Inside ASUS VivoBook 14 X415 – disassembly and upgrade options | LaptopMedia.com

Although the upgrade options are not bad, there are some cost-cutting measures, that we’re not sure we like.

Check out all ASUS VivoBook 14 X415 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

1. Remove the bottom plate

There are 10 Phillips-head screws that hold this notebook’s bottom panel in place. After you undo them, pry the panel with a plastic tool and remove it from the chassis.

2. Battery

Here, we see a rather small 37Wh battery pack.

3. Мemory and storage

When it comes to memory, this notebook comes with either 4 or 8GB of RAM soldered to the motherboard. Additionally, there is one SODIMM slot that supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory. Storage-wise, there is a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, as well as an M.2 PCIe x4 slot. Unfortunately, our unit did not have the accessories needed to connect a 2.5-inch device, so you would have to buy them separately.

4. Cooling system

Lastly, there is the cooling solution. Interestingly, the fan is placed on one side of the device, while the heat sink is located on the other. Respectively, the air is channeled via the boards on the bottom panel we showed you earlier.

Check out all ASUS VivoBook 14 X415 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

ASUS VivoBook 14 F415 (X415 / S415 / M415) in-depth review

Today we have a laptop that may be found by different names. In some places, it is called the VivoBook 14 X415, while elsewhere it can be found as ASUS X415. Regardless of what you call it, though, it’s made for one purpose – to satisfy your mobile computing needs. Well, this is where we open huge parenthesis because computing needs is a very broad statement. Some people need a laptop for gaming, others for processing large 3D objects… No, the X415 is definitely not meant to do that.

Instead, you get a relatively low-budget solution, which can be paired with up to the Core i7-1165G7, and[…]

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Pros

• Fine upgradeability
• Decent cooling solution
• Appetizing price tag
• Can be configured wit capable hardware
• No PWM (N140HCA-EAC)

Cons

• Two of the USB ports work at only 2.0 speeds
• No SD card reader
• Covers only 52% of sRGB (N140HCA-EAC)
• No 2.5-inch SATA device connecting hardwear in the box