Asus TUF Gaming A15 Laptop Teardown! | SSD Upgrade and RAM slots

[@robpash2204]

Great video, just what I needed. Lord knows an extra ssd is just what the doctor ordered for a gaming laptop. I already put 900gb of games on my new A15 within a month. Thanks again for posting this.

[@OTechnology]

Dang that's a huge game library straight away haha you're welcome!

[@credit0880]

@@OTechnology half of that is made up of Call Of Duty games

[@mr.shekar8673]

​@@credit0880 bro how to know which SSD is good and support mine please help

[@alihasan9420]

I think thos laptop can finally outstand the Predator Helios 300 , The pred. Laptop now costs 1,300$ But this A15 from asus with these good damn specs cost 999$ I think this is a real bang for the buck .... the ryzen chip makes it even better lol , intel is really falling behind here man ....

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

the one thing though it doesnt have good color accuracy

[@fadilnatakusumah195]

@@BruhBruh-mk5yg yap, the screen is not too good, that's why it's cheap. Msi Bravo 15 maybe better than this

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

@@fadilnatakusumah195 idk about that but the 120hz one have bad color gamut also lenovo have a new gaming laptop that use amd cpu but it only have gtx 1650/1650ti but it have 100%srgb also the cooling is better than tuf and it have 4 zone rgb thats optional im gonna go buy lenovo legion 5i amd

[@pinoyozzyworld]

@@BruhBruh-mk5yg damn. That gpu is not gonna cut it for me. Sad

[@januar2741]

@@BruhBruh-mk5yg any info about the price? 1660 ti with amd and 100% srgb is perfect for me, working and light to medium gaming. From what i know, lenovo is a little bit pricy

[@ankithvnaik2884]

You have to remove the back panel from the backside...there is a hairline clip which is attached amd after slotting it out from the back side...the whole panel comes out...dont use a flat head...you can do it by hand.... once again...its from the back side,where the air exits

[@gonzaloparedes1091]

Even if you dont need to install a second SSD, you should still move the default SSD to the other slot, which is away from the CPU heat pipe.

[@zenolord2242]

I can't get the screw at the bottom right corner out

[@MrToren01]

bought this on a black friday sale from best buy for $800 and so far has been well worth the money just got enough money to buy an extra 1TB of storage and am gonna use this video as a reference for installation thanks.

[@Cooldad310]

great video! thanks! I have this laptop, bought it yesterday! thanks a lot for posting!

[@learnrhel8291]

Where was the RAM upgrade? I only saw the M.2 SSD installation.

[@yangenmanuel2659]

He just say it at 1:39

[@sebasgm6284]

In the title says SSD Upgrade AND RAM SLOTS, no ram upgrade

[@shadowdesmond]

thanks for the video. I just got this laptop and at the time of purchase i had no idea it had an extra ssd slot. So pumped and as someone who has experience taking laptops and desktops apart i was still worried to do this myself with how much the laptop was.

[@TotemSP2]

Even if you went in blind, you were straight to the point and that's what matters. Thanks for this!

[@abiramiguhan1719]

I spilled coffee on my mine, took to Asus service center in a day without trying to turn it on, they cleaned it, put back - nothing happened. They say i need to replace the MB and it costs around 80% of the original price of the entire unit. Rather than just specs and performance we should be researching for price of replacement parts IMO. We are not spending so much on a gadget just so it will be usable till extended warranty expires.

[@grycka6150]

can you have 2 ssd's in at one time. So for example i have a 500gb storage and i have a 1tb bought can i have one disk with 500gb and other with 1tb in my laptop so it will have 1500gb?

[@ianjasperona3576]

Thanks bro! Will be upgrading mine as well once I got it. Also may I know what are the screws of this unit? Any known brands you can recommend for the ssd upgrade?

[@omelashomelas]

Can you provide details on the RAM; what brand etc.? My machine will only come with 8GB and I'll need to install an additional 8GB to hit that sweet spot. Cheers

[@Chimizatu]

I recommend kingston or crucial 3200mhz tot the best compatibility.

