How to open ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) – disassembly and upgrade options

Power off the laptop and place it on a soft, static-free surface.
Locate the two Q-Latch slider windows on the aluminum bottom panel. Slide both latches until the windows show red – this indicates the cover is unlocked.
Simply glide the bottom panel off the chassis without any tools required.

Step 2: Battery Removal

Identify the 90Wh battery spanning the palm-rest area.
Detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the mid-frame.
Lift the battery out of the chassis.

More info: The 90Wh battery provides excellent capacity for extended sessions without needing frequent recharging.

Memory Upgrade

Locate the two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. Our unit ships with 2×16GB Samsung PC5-5600 sticks.
Press the side clips outward to release the installed modules if upgrading.
Insert new memory sticks (up to 2×32GB for 64GB total), pressing them in at an angle and clicking them down into place.

Note: Memory upgrades are fully user-replaceable and support easy pop-in, click-down installation.

You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Storage Upgrade

The left M.2 slot accepts PCIe 4.0 drives and uses a standard screw mounting system.
The right M.2 slot beside the RAM is PCIe 5.0-compatible and features a tool-less spring-loaded latch for quick drive swaps without a screwdriver.
Both M.2 sockets are on removable daughter-boards connected by flex cables, eliminating the need to access the main motherboard even when upgrading both drives.

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

You can buy Gen 4 or Gen 5 NVMe SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Wireless Card Upgrade

Identify the Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 card in its standard M.2 2230 slot.
Remove the single securing screw.
Detach the two color-coded antenna leads by gently lifting them off.
Replace the card and reconnect the antenna leads accordingly.

Cooling System Overview

Remove the numbered screws on the heatsink assembly to reveal the sandwich-style vapor-chamber design.
The cooling system includes twin copper fin stacks above and below the vapor chamber, three Arc Flow fans, and 0.1mm fins directing hot air through rear vents away from the mouse hand.
The motherboard layout shows numerous thermal pads around VRMs and chipsets, ensuring stable operation under high power draw.

More info: ASUS’ Q-Latch bottom panel, tool-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD latch, socketed RAM, easily removable 90Wh battery, and modular M.2 daughter-boards make upgrades and maintenance straightforward for anyone with basic tools.

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