ASUS X555UA SSD Upgrade Guide

[@PonzooonTheGreat]

Ach, I hate it when the top detaches rather than the back. Great vid!

[@ANTONIOSANCHEZ-lo4pz]

Hi all. Good guide. This guide is not for 556UA, just for 555. In 556 the components are "inverted", so you should remove the backplate as explained in this video, plus one more screw which is hidden under one of the four fubber foot (one of the four rubbers under the screen if you have the laptop open). All, refeer to components, is the same proccess. Thanks a lot for a clear and useful guide.

[@jelbuilderfilms]

Thanks a million!!! Did exactly as you guided on my Asus X555UJ.... New SSD works a treat.

[@grn1]

Probably could've figured this out on my own but definitely saved me some headaches (only a few though). My mom bought a F555U model which has the same case. Sales rep talked her into an SSD (which I agreed with since it was a good buy and mom isn't super patient with computers). Now I just have to get rid of the crapware, install some useful stuff and teach her proper usage methods (image based backups, malware scans).

[@BrueComputing]

I'd recommend just doing a full clean install of Windows 10 rather than trying to remove the pre-installed stuff.

[@Lord2011rf]

Thank you very much! Such laptops in Russia. Had to repair the disk on k555u from Turkey. If not for You I would not be confident in their actions! Success!

[@magnusjacobsson8689]

Hi. I am trying to upgrade from a hdd to a ssd, but I can't unscrew the screws to the hardrive tray. Can someone help me? What screwdriver?

[@CentralCanada]

BTW, thanks for taking the time to make and share this video !!

[@fatfroggy1]

Thanks for the video. I have just replaced my hard drive with a Samsung 860 EVO SSD. Unfortunately when I arrived at the step removing the keyboard and touchpad ribbon. I gave a tug on both ribbons and the little black plastic tab broke off a protrusion on one end for the keyboard input. After I removed the keyboard I found the black pieces will release the ribbon ends easily if you flip them up. When you insert the ribbons back in just flip them down again. I was able to align the broken tab and insert the ribbon and scotch tap it down. i don't know how long it may hold but I'll see if there are replacements. To save time you may want to use an empty egg carton. Throw each screw in the separately and number the carton divisions if necessary starting with the upper left screw otherwise, it's a guessing game. The boot time is so much faster now. It's really worth the upgrade.

[@BrueComputing]

You may find electrical tape lasts longer than scotch tape for holding it in place, and is non-conductive.

[@rptognolo]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I've just performed the surgery on my own X555U and it went well. Reading the video's comments was also useful: Thanks to Angie's Pantry comment I was extra careful when peeling off the cable that was glued onto the original HDD. In my case, it was glued *really* strong, and I ended up sliding an old credit card behind it to sloooowly peel it off the hard drive. In the end, it worked and now I need to see if I can stop hating this laptop without that maddening slow disk. Thanks again and good luck!

[@valoiscreations]

It's very useful video, seems this method is appliable to all x555 series. BTW, very lovely Somerset accent =)

[@BrueComputing]

+Valois Creations Do I have a Somerset accent? Lived all over the place so thought it was fairly diluted now compared to the farmers. :)

[@nimraz353]

I have same laptop 💻 my problem is Laptop speakers are not good how can I change my speakers its is possible??

[@timmckeand7631]

Thank you so much. This really helped with SSD upgrade! I didn't have a pry tool so I made sure to get one BEFORE I started!

[@arjaydee6379]

Same chasis as my asus x442UQ. Thanks for this video

[@Chrisymcmb]

Awesome! Would you be able to make a video where you also install the new SSD. I just want to make sure that I don't make any fatal mistakes or miss any vital steps. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgeforward8450]

Even in 2019 its proving useful. So I thank you Sir!!! On a side note. I have the X555QA A12 4GB Ram 1TB HDD and its still an issue. The HDD is overly slow, the Ram can't keep up with the junkware they add. I spent about 6 hours getting rid of all the software, not because it was hard to get rid of, it was sooo slow it took about half hour to get a single task done. To be fair, after getting rid of software and freeing up services limited to only windows services and stopping that piece of S*** anti virus, and also getting rid of onedrive, and couple other things, it starting working well, but still not up to standards for my liking in 2019, so going out today to get a ssd, got some more ram coming tomorrow. I think this could be an awesome machine apart from display, when I get the upgrades. I can play OBLIVION on this thing, on low settings because of the ram bottleneck rubbish and probably hard drive not helping either. Any way thanks for video!!!