[@melvinolandria1051]

look for 3200mhz with 1.2 memory voltage. 1.2v up like crucial will not run at 3200mhz just only 2600mhz

[@omelashomelas]

Went with Kingston HyperX 3200

[@ricardovazquez1450]

@@omelashomelas did you just buy a single 8gb or a 16gb kit

[@omelashomelas]

I ended up replacing with all new ram

[@br_ndYT]

Can you link the website or something where you got the SSD?

[@attilio19111]

hi there, i'm watching this video and comment carefully before i pre-order. dell is also coming out w/ ryzen 7 4800H starting at $799 this month. dell and lenovo have their own configurations. i just wait and see, thanks.

[@attilio19111]

@@mrkutadgu78 it has been edited, thanks.

[@tommythuyen4063]

2:51 Interestingly, there is an extra HDD connector slot already being soldered next to the left side of the 2nd SSD Slot. We can replace a smaller battery 48Wh and then attach an extra HDD. :D

[@jgerajak]

There are other models that have a smaller battery and the HDD attached

[@RedzaImran]

I'm worried that the heat pipe next to the SSD would effect the performance of the SSD in terms of longevity and thermal

[@thedavephan]

always unplug the battery before doing any work on a laptop..

[@97Caylum]

You're the hero we don't deserve, thanks dude.

[@OTechnology]

You're welcome! Glad I could help.

[@rapp1syrius]

Good tutorial, thanks! One question, from where did you get that wallpaper on you're desktop ? i searched on the web , and didn't find it...

[@OTechnology]

It came with the laptop haha

[@lukemyster14]

Where abouts is the Wi-Fi adaptor card on this laptop? Need to replace mine but couldn't spot it in this video

[@segbed]

so how many m.2 slots in this laptop? Oh, I see now, two slots. Great!

[@tysonfontanez]

Do I need a heatsink if I add an NVMe SSD? Or will it be fine as is?

[@ibeliverock]

That’s something that I want to know aswell. I don’t think that there’s enough space for a heatsink tho

[@anindyatanisha]

Is there additional slot for SSD NVME m.2?

[@magno172]

There are a total of 2 SSD slots in the Asus Tuf A15. There can be a possible 3rd SATA SSD slot depending on the type of battery you have.

[@kuldeeprawat2517]

I cant find a screwdriver to open this Screws Edit: can u give me the link of screwdriver which u have used

[@kishanchauhan2790]

Can u mention the detail specs of ram and ssd that came with laptop please,

[@GoldenSpike300]

kishan chauhan 16 gb ddr4 3200 MHZ, upgradable up to 32gb and 1tb ssd and allows 2 ssd chips.

[@pmpalihena]

@@GoldenSpike300 You kidding? Any of the Tuf models didn't came with 1TB SSD. Max was 512GB with an extra slot for you to upgrade at your cost.

[@GoldenSpike300]

@@pmpalihena not anymore, a15 tuf comes with 1 tb sdd and a second slot to upgrade

[@leovbernardo]

Hi! Nice video. Can you please confirm if the Wifi is soldered or M.2?

[@OTechnology]

The wifi is on a card yes.

[@leovbernardo]

@Hamins Mikati Supposedly yes, as there is no reason why it wouldn't. The wifi slot is located underneath the installed SSD slot. I bought an AX200 card and I'm just waiting for my laptop to be delivered so I can be 100% sure

[@jordanlimweichien2333]

U should try installing the ssd as primary ssd, that would improve the boot up speed

[@OTechnology]

It already has an nvme ssd in it so that'll be pointless. This bootup was kinda slower than usual probably initializing the new ssd.

[@jordanlimweichien2333]

@@OTechnology okay, got it!

[@beerhekje9572]

Added extra SSD 1TB into the laptop. SSD is not shown automatically as a drive on My PC. You have to take an extra small step via computer management

[@junaid757]

Upgrade the display with the HP Omen 144hZ ,then it will be the best laptop in this segment

[@Meh3669-v7v]

Is it possible to do !? Because I've searched everywhere and nobody has any info about it. I honestly could not care less about the money, because it's such a good laptop, it's worth having a screen replacement to something with a colour gamut of %100 srgb. Then it would be the perfect and ultimate laptop

[@junaid757]

@@Meh3669-v7v one of the technical guy told me it's possible but for the slim bazzle it's risky for TUF, but it's possible.So if any KZbinrs do that it will be so easy

[@floydlooney6837]

You have to remove the entire cover to remove the battery? I dislike that, but this laptop looks amazing for the price.

