How to open ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED S5507 – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED S5507 - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 11 July 2024 / 14:31 | 0

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ASUS Vivobook S 15

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
VideoCard: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Opening the Device

Undo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the two screws in the middle are hidden under small caps, which need to be unglued first.
Use a lever tool to lift the panel behind the two hinges. Press the hinge and pop the panel to create a gap.
Work around the sides and front, but avoid prying the rear. Lift the front of the panel and push it slightly backward. If needed, you may have to pry the back.
Be aware that the vent cover is attached to the bottom panel. Pop its top section below the lid’s lower part where the internal clips are.

More info: Here’s the internal look of the laptop.

Note: On the inside of the bottom plate, there is a dust filter for the ventilation grill.

Battery Removal

Pull out the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the 5 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The device uses a 70Wh battery, providing approximately 15 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The memory and Wi-Fi card are soldered. The device can be configured with 16GB or 32GB of fast LPDDR5x-8448 MHz RAM.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD and the thermal pad below 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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Cooling System Overview

The ASUS IceCool thermal system includes two fans, a pair of heat pipes, a duo of top-mounted heat sinks, and a large heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Note: The cooling system is designed to provide efficient heat management for high-performance components.

ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5507) in-depth review

The hype around the new AI-powered Snapdragon X Elite Processor is real and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED S5507 is one of the first available devices on the market with this SoC. The main focus here is the dedicated 45 TOPS NPU chip for accelerated productivity. The laptop has tons of preinstalled AI-based Microsft and ASUS software. At least for now, only a few apps are natively designed for this ARM chip, while the others work in emulation mode.The device can be picked with Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 or Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 CPU. They offer 10 or 12 cores respectively plus Snapdr[...]

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Pros

Great OLED display with 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage (ATNA56AC03-0)
Infinite contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2880 x 1620 resolution (ATNA56AC03-0)
Very high color accuracy (ATNA56AC03-0)
Good audio quality
"OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" mode in MyASUS software
Comfortable keyboard and smooth touchpad
1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Good overall performance for everyday tasks and normal office usage
Quiet fan in "Whisper" mode
Four USB ports + MicroSD card reader
Long battery life
Rock-solid 3.40 GHz CPU clock no matter the fan mode
Metal build
Good comfort under full CPU stress
Snapdragon X Elite chip with rich AI capabilities