[@BrueComputing]

I wouldn't bother cleaning off all the pre-installed stuff - much quicker to just do a clean Windows 10 install.

[@Pozer714]

Was hoping you would show how to install the new SSD card and the type needed, not just the removal of the old HDD. But regardless, was helpful.

[@gepson90]

Thanks for the excellent video! Could you advise a good SSD that fits well with this laptop?

[@continental33]

Is the Asus U456x the same with this unit?

[@negralmamboso4169]

Can I change the battery also? this kind of laptops doesn't have an external battery. Where can I find the battery? tHANKS a lot for helping me

[@BrueComputing]

I've not done it myself, but you should be able to replace it when the laptop is opened up. amzn.to/2ak1oeM

[@negralmamboso4169]

Thank you :)

[@enpandemonium]

Does the A456UF model has the same instructions to remove and replace HDD? Asus seems very protective about replacing the hardwares

[@met497]

Hi, good Video, as I am contemplating doing the same with my ASUS X555LA . I wish though that you had actually shown the whole procedure including reassembly.Many thanks, and I have subscribed. Mike

[@EzekielCarsella117]

Were you able to do it? I'm about to open mine as I believe teh Hard drive is acting up and I need to resecure it.

[@hcwcars1]

Did you do it to your X555la? I want to do it also, did you get a upgrade?

[@tradio2003user]

super useful video. Very easy to follow. I was able to change SSD right of way, and this video helped a lot! thanks much

[@prasadmaitra8189]

okay! how good are hinges? I mean it would break away if we apply little pressure on it

[@The-Nil-By-Mouth]

Thanks for this. I didn't have a pry tool, so I now have sore fingers, but this gave me the confidence that I wouldn't break the tabs getting it open. I really wish I hadn't bought this laptop from PC World - it's slow and noisy (cpu fan?) and has niggly things you don't think about in the shop (like no caps and num lock leds). PC World's policy of no returns is ridiculous. I won't be buying from them again - in fact I'll probably get a Macbook Pro from the Apple Store when I'm due for a new laptop. At least with an SSD, the laptop will be usable like my old i5 Sony Vaio.

[@obitswirraligem2299]

My asus x555la has 6gb of ram what can I upgrade it to?

[@Omega-Phil]

I'm going to do this but I've had my laptop for a while now. How is the best way to copy my current C: so I can set it back up quickly and easily? Thanks

[@藤井健太郎-b6p]

thank you for this video! What is the size of SSD need for this replacement? I have 240GB SSD. Is it enough?

[@BrueComputing]

Depends what you want to store on the machine, but for most people I find it is sufficient.

[@3lmo2004]

Depends on your OS, Win10 needs 20GB for x64 bit. if you add apps and so on, a minimum of 100GB and anything more will be fine. Hard disk space:16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-specifications

[@navillus93]

Hi James. I've been looking at buying a new laptop, specifically for the purpose of video editing, and when I saw the specs of this particular laptop vs the price I was impressed. However after seeing the laptop in person, as you say, it feels incredibly flimsy and plastic. Im wondering how the inclusion of the SSD helped the overall performance, or whether you think I should just go for a completely different machine and, if so, do you know of any better laptops for video editing within the same price range? Cheers.

[@BrueComputing]

I completely agree, I did a first impressions here and wasn't very impressed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjVaoGrgremiNk Fitting the SSD speeds up boot and loading times a lot, and makes it a much nicer machine to use, but you can see they've skimped on the build quality and HDD performance to get the headline specs at the price. To be honest, its at a weird price point, there isn't much else out there which gets the 1080p display and Skylake CPU - I've JUST set up a Toshiba Satellite L50-C-22L which I got on Clearance from Currys for a customer at £480 and it had better build than the ASUS, but while it was 1080p it had a i5-5200U, 1TB HDD and 8GB RAM, so a little lower spec. I've set up a couple ASUS GL552VW systems recently (amzn.to/295z3cQ) and that's quite a bit more expensive (just over £800) but is a massive step up in performance with the quad-core i7 chip, GeForce GTX 960M and 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD. Screen is a TN panel so shifts a bit off-centre, but good value for what it is and much nicer chassis than the X555 series.

