Dima Glad to see people liked it. I'm making a review vidoe for this laptop too. If you found this video helpful, please help me spread the word so I can reach more people with my newly started RUclips channel.
Yes, here's how to unplug the battery; slide metal clip at connector back, then lift the white plug straight up (not back and out) from circuit board. The metal slide will block removal otherwise.
Dude good video! I just ordered one of these and will be at my house in 2 days. I will be uploading a video of me installing an SSD and recording the intire process...this video is super helpful. Thanks!
This is one of my first video uploads! Feel free to speed up the lengthy replacement guide by 1.5x so it's shorter and you can hear the important tips when you open up the laptop. Please tell me in the comments if you want to see a detailed review video of this laptop and what specifically you want to know about it.
I'll make a review within a month. If you use the SSD in combination with an HDD then the 128GB will be plenty for windows and a few primary programs. It would ideal to have an SSD as the boot drive and the HDD for data if budget is not your concern.
Awesome Video! My OEM hard drive failed and only boots via USB (Ubuntu Linux). If the Seagate Hard Drive is installed, does it automatically boot in Windows or will I have to install an OS of my choice (Windows or Linux)? Thanks Noodle
Hey man, love the videos. I'm new to windows and computer upgrades. I bought this computer and intend on replacing the memory, putting in an m2 ssd and an ssd to replace the hdd. Do I need to put in the m2 first, transfer windows, then replace the hdd, or can I do it all at once and download windows 10? What would be easier?
No, I don't think you can do everything all at once. From what I've read, you need some third party tools to clone your Windows copy onto the new SSD, which requires two drives to be installed simultaneously. To save time, however, after you Install the M.2. SATA SSD, you don't have to screw the bottom casing back in place so you can quickly get the HDD out once the clone is complete. You can take a look at this guide: www.backup-utility.com/windows-10/transfer-oem-windows-10-to-new-hard-drive.html .
Thanks for the fast response! I like the videos, they are short and to the point with good information! I would just say, work on the lighting a little bit, the b-roll and close-ups with samples of what you're talking about. it's a little more effort, but ups the production value a lot!
Hey, I am new to opening up laptops and just recently I opened up the back of my laptop, added ram and now it won’t start up. If there any way this can be fixed ASAP?
It's hard to tell exactly what went wrong. Maybe you can start with removing the RAM you added, and see if the laptop starts? If that's the case, the new RAM could be incompatible or installed incorrectly.
What do you do if your Vivobook model has no HDD socket? In mine there is just an empty space where your HDD is !? 😕 I would like to put in one more SSD into my machine. It's the 530 model I've got
If there isn't a SATA connector where the HDD would be, I don't think it's possible to add in a second hard drive. But I doubt if that's really the case. There is likely a SATA connector without a hard drive casing to hold the drive in place on the motherboard. In that cade, you'd need to find a compatible hard drive casing for your model and then install the drive. If there actually isn't a SATA port where the hard drive would be, one way to expand the storage would be just backing up your files and buying a bigger M.2. SATA SSD. A 1TB drive right now goes for about $160, and you can sell the old one online.
Hy! Thak you for video! You amazing! This file contains the boardview, ok? You can provide the eletrical diagram of the Motherboard or the pwm, please? Have a great day!
Is that slot only for the HDD? I had my HDD fail and I need to replace with the SSD I bought, but are they both stored in the same drive and just partitioned? If I remove that drive, am I removing my smaller SSD which holds the OS as well?
The big slot is for a 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD. The small vertical slot is for M.2. SATA SSD only. If your HDD failed you can choose to replace it with a 2.5 in SSD that has the same size and fits in the same slot. Or you can choose to add a smaller M.2. SATA SSD and leave the big 2.5-inch slot empty.
I don't see any air intake vents on the back panel. Do you think this is a bad design choice that would cause overheating issues - or is the narrow side vents good enough?
hello. i'm using this laptop for school and i need faster ssd. i will add extra m.2 ssd and keep this hdd. what ssd would you recommend? also does adding any 2400MHz ram work of should i look for specific ram stick to add?