[@Ishicoatl]

I'd had the battery disconnected before swapping or adding pieces.

[@nomadicfit]

What is the screw driver size needs?

[@monssidus1291]

and u can see here the RAM slots ... where? yes i know under the wrapping and you probably want to keep things neat but I really wish you actually showed us.

[@NightRven]

WTF! Unplug battery first ! God !

[@grapsorz]

now that you have used it a bit.. how is it?? how is the cooling?

[@therichuation]

So this is gen 3 or that's what you chose to use? Will it take gen 4? For the SSD I mean

[@cloudvalkor]

Hey!!! it would be really great if you could show me how to upgrade this same laptop with ram, i only have 8gbs and i want to add more!

[@xXs5hortyXx]

According to a question on Argos the ram is "soldered" to the board and not upgradeable is this true?

[@OTechnology]

No it is upgradeable

[@xXs5hortyXx]

@@OTechnology OK great so can I take the 8 out and put 2 x 16 in?

[@fsdfmsbcxx]

Hi, what's the model name of that Notebook? There are several A15 versions out there. Thank you

[@timoeteeztim2057]

Asus tuf A15 506iV

[@SiliconPowerVideo]

Nice video. Always good to see one of our products be used for an upgrade. Hope if performs to your standards :)

[@blindmonk12]

Could you please link it , So I can buy it as well?

[@MrRonDeL83]

This is super weird, did you changed the background at the startup ?(the galaxy) I got the exact same one. I am thinking to add the extra ssd but I can play all the games I can think of. Like Warzone, all on high/very high and raytrace with 80/100 fps.

[@Bennedict929]

Where did you buy the 90wh version?

[@naudtv9432]

Is it okay if you put one of those from 1tb in it or will there be like a problem in the laptop?

[@AnUnapologeticApologist]

I noticed you didn't install a heat sink on the new SSD. Is it not needed because of the integrated cooling already in the laptop?

[@bepopxxx]

since when ssd need heatsink.... the only things that neeed heatsink is processor

[@phiard]

can i ask what's the ram manufacturer?

[@abelardocraft4468]

what are the characteristics of the one you are showing

[@SiLLAYSAMURAI]

Do you need a special type of screwdriver?

[@aronbenafill9780]

I just hope that this laptop was equipped with a better color gamut screen, cause everything about it was already so good! 👍

[@kishanchauhan2790]

That and wifi 5, better ssd, only need these 3 things, can sceen be replaced, is it easy to replace it ?

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

this laptop doesnt have 100%srgb it only have 60

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

kishan chauhan the screen cannot be replaced, ssd is really easy to replace it idk about the wifi but i think you can

[@jastper2036]

They had to cut corners in order for this laptop to be in budget range

[@floydlooney6837]

@@BruhBruh-mk5yg You could always use an external monitor and keyboard and use it like a desktop

[@nguyenloi1348]

Can you tell me which brand of memory card ?? I can't see on the tags were cover. Samsung, curicial or kingston ??? Thanks

[@andorje8297]

you can use speccy to see the memory brand. In my laptop asus from this series are ddr4 samsung 3200mhz 8gb for ryzen 9 type with 512 nvme by default.

[@sharrysingh1957]

Does warranty gets void doing upgrades ?

[@wisetekniquez5812]

No

[@brybry111]

RAM always confuses the hell out of me. Can I just pick any old DDR4 laptop ram? should I go for the highest MHZ, should I stick to Samsung to match my already 8GIG's of Samsung ram. Also for SSD upgrades can I grab any PCIe SSD storage? same size as my laptop?

[@0nIXmatic]

u can choose any ddr4 ram brand afaik but its best to match the same mhz of the stuff already inside or else all of the sticks will default to the lowest speed (same brand helps for stability but ive never had issues matching different brands but same mhz ram together). afaik u need to get a M.2 2280 SSD so that it will be long enough to match the one screw on the mobo. you can probably use anything smaller, but u run the risk of it coming off since its not possible to screw a smaller size in it.

