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日本How to open ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Laptop
- Unscrew the 13 Torx-head screws from the back panel. Note that the central screw is hidden beneath a small rubber pad, which you can lift using a flathead screwdriver.
- Remember, the bottom right screw is captive and will slightly raise the panel, helping you to start the opening process from there.
- Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate the bottom panel from the chassis, starting from the area where the captive screw raised the panel.
Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components.
Removing the Battery
- Disconnect the battery connector from the mainboard. This may require a gentle pull with a plastic tool.
- Move away the speakers’ wiring to clear the path for battery removal.
- Unscrew the 5 Philips head screws securing the battery. Note that one screw is covered with an ASUS sticker. Gently remove the sticker before unscrewing.
- Lift the battery out of the chassis.
More info: The battery is a 90Wh unit capable of 4 hours and 10 minutes of web browsing, or 2 hours and 30 minutes of video playback.
Upgrading the RAM
- Locate the two SODIMM slots on the motherboard.
- Gently eject the existing RAM modules by pushing aside the clips holding them in place.
- Insert the new DDR5-4800MHz RAM modules into the slots, ensuring they are firmly seated and the clips lock into place.
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More info: The system supports up to 64GB of DDR5-4800MHz in dual-channel mode.
Upgrading the SSD
- Identify the two M.2 slots designated for Gen 4 SSDs.
- For each SSD, remove the securing screw and gently pull out the preinstalled NVMe.
- Insert the new Gen 4 M.2 SSDs into the slots and secure them with the screws.
- If applicable, ensure the thermal pads are properly placed to manage heat.
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More info: RAID 0 is supported for enhanced performance.
Maintenance of the Cooling System
- Locate the two thick heat pipes shared between the CPU and GPU, and one more for each chip, plus the last one cooling the VRMs and graphics memory.
- Carefully remove the screws securing the heat sinks and gently lift them away from the components.
- Use compressed air and a soft brush to clean the heat sinks and the fans.
- Reapply thermal paste to the CPU and GPU before reattaching the heat sinks.
- Ensure all components are securely reattached and the screws are tightened.
Caution: Ensure the thermal paste is applied thinly and evenly to avoid overheating issues.
More info: The cooling solution includes two thick heat pipes, four heat sinks, and some heat spreaders, designed to efficiently manage the thermal output of high-performance components.
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