ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo UX581 DISASSEMBLY and TEARDOWN

[@shreyasnaik107]

one of the best disassembly videos i have ever seen!!!

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Thank! :D

[@ScorpionVonScotts600]

@@MakaiTechReviews Bought the ux581 i7 9750. Upgrading to the i9 32g motherboard. What steps must be taken after? Thanks

[@LeonovNEWLIVE]

This is something I've been looking for a long time. I am very grateful to the author. Now I can change the display myself.

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

just the video i was looking for of my laptop

[@nikitala_shapel5050]

You literally saved my life with this tutorial

[@emersonmelo3782]

It is perfect! Best disassembly video for Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 ever

[@unknownmemory8527]

I believe you are a professional to risk opening an expensive hardware to help viewers like me who are curious to know what is under the hood. With my curiosity satisfied, I thank you for this amazing video. I have one clarification. I usually clean my on my desktop PC once in 3 to 6 months to remove dust for it's longevity but with this laptop, do you know if we can just clean the fans with an air blower by removing the bottom case for the same purpose ideally once a year. Thanks in advance.

[@connorkillmice]

just had to clean this laptops fans as one got stuck by some debris... all it took was some air. have had it for a year

[@ahsanfarooqi5663]

wow! what an artistic hand smoothly done the job, could you also share the video in which you show how to do undervolt in duo pro, and how to properly apply thermal paste, since your video is very clear with description, actually if we cut the holes in backcover right below the fan of duo pro do you think it will help better airflow? thanks for the video

[@MakaiTechReviews]

I tried this method on older FX gaming notebooks and the thermal measures were not as impressive, so overall it will not help as much as you have to face with the modding trouble. Anyhow do you have thermal issue with this laptop?

[@yashwantgarud8967]

@@MakaiTechReviews This laptop has thermal issues. I have undervolted as much as possible but I still see 80C cpu temps during gaming. Need a guide to reapply the thermal paste.

[@Hybix]

great video and I guess it is the firs one for UX581 but I wonder where is the RAM ? couldn't see it and is it replaceable ?

[@alrotzy106]

It's under the Mother board, in this video should be around 7:50. I guess it's not

[@eye9have5you35]

Clean Video. It would be nice if some parts are more in detail or even named. Also it is not so clear if/where/why thermalpaste/-pads were used. Also the thing with "Parts in description...." Is very misleading (Actual usefull parts would be nice e.g. better wifi), there is no space for 2.5" ssd or ram are soldered on

[@tuomas9024]

Can I remove the fans without removing the battery or anything else? I'd like to properly clean them

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Sure you can. Just disconnect the battery for safety, but don't need to fully remove it from the case. ;)

[@tuomas9024]

@@MakaiTechReviews Okay! Thanks for the swift response! You really helped!

[@LeBeauNoiseur]

Great video. Thank you!

[@chokdeesam2365]

Thank you ! Do you think it's the same system for remove fans on UX582 ?

[@MakaiTechReviews]

The layout is very similar, but it is also way more crowded and the fans sit tightly next to the pipes. I did not have the chance to check it myself, but "newer" models tend to have all-or-nothing mode (have to remove the pipes with the fans together).

[@AZ-rx6lt]

Nice explanation. How difficult would it be to replace the USB port next to the HDMI? Mine has a one pin broken. Do you know the correct type for a spare (farnell, avnet, digikey, mouser...)? Could it be UB3A-9R-D6C-333?

[@zainahmed4172]

not even close.

[@Rikame912]

very helpful, @@zainahmed4172

[@hoffmanstream1107]

Great video … thx for risking such an expensive computer ... I really thought hard about buying one … But it was a bit too pricey so I just went for a good laptop with an external screen for half the price … and still this is sooooo nice

[@amanhuang8875]

i have problem with power charging, no respond after i plug in the adapter, what should i do?

[@DrFarisArab]

Great work bro. Is the processor soldiered in place? Not removable?

[@leonard3374]

All of the mobile processors are soldered into the motherboard

[@rlrrlrll]

I know it's an old video, but my touchpad is not working properly anymore, the 'click' function is gone, as if someone stuck a chewing gum underneath. As I don't use a mouse it's very annoying. I can't even use the left button anymore to click and drag anything. Can I remove that after doing everything you did in this video?

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Yes you can remove it. At the end of the video you can see there is a big metal plate hold by screws. After you remove that, you get access to the touchpad.

[@jordansime6684]

Just curious, do you happen to know where I might be able to find a screen with similar dimensions to the screenpad plus? Either the exact part, or one similar to it. Thank you for the great video btw!! Cheers :)

[@mewym527]

What screw driver size do you need for the first srews?

[@FunkDudeable]

Amazing job!! Is it possible to do something with the screen? That it would not have grainy picture anymore... like putting the touch screen panel out?

[@taco6928]

Thanks

[@panshoper357]

Hi, which tool do you use to open the laptop?

