Inside ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1500 – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Highlights Inside ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1500 - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Alex Iliev 08 October 2021 / 05:30 | 0

A look inside ExpertBook B1 B1500 reveals decent upgrade options. Thankfully, the manufacturer was kind enough to include a 2.5-inch SATA drive mounting hardware inside the packaging.

Check out all ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1500 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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ASUS ExpertBook B1

Processor: Intel Core i7-1165G7
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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1. Remove the bottom plate

There are 10 Phillips-head screws you need to undo before you pry the bottom panel open. Just make sure that you use a plastic tool during the process.

2. Battery

Here we see a 42Wh battery pack.

3. Мemory and storage

In terms of memory, you get either 8 or 16GB soldered to the motherboard. Additionally, there is one SODIMM slot for further expansion. As for the storage, there is an M.2 PCIe x4 slot, as well as a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay.

4. Cooling system

And for the cooling, there are two heat pipes, a medium-sized heat spreader, and a fan.

Check out all ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1500 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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