Any 2400mhz RAM should work as long as it's DDR4L (the form factor of the RAM). Right now the WD Blue SATA M2 SSD just got cheaper on Amazon, and you can grab a 500GB one at $80 and a 1TB model at $140. I recommended it to a friend and he's very happy with the speeds on his Asus Zenbook Flip S.
Yes I think so if the SSD isn't installed on the 2.5 inch slot usually used for HDDs. You can use task manager to check your SSD model and look up its form factor.
Sir I want to connect my laptops HDD with my PC. Am having a vacant SATA cable in my PC. What about power supply, can I use the power cable coming from the smps, Or the power rating of this particular HDD drive?
As long as you can find a power cable in your PC that fits the drive's SATA power connector you should be good. Usually the cable comes from the power supply in your PC.
@@orthogonal_eigs No, I tried to insert another 2.5 hdd from old laptop and it has ~9.5mm vs 7mm asus hdd and...doesn't fit. So it's important to know thickness of new hdd/ssd before buying. Unfortunatelly, official specs don't provide this information and we have to disassemble laptop to check this moment. I've already checked - our laptop has 7mm hdd.
I searched online and couldn't find an article about where the CMOS battery is or how to replace it. But chances are that there is one hidden somewhere, but Asus doesn't think that you would normally replace it. The battery should last 5-10 years, by which time you probably will have stopped using the laptop.
The computing performance will be the same, but the loading times of the system and apps are greatly improved. For example, updating Windows with an SSD will be quicker and will allow you to quickly open other things simultaneously; with an HDD, a Windows update will essentially freeze the hard drive, which makes it extremely slow to even use the file explorer.
The 128 GB SSD is generally good enough. Since you can store the stuff you don't access frequently onto the hard drive, you will usually have enough room for the OS and important programs on the SSD.
I added M.2 SATA III SSD instead of Optane memory. Installed Windows 7 x64 on it, but there are no drivers on Asus support page. Any solutions? P.S. No argues about Win version, I need Win 7 for professional work.
I'm sorry I didn't quite understand your question. My understanding is that you installed the SSD alongside the HDD but couldn't boot from the SSD. The M.2. SATA SSD shouldn't need a driver for the laptop to recognize it. If you have installed Windows 7 on it, then you can try going into the BIOS and select the SSD as your boot drive. I don't remember how to go into the BIOS and set the boot drive but there should be plenty of tutorials online.
I installed Win 7 x64 on M.2 SATA SSD and can boot from it with no problems. But there are no drivers for Win 7. Like chipset, audio, network and all others. P.S. There is no HDD inside, just M.2 with Win 7 on it.
@@djMusicKey I'm not sure how to deal with the driver problem. Asus shipped the laptop with Windows 10, so the drivers aren't designed for Windows 7. You can try the driver installation files on the Asus product page for F510/X510UAR and see if the drivers work on Windows 7. Here's the link: www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-VivoBook-15-X510UA/HelpDesk_Download/ . Under "Drivers and Tools" choose X510UAR.
If the computer freezes with the new drive and it didn't before it's probably because you have received a bad drive. Without any further information this is my best bet.
Unplug battery first? I'm watching this to find out how to unplug the battery to ensure no power to circuitry, before dropping metal screwdrivers on circuit boards, pulling out hard drive, holding hard drive in metal housing over exposed circuit board, etc. Is it just me, or is it a bad idea to take those risks with battery still conected?
Yes, I opened the cover of the vacuum sucker, which was designed to work with a bathroom tile or for working with a glass (this sucker costs just over $ 1)
If U have big finger nails Then It will Open easily .Just Sneak your Nails into gap between back pannel and that plastic strip .try to pull out with nails It will definitely gonna open .