[@charleskrinel7552]

Thanks for the video. The only thing I want to do with mine is repaste it with liquid metal for the GPU and CPU, I feel that I may get better heat transfer as I don't trust the manufacturer paste job. Do you recommend? Best.

[@MakaiTechReviews]

It will boost your cooling performance a lot. Also if you check the VRM cooling in this model had a pretty bad job in terms of thermal paste application. I also recommend repasting them (but with standard paste obviously)

[@charleskrinel7552]

@@MakaiTechReviews standard repaste, but not with thermal grizzly liquid metal?

[@VikaBooo]

makaitechreviews why the standard one ?

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Liquid metal is conductive. If you mess up you will kill your motherboard. Use liquid metal only on the CPU and GPU silicone if you will but not on VRM or other components.

[@VikaBooo]

@@MakaiTechReviews thx for the great info , big like

[@_blackdeep_3518]

May i ask do i theoretically able to poot insides of ux582 inside of mine ux581 ? Or change cpu or gpu to more better one ? If i have machine for this kind of work, i mean do it gonna fit over there ?

[@velipekkanousiainen2408]

The only bad thing is the small and slow RAM. I was expecting 3200 MHz and at least 64 GB RAM. Also if the M.2 would be pointing in the opposite direction then the 80 could be replaced by a 110 size (4 TB) Note that it does not allow RAID with two SSD Flash card slots. - but the old RAM... why ASUS, why?

[@Neotype33]

nice vid, thanks!

[@ashishkushwaha3812]

I have owened hp, mac, dell and this asus ux581. I can say for sure that dellxp was like a butter in performance and despite the high price point and high specs of ux581, It seems like a bit less smooth. But replacament and repairibility bas best and mac was worst.

[@alexandertarasov7966]

Do you have video how to replace the keyboard? I need one with another layout.

[@MakaiTechReviews]

No I don't have sorry. Those are simply pain to get onto with this machine... :S

[@alexandertarasov7966]

@@MakaiTechReviews Maybe the easiest way is just to replace the keyboard keys instead of the whole keyboard...

[@budapest233]

​@@alexandertarasov7966 Did you manage to replace the keys or the keyboard? I have the same problem over here :) And I ordered the proper keyboard part from Asus, but I am not so keen on opening - and possibly ruining - this... IF you did change the keys: Are they easy to clip off or do they break somehow? Do you have any advice? @makaitechreviews: Why do you say the keyboard is a pain to get to - are parts in the way that you could not put back together properly in the end? Any advice on this is welcome since you´ve made so far the best/longest/most complete teardown I´ve found yet... THANKS both of you for answers

[@pratt4206]

Nice video thank u

[@tootoo7454]

Hello i was just wondering is it possible to replace the battery with a bigger one thank you

[@patrikwaldenberg4220]

Nope

[@connorkillmice]

thank u for this

[@MakaiTechReviews]

You're welcome 😊

[@H4NSSII]

Is there anyway to open the rightside fan, mine is making alot of noise and want to see if there is smth lose in it?

[@ScorpionVonScotts600]

Bought the ux581 with the i7 9750. Putting the i9 motherboard in its place. What steps must be taken after upgrade? Thanks

[@thng670]

were you able to achieve this successfully?

[@creativemastersjm]

i am also looking to do this upgrade as well did the new motherboard work?

[@MakaiTechReviews]

It should work, but not sure if the i9 version has more heatpipes as default.

[@samuelkundurthi5876]

Does this laptop worth buying ..??

[@MakaiTechReviews]

If you need the extra screen on the go... The answer is yes. 😁

[@amer_edits]

Honestly I have this laptop but with nvidia

[@greg1920061]

Where is the nvidia 2060 located and can you upgrade it to 3060

[@tsesko2010]

The GPU is right there where it's supposed to be, and as he said in the video, no you cannot upgrade the Nvidia RTX 2060

[@andyandy7968]

too bad memory is soldered :(

[@erenwayne]

That's really a dealbreaker for me as paying this much to get something competitive to Mac in performance just to see them copy those same anti consumer designs.

[@amankumar-ft2ck]

Where we can purchase its oled screen

[@MakaiTechReviews]

I found only the main screen so far. www.asusparts.eu/en/partfinder/Asus/Notebook/U%20Series/UX581GV

[@tr7751-b2x]

How to dissamble the keyboard part

[@cod8633]

I forgot my administrator bios password how long I’m Supposed to take the battery out for

[@sivefx]

where is the RAM?

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Under the silver tape. (Yes it is integrated, so cannot be upgraded/swapped)

[@nsx001]

Poor heat dissipation design

[@theohallenius8882]

I don't think I have the balls to disassemble a 3000$ laptop xD

[@user404notfound6]

Lmao same

[@elmuchoGaymn]

It doesn’t really look easy to me to be honest. Hahaha

[@MakaiTechReviews]

Not that hard... :D Only those flex cables are a bit annoying, but thats it! :)

[@SANATAN_HINDU777]

Does it have an upgradeable RAM of 32 GB?