Inside ASUS TUF FX505 – disassembly and upgrade options

When a gaming laptop is on a budget, we have to bear in mind that there have been some sort of cost management going on. Despite that, TUF FX505’s upgradability is unhurt. Check it out.

Check out all ASUS TUF FX505 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

Taking the bottom panel off the FX505 is simple as a pie. Take all 11 Phillips-head screws and pry the panel up with a plastic tool. At first sight, we immediately see something that could have been improved.


2. Battery

Sadly, it is the battery. This laptop is equipped with a 48Wh battery pack, which depending on the processor you use can deliver terrible or average results. In order to continue with the disassembly, you should remove the battery connector. If you need to swap the battery out, though, just unscrew the two Phillips-head screws on the bottom and you can easily lift it up.

In order to simulate real-life conditions, we used our own script for automatic web browsing through over 70 websites.

For every test like this, we use the same video in HD.

We use F1 2017’s built-in benchmark on loop in order to simulate real-life gaming.


3. Memory and storage

TUF FX505 is blessed with two RAM DIMMs that support up to 32GB of DDR4 memory at speeds of maximum 2666 MHz. At the same time, there are two storage options on the laptop – a SATA drive, located on the right side of the battery and an M.2 slot, placed on top of the Wi-Fi card.


4. Cooling system

As far as the cooling is concerned, the system is not very sophisticated nor sufficient. There is one rather bulky heat pipe cooling off both of the chips, and one more – thinner and shorter, only dedicated to the graphics card.

Check out all ASUS TUF FX505 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.

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otias
otias
3 years ago

Hi there i have an Asus TUF Gaming fx505gd with 1tb Sata HDD. the question is i want to add and SSD for my laptop, can i add that ssd without replacing the SATA HDD?? so i want to move all my game file to the HDD and my OS in SSD. Thx for the info. you got one nice forum BTW

Andrew Linkous
Andrew Linkous
3 years ago
Reply to  otias

Only on the m.2 slot. It can be sata m.2 or nvme. IT CANNOT BE 2.5 INCH

Ralph
Ralph
3 years ago

I have question regarding with the upgrade with TUF505DV wifi card. I want to upgrade it to Wifi Killer 6, will it work/compatible?

TIA

Nexnt
Nexnt
3 years ago
Reply to  Ralph

It is compatible. I have the exact same model(FX505DV) and I swapped my card yesterday(Killer AX1650X). It works like a charm.

mushmush
mushmush
3 years ago

Hello peeps, fx505du ryzen 7 3750h. I want to upgrade RAM to 3200mhz, will it reach that speed or downclock to 2666mhz. Please advise which is the best ram speed for this laptop. Currently I have 2400mhz ram, would you suggest to buy 2666mhz higher or stick to 2400mhz. TIA

Nexnt
Nexnt
3 years ago
Reply to  mushmush

Stick to DDR4-2400Mhz. Ryzen 7 3750H CPU max ram freq is 2400.

https://www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-7-3750h

tamo
tamo
3 years ago

Hi bought an SSD 2,5 for my TUF FX505GE. And my computer can’t find it ? someone can help me ?

Kitty
Kitty
3 years ago

I would like to know the size of the cpu screw. I just
broke screw head.

vincent
vincent
3 years ago

Hi there sorry im a bit late to the discussion but if any1 is reading this could you tell me if i can have 2 ssds, i currently have a stock one with a 256ssd but i want a bit more space e.g a 500GB ssd but i dont if there i a slot for that. Can any1 help?

ytrty
ytrty
3 years ago
Reply to  vincent

There is one m.2 slot and one 2.5″ drive slot

Gio
Gio
3 years ago

Hello, I bought an FX505GT (i79750H and GTX1650,16gb RAM).
Do You know what is the maximum capacity for an HDD 2.5″? (Could you please confim me that it is a 2Tb?)

Thanks in advance

Cameran Ieland Cole
Cameran Ieland Cole
3 years ago
Reply to  Gio

I got the same model a few weeks ago, and also upgraded the ram to 16Gb, Currently I am looking to add another storage device as well, I know for a fact you can run a 2tb SSD the real question is what type of connection is it? I haven’t looked that much yet, is it a SATA or is it a pcie?

Sara
Sara
3 years ago

I’m about to get this laptop and wondering how to upgrade storage to 16GB as well..I have no idea what I’m doing ?

Jhonny
Jhonny
3 years ago

Can I upgrade the gpu gtx 1050 to 1650 in this model ASUS TUF FX505DD-RB71-CB 15.6” Gaming Laptop

ytrty
ytrty
3 years ago
Reply to  Jhonny

no it’s soldiered to the motherboard

Moritz Cornielje
Moritz Cornielje
3 years ago
Reply to  ytrty

Is it soldered in all models? Or are there certain models where it is possible to upgrade?

netherdrake
netherdrake
3 years ago

hey my ethernet port isnt working. Can i change that?

Wavy
Wavy
3 years ago

I Was wondering what type of hdd height fits on the asus tuf fx505dt? A 9mm, or 15mm, or both?

Mark Anthony Gumamela
Mark Anthony Gumamela
3 years ago

can I replace my ram with a 2666mhz instead of 2400mhz?

Rishu
Rishu
3 years ago

I have fx505gt i5 edition Does it has a m.2 ssd slot

k.gourav
k.gourav
3 years ago

I want to upgrade to a more powerful battery. Is it possible, if yes please tell where can i find them??

Name
Name
3 years ago

God awful tear down video show the entire thing disassembled I’ve seen 20 videos where the person decides yea showing people how to remove a battery is enough let’s cut the video like tf, the battery is the easiest component to remove from a laptop show us the Cooling tear down the GPU the CPU smh..

Last edited 3 years ago by Name
Cheyne
Cheyne
3 years ago

looking to upgrade my wifi to wifi6, believe this is doable. Likely will order the chip and do it myself. I expect you should add it to this article but I’ll followup with my results when its done.