@@nietzsche1991 You can Open it easily if U have big finger nails .Just sneak Ur nails into gap U see between Back pannel and that plastic strip and pull outward little bit if One lock will be open after pulling then U got It after that all lock is in series It will open by itself .
vu tran Yes. There's an additional M.2. SATA SSD slot which fits a smaller, "gum stick" shaped SSD. If you wish to use that port make sure you get a compatible M.2. SATA SSD and not NVME, and follow other detailed tutorials on the internet as I haven't tried to use that specific port.
vu tran Yeah. Looks like yours has an older CPU but comes with dedicated graphics. The motherboard design should be nearly the same so you can use tutorials for either laptop. The Asus website says you can put M.2. SATA3 SSDs into your model.
AIYU I installed a hybrid hard drive because it is cheap and is fast enough for me to run Windows with. It cost me $50 to get the hybrid hard drive. If I spent the money to buy a 128GB SSD, I wouldn't have enough space for my all files and programs.
I mean the laptop come with 1 TB HDD(7mm drive 2.5 inches), theirs a slot for a M.2(different interface right next to your existing hard drive , you can pick one up like 40 bucks then clone it on ssd. You will have the ssd for fast boot time etc, other video or photo on the deafault HDD. (128gb+1TB)
You can definitely do that, but I already had a hybrid drive from another old laptop and I didn't want to buy an extra SSD. It turned out to be working well. By the way, I think the M.2. slot only accepts SATA SSDs, and is not compatible with NVME SSDs.
Thanks man! the best installation on youtube for this model. All of the other don't show all the procedure.
Dima Glad to see people liked it. I'm making a review vidoe for this laptop too. If you found this video helpful, please help me spread the word so I can reach more people with my newly started RUclips channel.
Keep making detailed & informative videos like this, "Not All Heroes Wear Capes"
Yes, here's how to unplug the battery; slide metal clip at connector back, then lift the white plug straight up (not back and out) from circuit board. The metal slide will block removal otherwise.
Dude good video! I just ordered one of these and will be at my house in 2 days. I will be uploading a video of me installing an SSD and recording the intire process...this video is super helpful. Thanks!
I've just step by your channel and there's no video about installing an SSD. I'm willing to do it myself but need to watch a video fisrt.
Thnks a lot man!, I tend to broke these things when there are hidden screws
Thanks a lot. It really helped me to replace hdd of the same model.
Late to the party. While I only needed to get my computer opened, thanks for showing me how to do that without damaging it :D
Fantastic, this helped me a lot. Just had to switch out to a Samsung SSD and it works well.
This is one of my first video uploads! Feel free to speed up the lengthy replacement guide by 1.5x so it's shorter and you can hear the important tips when you open up the laptop. Please tell me in the comments if you want to see a detailed review video of this laptop and what specifically you want to know about it.
My Asus X510UAR works great when I changed the HDD by the tips in your video, cool!
Noodle Ham yes please make a review , and is 128gb ssd with pre installed windows enough with 1tb HDD5400rpm
I'll make a review within a month. If you use the SSD in combination with an HDD then the 128GB will be plenty for windows and a few primary programs. It would ideal to have an SSD as the boot drive and the HDD for data if budget is not your concern.
Thanks for your video with the detailed teachings. What is the material of the laptop body?
It's all plastic
@@orthogonal_eigs Thank you!!
Awesome Video! My OEM hard drive failed and only boots via USB (Ubuntu Linux). If the Seagate Hard Drive is installed, does it automatically boot in Windows or will I have to install an OS of my choice (Windows or Linux)? Thanks Noodle
Hey man, love the videos. I'm new to windows and computer upgrades. I bought this computer and intend on replacing the memory, putting in an m2 ssd and an ssd to replace the hdd. Do I need to put in the m2 first, transfer windows, then replace the hdd, or can I do it all at once and download windows 10? What would be easier?