[@navillus93]

Thanks James. To be honest I think I'll just go for one of the Zenbooks, probably the UX303 (i7, 12gb, 256gb SSD). That way I can still get decent performance and what seems to be good build quality. Thoughts?

[@BrueComputing]

I use a UX305CA as my work laptop and have been pleased with it. Not used the UX303 but I've liked most the previous Zenbooks (used most of them in my previous work) and it looks like a nice spec and well priced at the moment: amzn.to/29htrZK If you buy via the Amazon shortcut there I get a small referral commission too. :)

[@navillus93]

Brue Computing Haha well played. Thanks very much!

[@BrueComputing]

All helps keep making these videos, and doesn't cost the buyer anything extra, so I prefer it to those who ask for Patreon subscriptions or PayPal donations. :)

[@KnucklesAndSonic]

How do i remove the board next to the hard drive?

[@lorenzzofrade]

Hi. does it work for x555 versions that comes without the optical drive? I don't want to pay for the dvd reader only to take it off...

[@edwardclark7882]

Do you know if it voids the warranty if you put an SSD in this type of laptop? I was actually looking at the x55ua specifically, and asked Asus but they didn't really seem to know! :/

[@rreszka]

So it is possible to change hdd and keep warranty? I can't see if any warranty stickers got damaged.

[@BrueComputing]

An X555UA is going to be a few years out of warranty by now?

[@rreszka]

@@BrueComputing I've got newer ASUS notebook that looks as twin to this model and it has still a year of warranty.

[@BrueComputing]

Any time you disassemble a laptop you'd have to assume the warranty is void.

[@rreszka]

@@BrueComputing Ive asked ASUS if I its possible to change HDD in my notebook without voiding warranty and they answered that I can disassembly it if it does not have stickers on screws or hdd

[@cgcanada88]

I just bought an X556uj, that has 4gb of ram, so of course I intend to upgrade. Is it better to upgrade to 8GB by installing another 4GB stick for symmetrical dual channel, or won't it make a difference and should I just get an 8GB stick?

[@RealBlockhead]

Can you do one for the ASUS F555UA-EH71? Thank you!

[@arenas5196]

I have K555,like this one.After your video,I tried to put ssd,but I/O card cable(white,flex one) burnt when I start PC.I bought new I/O card flex cable,but same thing happened.Now I use k555 without I/O card😩.What is the wrong?

[@BrueComputing]

Sounds like you bought the wrong model of HDD board - if it is a different one to the one you removed from the laptop then you need the matching I/O card as well.

[@arenas5196]

Brue Computing I bought only ssd,not hdd board.After burn,I bought flex cable extra.New cable has burst,too

[@BrueComputing]

@@arenas5196 Ah, sorry, thought you were commenting on a different video. Sounds like there is a short somewhere in the cable or connector - my GUESS would be you've inserted the cable slightly twisted on one end so two pins have shorted together and burnt the cable, and been unlucky in doing it twice.

[@paulmckenzie4057]

Great video! Is the wireless card removable/ upgradable on this laptop? I just bought mine last month not realizing it didn't have a dual band wifi card and now I'm paying for 5.0 ghz Wifi that I can't even utilize. I saw that you said it was buried under all the other crap. How hard do you think it is to get to, and could a tech-novice do it?

[@BrueComputing]

+Paul Mckenzie I think it would be a motherboard out job to change the wireless card. The one I have here has 802.11ac support though, so should support 5 GHz bands.

[@prasadmaitra8189]

I can see there is fan available. Wht is for? I mean I do have the same model. But I did not find any exhaust fan there.

[@BrueComputing]

It blows air through the heatsink to cool the processor.

[@prasadmaitra8189]

should i use a laptop cooler. i dont play games and i can see there is no such heat using it for prolonged time. what do you say?