[@talalkh5397]

No your laptop won't start if you install a incompatible Ram. I upgraded the ram myself on my Asus Tuf you need 3200mhz ddr4 so-dimm ram I bought 8gb slot for 35€... the performance has improved a lot..

[@kushalbairagya]

Just a question , the screw you used to put the m.2 SSD in place, where did you get that? Was it included with laptop?

[@OTechnology]

Oh yeah it was included sorry if that wasn't clearly visible.

[@khankhattak.]

@@OTechnology hey can u show make a guide for display upgrade.

[@pmpalihena]

@@khankhattak. doubt you can upgrade the display with higher colour calibration.

[@PrizrenaliZH]

Nobody talking about the warranty possible gets destroyed after opening the case? Can somebody teach me, please!

[@landinobin4835]

Watt hour doesn't tell capacity of batteries only the amount of power it uses, why doesn't laptop companies tell mah of their battery they should tell both these for better information.

[@chanhuyly1040]

Shouldn’t we disconnect the battery first for safety?

[@OTechnology]

You can but its not really necessary its not going to power unless you press the power button plus you really shouldn't touch anything in there.

[@LCJammer]

if your just changing out ram and ssd then no. striping it down to clean fans etc or repasting then big yes.

[@eliranassaraf7075]

Is the bbattery replaceable? And for the 45wh version can we exchange it with the 90?

[@Wesleyrpg]

Nice laptop, looking at one of these when they eventually come out! Can you have a quick peek in the BIOS to see if it supports RAID 0 when using two NVME SSD's???

[@SafirSecerovic]

It seems too... I have seen the option in there... just haven't tried it...

[@tommasobenedetto384]

Can you write me the model number of battery Or any useful information to find the correct replacement? Thanks

[@Dwip23]

Can't help but notice that the air intake ports are not directly above the fans but rather on the heat sinks. So does this laptop runs really hot under load? Would not be surprised if it does.

[@mikeandersen5]

It runs surprisingly warm but, mine has never overheated

[@seanconery8836]

Mine was really hot until I repaste it with some Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme 2g. 15 degres celcius less. Top paste !! Also, raising a bit the laptop (a pencil under the back side) helps a lot !!!

[@tayeii2203]

Thank you. I had the same issue wondering how to open it but you helped. Thanks much. Subscribed and will stay on, thank youuu

[@Ritzz600]

where is the hdd ???

[@vibezwell]

That was the HDD . It is a newer type... Nvme

[@davidsoncharleus965]

What kind of screwdriver did you use?

[@villafuerteralpjamesl1732]

Is this the FA506 model or the FA506II model??

[@StuieHunter]

Great video, I have one ordered with a 256gb SSD and would love to save for one with a 1tb SSD. I've never done this to a laptop before.

[@carlocruz4814]

Great video! Thanks. I am waiting for a tuf A15 with gtx1660ti from amazon. Also i got a 1tb samsung evo 970 nvme ssd. I have a question.. The 2 m.2 ports of this laptop are like #1 and #2 or something? I mean i will migrate windows installation to the samsung 970, and off course will keep the stock drive.., do i have to put it in one or the other m.2 port? Are they identified in the board as 1 and 2? Or it does not matter? Hope you can help me!

[@jagratwadhwa3850]

The base variant that comes with 1650ti has lesser heat pipe I believe. How much impact does it have om the performance?

[@adisingh9341]

Any idea from where to get the RAM for A15 ?

[@simas3417]

Can you please specify how many lanes do each nvme slot has because I cant find this information.

[@vishwa4384]

Link, from where did you bought the SSD?

[@rupakhaldankar9466]

Do you have to back up your data before installing or can I just directly install it like in video?

[@KAIS3R-NN]

What kind SSD did use in second slot *M2 Pcle Gen 3 2280?*

[@junkiemail78]

Will the Asus Tuf A15/A17 still work on AC power if the internal battery is disconnected or depleted?