No, I don't think you can do everything all at once. From what I've read, you need some third party tools to clone your Windows copy onto the new SSD, which requires two drives to be installed simultaneously. To save time, however, after you Install the M.2. SATA SSD, you don't have to screw the bottom casing back in place so you can quickly get the HDD out once the clone is complete. You can take a look at this guide: www.backup-utility.com/windows-10/transfer-oem-windows-10-to-new-hard-drive.html .
Thanks for the fast response! I like the videos, they are short and to the point with good information! I would just say, work on the lighting a little bit, the b-roll and close-ups with samples of what you're talking about. it's a little more effort, but ups the production value a lot!
@@philo3407 Thanks for the advice!
Anyone knows what does the tape above the disk is for?
Hey, I am new to opening up laptops and just recently I opened up the back of my laptop, added ram and now it won’t start up. If there any way this can be fixed ASAP?
It's hard to tell exactly what went wrong. Maybe you can start with removing the RAM you added, and see if the laptop starts? If that's the case, the new RAM could be incompatible or installed incorrectly.
What do you do if your Vivobook model has no HDD socket? In mine there is just an empty space where your HDD is !? 😕
I would like to put in one more SSD into my machine. It's the 530 model I've got
If there isn't a SATA connector where the HDD would be, I don't think it's possible to add in a second hard drive. But I doubt if that's really the case. There is likely a SATA connector without a hard drive casing to hold the drive in place on the motherboard. In that cade, you'd need to find a compatible hard drive casing for your model and then install the drive. If there actually isn't a SATA port where the hard drive would be, one way to expand the storage would be just backing up your files and buying a bigger M.2. SATA SSD. A 1TB drive right now goes for about $160, and you can sell the old one online.
Hy!
Thak you for video!
You amazing!
This file contains the boardview, ok?
You can provide the eletrical diagram of the Motherboard or the pwm, please?
Have a great day!
I don't have access to these files :(. I'm not sure where you'd be able to find them either.
Is that slot only for the HDD? I had my HDD fail and I need to replace with the SSD I bought, but are they both stored in the same drive and just partitioned? If I remove that drive, am I removing my smaller SSD which holds the OS as well?
The big slot is for a 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD. The small vertical slot is for M.2. SATA SSD only. If your HDD failed you can choose to replace it with a 2.5 in SSD that has the same size and fits in the same slot. Or you can choose to add a smaller M.2. SATA SSD and leave the big 2.5-inch slot empty.
I don't see any air intake vents on the back panel. Do you think this is a bad design choice that would cause overheating issues - or is the narrow side vents good enough?
Actually there are some vents inbetween where the screen connects to the rest os the laptop (hope I phrased that correctly)
hello. i'm using this laptop for school and i need faster ssd. i will add extra m.2 ssd and keep this hdd. what ssd would you recommend? also does adding any 2400MHz ram work of should i look for specific ram stick to add?
Any 2400mhz RAM should work as long as it's DDR4L (the form factor of the RAM). Right now the WD Blue SATA M2 SSD just got cheaper on Amazon, and you can grab a 500GB one at $80 and a 1TB model at $140. I recommended it to a friend and he's very happy with the speeds on his Asus Zenbook Flip S.
i tripled the speed of my vivobook for only $100! you can check out the details here. ruclips.net/video/Rzg2pTMdu_s/видео.html
I have the same model, but mine has an SSD disk. Would there be room for a secondary HDD?
Yes I think so if the SSD isn't installed on the 2.5 inch slot usually used for HDDs. You can use task manager to check your SSD model and look up its form factor.
@@orthogonal_eigs thank you
Sir I want to connect my laptops HDD with my PC.
Am having a vacant SATA cable in my PC.
What about power supply, can I use the power cable coming from the smps,
Or the power rating of this particular HDD drive?
As long as you can find a power cable in your PC that fits the drive's SATA power connector you should be good. Usually the cable comes from the power supply in your PC.
What is the thickness of hdd? That is, what thickness should 2.5 ssd have to fit in the original case from the old hdd?