[@ManuelArtigas]

Yes.

[@davixx95]

very nice video !!!! helped me a lot

[@CentralCanada]

X555BA does not even have a screw to allow opening the RAM cover, just a plastic filler plug (?) which doesn't seem removable. Contrary to their online manual and their phone 'support' reading the same info off their screen which shows a screw to open panel. Support super' was sending (mid-day) a email to Tech' asking why . . . . .

[@axeladriel9037]

Suport ssd m. 2?

[@furter189]

Can I replace the 256GB SSD for a 2.5'' 1TB, hybrid SSD without issues on this model or is it necessary any special type of ssd

[@SIMslayer1]

You mention this is not that good of a laptop for £600. Which laptop would you recommend in that price range?

[@BrueComputing]

+SIMslayer What are you looking at using it for?

[@SIMslayer1]

+Brue Computing Home and office use and casual gaming. This laptop was the most powerful I managed to identify in the price class but I don't have much experience with PC's.

[@rosedeguzman5862]

What is better acers aspire e15 e5 or this asus ? Thanks

[@reagangabriel8197]

Thanks for the guide!

[@francisb3762]

is the asus bulit in speakers the same for x555UB and x555L?

[@alpacino9226]

why didnt you finish?

[@majorwicket2261]

They told me I could fit two hard drives in the laptop at same time... on x505b .opened and only see one slot...

[@vivekrawat4321]

After replacing hdd with ssd, can we use hdd replacing sata optical optical drive bay using a caddy in this laptop ?

[@arjaydee6379]

Yes. But will be limited by SATA II speeds.

[@BassViperrrr]

i have ASUS K555LN can i upgrade to 4tb Seagate ?

[@macroblitz]

Does my X556U laptop good for ssd replacement?

[@m1ndoro]

hi thanks for upload, we have the i5 version x555la, what method did you use to clone/copy the mechanical hdd to sdd?

[@BrueComputing]

+Marius Sena I use Acronis True Image and a USB caddy to clone to the SSD, then fit the drive to the system.

[@m1ndoro]

No issue with sn numbers??

[@BrueComputing]

+Marius Sena Nope.

[@djordje1999]

Can i replace CD/DVD with one more battery to extend battery life?

[@BrueComputing]

No, but you could replace it with a HDD caddy to fit an additional HDD or SSD drive.

[@MasterOfRice]

When u get like a 8gb ram and a new hard drive do it run game better?

[@momanjutt6426]

I have this laptop in i7-6500u 2TB hdd. I want to ask, can i add ssd and hdd together ? Because i have hdd already so is it possible to add ssd also ? Looking for best answers

[@BrueComputing]

You could remove the optical drive and install the SSD (or the HDD) into a caddy. Caddy: amzn.to/31mi6Bk SSD: amzn.to/31ezXd6

[@olitesla5891]

lol i have the same one. Dang that dual core is SO slow

[@horymat123]

I'm wondering, what is the capacity of the battery in mAh? If you could also let me know, how many hours of usage can you get in one full charge?

[@The-Nil-By-Mouth]

I get about 4 hours but that depends how you use it. I really don't recommend buying this laptop. The build quality isn't up to the price and the hard drive is really slow, so you have the additional cost of an SSD to consider.

[@tnethacker]

So the 4 Gb is soldered on? Does that mean that the slot on my extra lappy is then empty, since it came with 4 Gb of memory.

[@BrueComputing]

+tnethacker Quite possibly - pop the access panel and check.

[@giannntv2822]

Hi how many ram slot this have? And expandable ram?

[@BrueComputing]

1 x DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM slot, accessible from the back of the machine. The rest is soldered to the mainboard.

[@adrianmanriquezpantoja9624]

Hank you for this Video; SALUDOS DE CHILE SOUTH AMERICA

[@ShijilThachilodi]

Hi, I was planning to buy Asus R558UR-DM069D. It also has 4GB DDR4 soldered on the MB itself. So If I add another 8GB DDR4 module in the one and only slot (it will be same frequency, but will be different brand) is that going to be OK ? is there going to me issues ?

[@BrueComputing]

I'd add a second 4GB module for optimal performance - balanced dual channel configuration.

