How to open ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 12 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the captive screw in the lower right corner will slightly raise the plate up, making it the best starting point.
Pop the front, the left, and the back with a thin plastic tool. The right side should be last as it is full of ports and harder to pry.

More info: On the inside, the bottom plate features many plastic elements for greater internal structural support.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The device uses a 90Wh battery, providing approximately 25 hours of web browsing or 9 hours of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

Locate the memory slots covered with foil.
Carefully remove the foil to access the SODIMM slots.
According to ASUS, the two SODIMMs can handle up to 32GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. Some machines support up to 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz memory.
Install new RAM modules if upgrading.

Note: The CPU can support up to 96GB, so the laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running more than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.
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Storage Upgrade

Locate the two M.2 slots for Gen 4 SSDs.
The preinstalled SSD is covered with foil. Remove it carefully.
Install the new SSD in the available 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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Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes two Arc Flow fans, five heat pipes, four heat sinks, and two heat spreaders.
The larger heat spreader also cools the graphics card memory and VRMs.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Note: The cooling system is designed to handle the high-performance components in this laptop.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707, 2023) in-depth review

The ASUS TUF lineup offers devices for people who don't want to spend a whole fortune on a new laptop but at the same time, they still want to get a well-performing machine. The TUF Gaming F17 (FX707, 2023) boasts a big 17.3" display and there are a lot of options here. For starters, we can spot two 1080p units with a 144Hz refresh rate that are labeled as "Value IPS-level". Yep, the manufacturer kindly reminds you that you don't have to expect miracles in terms of color reproduction when buying a notebook with one of these two.Further down the road, we can spot another Full HD (non-Value)[...]

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Pros

Good upgradability
Great overall performance
High CPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress (3.70 GHz P-core clock + 90W)
The RTX 4050 can maintain ~ 2600 MHz under gaming
MUX switch + iGPU-only mode
Adequate I/O + Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
PWM-free (AUODDA7)
144Hz refresh rate (AUODDA7)
G-Sync and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable quiet backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Great battery life
The fans don't spin if the CPU temperature is below 56°C
Solid build quality
Great "Performance" mode - decent noise levels, 3.35 GHz for the P cores, and up to 92W GPU TGP