@@orthogonal_eigs No, I tried to insert another 2.5 hdd from old laptop and it has ~9.5mm vs 7mm asus hdd and...doesn't fit. So it's important to know thickness of new hdd/ssd before buying. Unfortunatelly, official specs don't provide this information and we have to disassemble laptop to check this moment. I've already checked - our laptop has 7mm hdd.
@@lupobelka Thanks for the info! I've put this comment on top so others will know this.
My laptop is ASUS VivoBook S510UN-BQ126T. Does this support SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 NVME SSD ???
One doubt..why did you use a sad hard drive even though there is an m.2 slot
I don't see a CMOS battery in the motherboard. Do you know where is it located. If the internal clock stop working what should i do?
I searched online and couldn't find an article about where the CMOS battery is or how to replace it. But chances are that there is one hidden somewhere, but Asus doesn't think that you would normally replace it. The battery should last 5-10 years, by which time you probably will have stopped using the laptop.
@@orthogonal_eigs thanks for you reply... hopefully I don't need to change one.😀
Did the replacement improve the performance of the laptop a lot?
The computing performance will be the same, but the loading times of the system and apps are greatly improved. For example, updating Windows with an SSD will be quicker and will allow you to quickly open other things simultaneously; with an HDD, a Windows update will essentially freeze the hard drive, which makes it extremely slow to even use the file explorer.
Can I replace the 1tb hdd of my Asus s510UQ by a 512ssd? Though there is a 128 gb of SSD already exists in the laptop.
tanzim bhuiyan Yes, if you want to SSDs. The 128gb SSD should be installed on the SATA M.2. port and you can replace the SATA HDD with a SATA SSD.
If I'm getting the one with a 128gb m.2 ssd already installed, it's it worth replacing the hard drive too? Or is that good enough for college?
The 128 GB SSD is generally good enough. Since you can store the stuff you don't access frequently onto the hard drive, you will usually have enough room for the OS and important programs on the SSD.
how did you transfer the windows to the new SSD?
Windows has a "recovery usb drive" creation tool that allows you to install a clean version of windows on a new drive. You can find more info online.
Hi buddy! Are these models the same? When i search on asus website for drivers (f510ua) it shows me drivers for x510uar. Regards
They are the same.
How do i reapply the rubber feet?
It's held in place with adhesive. You can just put it back where it is and it should stay.
I added M.2 SATA III SSD instead of Optane memory. Installed Windows 7 x64 on it, but there are no drivers on Asus support page. Any solutions? P.S. No argues about Win version, I need Win 7 for professional work.
I'm sorry I didn't quite understand your question. My understanding is that you installed the SSD alongside the HDD but couldn't boot from the SSD. The M.2. SATA SSD shouldn't need a driver for the laptop to recognize it. If you have installed Windows 7 on it, then you can try going into the BIOS and select the SSD as your boot drive. I don't remember how to go into the BIOS and set the boot drive but there should be plenty of tutorials online.
I installed Win 7 x64 on M.2 SATA SSD and can boot from it with no problems. But there are no drivers for Win 7. Like chipset, audio, network and all others. P.S. There is no HDD inside, just M.2 with Win 7 on it.
@@djMusicKey I'm not sure how to deal with the driver problem. Asus shipped the laptop with Windows 10, so the drivers aren't designed for Windows 7. You can try the driver installation files on the Asus product page for F510/X510UAR and see if the drivers work on Windows 7. Here's the link: www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-VivoBook-15-X510UA/HelpDesk_Download/ . Under "Drivers and Tools" choose X510UAR.
What material is the cover of this laptop?
MC PobeeTM It's hard plastic with concentric circles around the center.
I installed in successfully but it keeps freezing now what do i do
If the computer freezes with the new drive and it didn't before it's probably because you have received a bad drive. Without any further information this is my best bet.
Noodle Ham i think it may have been loose or smth bc i redid it and made sure it was rlly tight and it doesn’t anymore i
@@wuhhhhhhh that's good news. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
Noodle Ham no your video was perfect thank you so much!