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

The brand is NOT important. For this laptop you require KCP3L 16SD8/8 1600 Mhz low voltage SODIMM module. Works well on my laptop.

[@trident1314]

Really Asus shocking the way the x555 series is put together

[@vinz0net]

this method is appliable also to x556uj model? thanks a lot!

[@BrueComputing]

+Vincenzo “DASVIDANKE” Neri Should be the same chassis, yes.

[@vinz0net]

+Brue Computing thanks!

[@rezonite]

I have an ASUS x550L with 4GB of RAM. I just recently installed a 1tb SATA HDD. It runs a INTEL Core i5-4200U CPU @1.6GHz 2.30GHz (64bit). How much RAM can I upgrade to? And what type ? DDR3 or 4

[@kareldockal4264]

i have the same and i upgrade to 16 gb ddr 3 :)

[@rezonite]

Karel Dočkal you own a x550la?

[@Yusisupply]

Hi Bruce ,could u pls give me the specs of this particular laptop to know if it's the same as mine ..I.e mine is 12gb ram 2tb i7....and also what ssd card would u recommend for mine and what main difference will I notice ,tbh mins seems to be working fine with the 2tb,thanks

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, this was the i7, 12GB, 2TB model. I'd look at the SanDisk Ultra II: amzn.to/2oXdT5I

[@mdfai17779]

is it okay if u can show me where the mini pcie is i need it for a upgrade i am trying to do.

[@BrueComputing]

I don't think it has any mini-PCIe slots - the wireless card is an M2 card attached to the underside of the mainboard iirc.

[@mdfai17779]

well can u show me where the bluetooth pcie is ?

[@mdfai17779]

or i can take the wifi out since i use usb wifi anyway

[@BrueComputing]

Bluetooth and wireless are normally built into the same module. You'd have to remove the mainboard to get access to this IF it is removable. I no longer have this laptop though so I can't check.

[@mdfai17779]

okay :D

[@zemxadmin]

so what is the max RAM i can put it, if not 16 then perhaps 12?

[@BrueComputing]

+Vadim K Yes, 4GB on-board + 8GB in the DIMM socket. I'd go with 4GB + 4GB though as it'll generally give better performance, particularly for 3D where a balanced memory controller configuration is preferable.

[@tomlemanh9121]

Hey guys, I was wondering if this notebook has capability to use the external graphic dock station. If so which one should I get? Btw very well explained video! THanks alot, you sir have saved me alot of time :) Have a nice day!

[@BrueComputing]

No Thunderbolt, only USB 3.0, so I don't think so. Glad to help.

[@PAT4SAM]

yeppp this model with 2tb hdd attach too sloww btw this model can be updgraded to m.2 ssd??

[@BrueComputing]

Only SATA, no M.2 in the one I had.

[@AngiesPantry58]

Not necessary to remove ribbon cable from USB card. Leave connected and just move card out of the way. I made the mistake of breaking the clip (me dumb). Now can't find a replacement. Totally needless accident.

[@ps3customgamer]

Angie's Pantry too easy to put too much force on the ribbon connector terminals when removing the USB card from the slot much better to flick up the connectors and remove the ribbon cable on both sides.

[@smartbox181]

can i install ram without taking the battery out ??

[@BrueComputing]

Yes, but it is generally a good idea to disconnect it before making hardware changes.

[@wontbebothered]

i have a question how long or wide is the caddy? 9.5 mm?

[@BrueComputing]

+Santiago Kamina From memory it takes 9.5mm thick drives, but you can fit slimmer ones in to the caddy.

[@wontbebothered]

thanks, because soon i'll be getting an asus x555la and i wonder if a could do the same with the drive

[@alec6156]

+Brue Computing Hi! Could you tell me what type of SSD do you recommend for this laptop? I have the other version K555LN. Thanks!

[@BrueComputing]

+Alexandru I Samsung 850 EVO seems a popular choice: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P736UEU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00P736UEU&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwbrue0a-21

[@alec6156]

Thanks for the answer! Just a quick one: can I do the upgrade to SSD if I have a K555LN, because asus support team said that there is nothing in the manual, so I cannot do the uprade LOL :) Many thanks anyway! Great video!

