How to open ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 10 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Pry the sides and the front. Be aware that the panel goes deep into the chassis, so you may need to push harder than usual to pop it. Use caution to avoid bending the chassis, especially if your plastic tool isn’t thin enough.
Pop the back by lifting it in the zones behind the hinges with a lever tool.
Afterward, pry the top edges and the rest of the rear.
You can unplug the stylus, but it’s not necessary for this process.

More info: Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 2 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The notebook uses a 48Wh battery.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered, with configurations available for 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 3 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD, if any, and the thermal pad beneath it, if present.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

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Wi-Fi Card

The soldered Wi-Fi card is located above the NVMe slot.

Cooling System Overview

The passive cooling system covers more than one-third of the motherboard.
We can spot one heat pipe in the cooling system.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Note: The passive cooling system is adequate for the Chromebook’s performance needs, ensuring silent operation.

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