Unplug battery first?
I'm watching this to find out how to unplug the battery to ensure no power to circuitry, before dropping metal screwdrivers on circuit boards, pulling out hard drive, holding hard drive in metal housing over exposed circuit board, etc. Is it just me, or is it a bad idea to take those risks with battery still conected?
C Quirke I think one of the comments just answered your question perfectly.
Крышка ноутбука легко открывается с помощью присоски, можно использовать присоску для плитки
(I read your comment through Google Translate) Good suggestion! Opening the bottom lid with a suction disk would be easy and not damage the laptop.
Yes, I opened the cover of the vacuum sucker, which was designed to work with a bathroom tile or for working with a glass (this sucker costs just over $ 1)
If U have big finger nails Then It will Open easily .Just Sneak your Nails into gap between back pannel and that plastic strip .try to pull out with nails It will definitely gonna open .
Yes,it's too tight.I tried to open but gave up because i don't want to break anything.
@@nietzsche1991 You can Open it easily if U have big finger nails .Just sneak Ur nails into gap U see between Back pannel and that plastic strip and pull outward little bit if One lock will be open after pulling then U got It after that all lock is in series It will open by itself .
@@kartikmakwana6328 Hi,thanks for the tip.I will try to open again.
Is there a M.2 SSD slot beside the HDD ?
Yeah. Its at the bottom left corner of the whole motherboard, to the left of the HDD slot.
yes. i have a 1 tb hdd alongside a 256gb ssd in my vivobook f510ua.
Should have removed the battery as well needed to see that part
By opening It and upgradung the ram size you lose your warranty?
If i open back cover of laptop and increase my ram, will it effect my warranty or i am still in it. Thank u in advance.
I'm not entirely sure on that but I would guess that, as with almost electronics, opening up the chassis will void the warranty.
Noodle Ham ok what if i go to authorised sevice center and they upgrade it for me, in that condition would it void warranty or not
@@iqbal_bhinder I don't think Asus has many authorized service centers but if you find one, it shouldn't void you warranty if they do the work.
Can you put Liquid Metal in it?
Gabriel Fin No but you can put in electron gates in it for solid state storage.
Can i add a ssd to my laptop without remove the 1TB hdd
vu tran Yes. There's an additional M.2. SATA SSD slot which fits a smaller, "gum stick" shaped SSD. If you wish to use that port make sure you get a compatible M.2. SATA SSD and not NVME, and follow other detailed tutorials on the internet as I haven't tried to use that specific port.
Thanks you.It's useful for me because i want do it myself. My laptop is asus x510uq.
it's almost like this laptop.
vu tran Yeah. Looks like yours has an older CPU but comes with dedicated graphics. The motherboard design should be nearly the same so you can use tutorials for either laptop. The Asus website says you can put M.2. SATA3 SSDs into your model.
Not a good idea turning the computer on a table without putting some soft material bellow. It will for sure get damaged.
why not just replace to a ssd？
sry, I mean add a ssd (m.2) to the m2 slot
AIYU I installed a hybrid hard drive because it is cheap and is fast enough for me to run Windows with. It cost me $50 to get the hybrid hard drive. If I spent the money to buy a 128GB SSD, I wouldn't have enough space for my all files and programs.
I mean the laptop come with 1 TB HDD(7mm drive 2.5 inches), theirs a slot for a M.2(different interface right next to your existing hard drive , you can pick one up like 40 bucks then clone it on ssd. You will have the ssd for fast boot time etc, other video or photo on the deafault HDD. (128gb+1TB)
You can definitely do that, but I already had a hybrid drive from another old laptop and I didn't want to buy an extra SSD. It turned out to be working well. By the way, I think the M.2. slot only accepts SATA SSDs, and is not compatible with NVME SSDs.
Like only 850 evo not 960 evo right? thanks for the info, plan to buy one to try out.