[@potatoo2903]

Can we install m.2 ssd on asus r558ur ??

[@George-yd1ns]

Did you find the answer? Even I wanna know xd

[@bikramsidhu4082]

,i also wanna know,,...

[@mumin1643]

me too

[@thetubesta]

do you know if this works for the ASUS X555LA?

[@BrueComputing]

Should be the same (or very similar).

[@thetubesta]

Ok mate thanks, im gonna have to give it a go when i order mine tomorrow. Can't be dealing with HDD speed. Looks like more hassle than usual but has to be done!

[@shxfistudio]

Asus x556uf I have 8GB ram i can upgrade up-to how much plzzz? answer

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

12 GB in total.

[@sob97501]

Thank you for this Video it was very useful. I like it.....

[@madjerrezendedeoliveira3682]

Ty man ! U sabe me ! Juice on keyboard, u helpe me open my notebook for clean.

[@robburgess4556]

Damn, that's a really ugly way to put in a new drive. What were they thinking?

[@tedstehr8194]

Thank you sir, very helpful!

[@Spartan195X]

but you can change the hdd from the back of the laptop

[@BrueComputing]

Couldn't on the one I have - solid base with no access panel.

[@Spartan195X]

oh okaay

[@Kuro_kon]

i think the 556 can but not this 555

[@PortlandMan]

Couldn't see how you removed the HDD so had to give up. Thanks alot. Would have been nice if you actually showed us what you were doing.

[@canl2820]

does it have M.2？

[@olitesla5891]

SATA inly

[@Ajrocket]

X555 not m.2?

[@olitesla5891]

no, its a SATA.

[@Raion-Games]

Wonderfull, ill do this too. Thx a lot.

[@hagiman666]

my X555LN is new laptop and is extremly slow!

[@romelgonzales8444]

You need to remove the battery first.

[@alainasantos4713]

i want to upgrade to an ssd myself but looking at this....

[@jelbuilderfilms]

Just do it... I did. Was very easy just like the video.

[@irfanikram5871]

height of slowness

[@HarpaxA]

yeah my Asus A55V (aka. K55V) is actually way better built than my new X556UB although cost 50% more !

[@l0rdcroissant]

I was hoping I'd be able to install a second hdd :(

[@techedtmg338]

L0rdCROISSANT you can, that big grey thing is meant for tht

[@l0rdcroissant]

ok I'm a bit confused because that hdd space doesn't look like I can also add an additional SSd

[@l0rdcroissant]

you mean the DvD slot??

[@kristapsdergacs7423]

thanks

[@angelrazielvillagonzalez8058]

Llo tengo una laptop

[@ps3customgamer]

This video is crap he shows to remove Philips screws from under the case but doesn't show how to disable secure boot which is a pain if you don't know where to find it.

[@rollylumiguen3466]

You call this a guide?

[@p.sethia1830]

the worst updgrade solution by asus...i love how dell does it

[@saycanalla]

And HP the same, very easy.

[@jimjoerobinson]

just did this and ripped the IO connector cable. RIP £500 LAPTOP

[@jimjoerobinson]

seriously what do I do?!

[@BrueComputing]

+DukeofJam The one between the mainboard and the USB port/card reader? I think that is this one: www.asusparts.eu/en/Asus-14010-00069600

[@jimjoerobinson]

+Brue Computing haha thanks but you're a bit late! I sorted this out over a month ago :P

[@BrueComputing]

+DukeofJam Good stuff. Proper work has been crazy busy so catching up on the backlog of a couple hundred KZbin comments. :)

[@saycanalla]

I dont understand why asus design this shit mode to upgrade a laptop. Sucks.

[@angelrazielvillagonzalez8058]

Asus

[@M0DFATH3R]

Worst laptop design ever!!!!

[@BrueComputing]

Its really no worse than most other stuff.

[@saycanalla]

@@BrueComputing No. HP and Dell far away better system design to upgrade.

[@sumonkhan-qd7nx]

Is it possible to update SSD & RAM in asus X556UQ? ?

[@BrueComputing]

It should be possible, although from memory to the X556 chassis is a bit different so you may need to find another guide.