[@nayanraj2425]

No... Are u dumb 😂

[@andorje8297]

I think it will works, but carefully. Its not for long term used, because of ic power will be more hardworking for it.

[@junkiemail78]

I have an old Asus Laptop with external replaceable battery. I normally remove the battery and leave it running on AC power like a desktop. Keeping the battery from overheating/overcharging. Just wondering if I can unplug and remove the internal battery while leaving it running on AC power only. My Samsung Phones can't run without the battery connected while still plugged to AC power.

[@cathal3506]

Does installing another ssd make the fans quieter?

[@snake_xiii]

Always disconnected the battery first! you fool))

[@vivekdhote4071]

Where to get this 90 whr battery???

[@vivekdhote4071]

Ya plzz tell bro

[@piwiee]

U need to disconnect battery first

[@reyespatrickjedd.2170]

Hello there! Do u think Should I still have Maintenance this laptop? Because I also have the A15 and still wondering whether to clean fans even though it tells us it has self-cleaning... Your answer will be appreciated :)))

[@nithinkumars5598]

Sir what is the battery backup? How long do you get for 90 watt hour

[@TechDomino]

Is disconnecting the battery necessary? I have seen some guys who say that we should disconnect the battery first

[@andorje8297]

For safety i think it a must

[@splatdeity3798]

Does this need third party software, or any software to work?

[@AlluringPegasu13]

I am scared to open mine

[@makaveli559m]

I wonder why some don’t have webcam and also why no SD Card reader?

[@OTechnology]

Different specs for different markets and prices I would guess.

[@lelouch5685]

what is the limit for upgrading the ssd storage of asus a15

[@nikhilpadhye3721]

Hey just one question...... When u completed the upgrade, did u start the laptop directly or u installed Windows from USB and then it booted?? Ur answer would help me a lot....

[@ismailr154]

He added a secondary ssd , not primary that needed OS .

[@IadiiI]

would this void the global warranty?

[@usageeko1]

Where is cmos battery?

[@kokobonex]

For upgrading the ssd? Will the warranty be voided?

[@2MuchQuenton]

2:25 what screw size do I use here?

[@DanBauer]

Okay so I installed the second stick of RAM but my screen does not look the same as yours at 4:57. What do I do when that pops up?

[@OTechnology]

I didn't add any RAM I added an SSD

[@DanBauer]

@@OTechnology Oh my bad. Well I added RAM and just used this video to show me how to open it up in general. Is there anything I’d need to do to make sure my new upgraded RAM functions now or will it just automatically do so?

[@cgd07]

@@DanBauer check the task manager, on the performance tab

[@DerrikField]

can you use 4 sticks

[@skylineXpert]

got my fx506 and the 480gb (512gb) is not enough. found a A-Data XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro M.2 SSD - 2TB which should be sufficient for my MFS2020 and or Xplane requirement Lost a screw due to loctite.

[@FolkloreLibrarY]

do the machenike t58 next

[@DEMANATI]

Can I buy any storage or is their a specific type for this

[@stefoehmen]

if i wanted to replace the 90wh battery with a smaller one so i can stick in my old 2tb hdd what kind should i get? or is that a terrible idea? if i keep it plugged in all the time do i really need such a large battery?

[@OTechnology]

Just get a big M.2 nvme SSD is probably cheaper and easier.

[@stefoehmen]

@@OTechnology not cheaper. I already have the 2tb hdd and the replacement battery is only $50-60 while I can only get a 1tb ssd for $140

[@OTechnology]

@@stefoehmen Ah ok make sense. Still I personally wouldn't downgrade the battery because that's gonna make it much less useful as a laptop. But yea you probably can do that.

[@paultamio7911]

How long does it take before battery runs

[@hongkounglim2408]

how much did u brought SSd from brother

[@paulalarde7122]

My TUF FX506IV laptop RAM was installed add'l 8gb. However that black cover (I guess it is an insulator) from spare slot was not reinstalled back. Is it ok?

[@andromeda9188]

Thanks for the no BS video! Got it installed rather quickly

[@kenmasters2231]

The screen back light bleed on these laptops is not good. research into the quality of the panel if your thinking about purchasing especially if you like brightness and color. i've got the 1650ti version.