Asus ROG Flow X16 Series, GV601R Manual

Service Overview

• Carefully read through this Service Guide for a look at various components of the device before performing any service and repairs.
• To provide the best service, we have provided the below information for technicians from distributors and resellers to perform the complete device disassembly and assembly. Before performing the procedures, please be sure to read through the overview in this service guide for component overview to avoid any unwarranted damages to the device hardware.
• The following contents include all part numbers mentioned in the service guide are used for reference only, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the Orderbook.
• Due to sales policy difference, the components might have different specifications on the same series product, please refer to E-manual by model.

Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. If you have any operational issues, please contact the service hotline.

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601R) Series Overview

Top View

1. Array microphones
2. Camera
3. Camera indicator
4. 360 º - adjustable touch screen panel
5. Audio speakers
6. Capital lock indicator
7. Keyboard
8. