ASUS Vivobook A513EA/X513EA - SSD, RAM, WiFi and Battery Upgrade/Replacement Guide

A guide to upgrading or replacing the M.2 SSD, WiFi module and battery in the ASUS Vivobook A513EA with Intel Core i5-1135 "Tiger Lake" processor. Part links in description.

This is a relatively simple process requiring just a small Philips head screwdriver and a plastic pry tool.

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0:00 Base Removal
3:50 Battery Disconnection and replacement
6:06 2.5" SATA HDD Options
7:02 DDR4 RAM Upgrade
7:47 M.2 2280 SSD Upgrade
9:05 WiFi Module Replacement
10:43 Battery Reconnection and Base Fitting

[skydrinx]

thank you for the content as a owner of this model u have made the video i was looking for. i enjoyed yr content

[nani_alpha]

Is it possible to replace the battery with higher capacity batteries of same voltage rating?

[dgriffin]

I own a similar ASUS notebook computer, and it is the very first one I've owned that is more like a cell phone when it comes to upgrading memory or replacing batteries. Definitely a STEP BACKWARDS compared to my other computers that have easy access panels for memory upgrades or battery replacement. Had I researched my purchase more astutely, I likely would have chosen another computer, although I have no complaints about the ASUS' performance.

[manxman]

many thanks I spent hours trying to find what cable - asus manual and web site is no use

[Avtarion]

Thank you for the information on the soldered RAM. I was wondering why the sytem showed 8GB of RAM with only one 4GB module installed. Could not find anything on that elswhere.

[PolloGamer]

3:56 so unplugging that metal thing is enough to work safely?

[alshaw]

Do you have a video for screen replacement of Vivobook X513EA_S513EA?

[falucskaililla]

Thank you for the video. I have a question regarding the cooling system.
I had to replace the CPU/GPU cooling paste since the laptop was overheating and have noticed that above said parts, the heatsink is extended with some thermal pad and thick layers of paste. the layers of paste were completely sried out, however I could find no way to reapply such a thick layer without it smearing to the surrounding parts. I have replace it and the thermal pad with Thermal Grizzly pads. will this cause any problems?

[squeezedce]

I have vivobook k513e
Can I replace the ips display with oled display or it won't fit ?
I really love it but the display is making me 😥

[filipwroblewski]

Hey there. Any chance you know if X513EP with the MX330 GeForce has an additional Ram slot? I know 8 GB is soldered to the motherboard and the internet doesn't really have a solid answer... Thanks in advance!

[RaulKanito]

Hello, do you know if I could change the 8GB RAM module for a 32GB one? now I'm 8+8

[PolloGamer]

What the name of the screwdriver you used to remov the battery?

[darrinkl]

i have a asus vivobook 15 x512ja f512ja where is the graphics card located?

[mikemakesmedia]

Hi watched your video and have the same laptop.. would like to upgrade the RAM but how will it affect it being a split 4+16? Or will it just read it as one complete memory source? Basically im asking is it worth doing or does the imbalance affect running?

[MRossi]

Got this laptop and unfortunately 4GB of RAM is soldered on so I can’t increase the RAM from 8GB and still have duel channel memory:(

[raiders]

Hi, can I add a 16GB RAM memory to this laptop? mine has 8GB + 4GB SODIMM, I would like to replace the 4GB for 16GB

[MaxPartridge]

I'm looking at buying a similar laptop. how similar?... I have no idea because you never showed the top of the laptop.

[scottbloxom]

Do you know what the max size 2.5" SSD I can add? Thank you. Great Video.

[boxwoodgreen]

Is it possible to put a 32gb stick in the empty slot for 40gb ? There's 8gb soldered in my new model

[imello]

Could this laptop be upgraded with a "Samsung 980 1 TB PCIe 3.0" ? Not pro, thank, grate guild btw!