How to open ASUS E410 – disassembly and upgrade options

Probably without any surprise, the ASUS E410 doesn’t offer good upgradeability. You have to be aware that some models feature eMMC flash memory, and might not have an SSD slot whatsoever.

Check out all ASUS E410 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

To open this device, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the front corners.


2. Remove the battery

Inside, we see a 42Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the battery connector, and undo the four Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis.


3. Upgrade memory and storage

Here, the memory is soldered to the motherboard. The maximum available capacity is 8GB of DDR4 RAM. As for storage, you get one M.2 PCIe x4 slot, which fits Gen 3 SSDs. Some models will feature flash storage, instead of an SSD.


4. Cooling system

Cooling-wise, there is one rather thin metal heat spreader. Since there are no fans, you can expect no noise regardless of the workload.

Check out all ASUS E410 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

ASUS E410 (L410) in-depth review

Right at the start of this review, we have to tell you that you need to adjust your expectations with the price tag of this notebook. The ASUS E410 is not your average Zenbook or ROG device. Instead, it is aimed at people, who need a first laptop (including children), or individuals, who cannot afford to spend lots of money on the bare minimum.One would think that this is the easiest notebook to make in a manufacturer's lineup. However, we would argue that it is the hardest one - premium devices and heavy-duty gaming machines require a lot of R&D money, but at the end of the day, they[...]

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • 1x M.2 NVMe slot
  • Silent during any workload
  • No PWM (BOE NT140FHM-N44 (BOE07F6))
  • NumberPad touchpad and backlit keyboard

Cons

  • No MicroSD card slot
  • Covers only 53% of the sRGB gamut (BOE NT140FHM-N44 (BOE07F6))
  • Narrow viewing angles and poor contrast ratio (BOE NT140FHM-N44 (BOE07F6))
  • Celeron CPUs are really slow
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