it'll also po[...]
Pros
- Great OLED display with 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
- Infinite contrast ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, and 2880 x 1800 resolution (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
- Good audio quality
- "OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" mode in MyASUS software
- Antibacterial coating
- Comfortable keyboard
- Smooth touchpad with optional ASUS Numberpad 2.0
- 1080p Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Good performance given the form factor and the transforming capabilities
- Quiet fan in "Whisper" mode
- 1x SODIMM for dual-channel memory
- Long battery life
- Adequate CPU clocks in short and medium loads
- Good build quality
Cons
- PWM usage without the "Flicker-Free Dimming" mode (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
- Only one M.2 Gen 3 slot
- Our laptop has a QLC SSD
