How to open ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis.
Insert a thin plastic tool into the top edges to create a gap and pry along the sides to release the clips.
Pop the front of the panel and use a lever tool to pry the rear carefully.

More info: The inside of the bottom panel provides access to the battery, RAM slot, Wi-Fi card, and SSD.

Battery Removal

Caution: Wear gloves to avoid electrical zaps and handle the battery with care.

Slide upwards the small metal shroud on top of the battery connector to release it.
Gently lift the connector by its sides using a plastic tool.
Undo the four Phillips-head screws securing the 42Wh battery to the chassis.
Lift and remove the battery from the laptop.

More info: The 42Wh battery provides approximately 8 hours of video playback, making it suitable for everyday use.

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Memory Upgrade

Note: The device comes with soldered RAM but includes an additional SODIMM slot for upgrades.

Locate the SODIMM slot, which is hidden below a plastic film. Carefully lift the film to access the slot.
Install up to 8GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM as per ASUS specifications. The CPU can theoretically support up to 96GB, allowing for higher capacities beyond the official limit.
Ensure the RAM module is securely seated in the slot before replacing the plastic film.

More info: Combining the soldered RAM with an additional module enables dual-channel operation, enhancing performance.

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Storage Upgrade

Hint: Handle SSD components carefully to avoid damage or data loss.

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
The NVMe drive is equipped with a heat shield on top. Remove the shield carefully to access the SSD slot.
Install the SSD into the slot at a slight angle, ensuring it is fully seated, and replace the heat shield for optimal thermal performance.

More info: The Gen 4 compatibility ensures high-speed storage performance.

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Connectivity Options

More info: The Wi-Fi 6 card is upgradable and located to the left of the fan, allowing for future connectivity upgrades if needed.

Cooling System Overview

More info: The cooling system of the ASUS Vivobook 15 is adequate for general use.

The system includes a single fan for airflow.
One long heat pipe directs heat away from critical components.
A top-mounted heat sink and a heat spreader complement the cooling design to maintain stable temperatures.

Tip: Regularly clean the fan and heat pipe to maintain optimal cooling performance and prevent overheating.

ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504 / P1504 / V1504) in-depth review

The ASUS Vivobook lineup offers plenty of machines in different price categories. One of the laptops is the ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504). This fella doesn't cost much but it's loaded with an adequate amount of features and performance for the class.The notebook is available with Intel Raptor Lake-U chips but if you want to save some bucks, you can get the same laptop with Alder Lake-U chip. These 12th Gen processors are still powerful enough for daily tasks, office usage, and even for light gaming. There are three display options all with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution. One of [...]

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Pros

Affordable
No PWM (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO21ED))
Antibacterial coating
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Camera with a privacy shutter
Nice performance for the class
Good comfort during heavy load

Cons

No SD card reader
Limited I/O and the USB Type-C port is only for data transfers
Covers 55% of sRGB colors (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO21ED))
Plastic build
NVMe with QLC memory

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ASUS Vivobook 15

Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 128GB SSD

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ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504

Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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$619^.99 $378^.00

ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504

Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U
VideoCard: Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Tonny

1 year ago

Sfortunatamente Linux non ha (ancora) i driver per wifi e bluetooth e il computer non ha la porta ethernet. Per ora l’unica soluzione è una chiavetta wifi/bt/ethernet che costa pochi euro ma è veramente scomoda in un computer portatile. Oppure usare Linux in una VM sotto Windows, ma diciamo la verità, generalmente uno usa Linux proprio per evitare Windows.