How to open ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED M5606 – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. The top two in the middle are hidden under a small cap and rubber foot, which you need to unglue first.
Raise the two zones behind the hinges with a lever tool. Since the hinges aren’t very solid, press them with a finger before popping the plate with a lever tool.
Pry all the sides starting from the back to remove the bottom panel.

More info: There is a dust filter for the ventilation grill on the inside of the bottom plate.

Battery Removal

Detach the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The device uses a 75Wh battery, providing approximately 11 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The soldered memory is covered with foil and placed below the heat spreader. All devices rely on LPDDR5x RAM in dual-channel mode. Machines with Zen 3+ CPUs are configured with 16GB, while those with Zen 4 and Ryzen AI chips can have up to 32GB. The memory in our case is rated at 6400 MHz. The Wi-Fi card is also soldered.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD and the thermal pad beneath 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 thermal system includes a pair of fans, two heat pipes, two top-mounted heat sinks, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (M5606) in-depth review

The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED M5606 strikes the market with a thin and light chassis and a big 16" OLED panel. This can be a mouthwatering combination for some users who need a big-screen laptop for work on the go. Hardware-wise, this device is pretty capable for home or standard office usage. It's offered with Zen 3+, Zen 4 (Hawk Point-HS), or Ryzen AI CPUs. We settled for a machine that has an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and a Radeon 660M - more than enough for browsing the Web or playing Dota 2. The low weight comes at a price of limited upgradability and a bit of outdated port selection. On the brigh[...]

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Pros

Great OLED display with 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage (SDC4178)
Infinite contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3200 х 2000 resolution (SDC4178)
Good audio quality
"OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" mode in MyASUS software
Comfortable keyboard
Sizable and smooth touchpad
1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Good overall performance given the thin profile
The fans are almost quiet in "Whisper" mode during full loads
Up to 32GB of soldered LPDDR5x for the Zen 4 and Ryzen AI-based laptop
Long battery life
Adequate CPU clocks no matter the load
Metal build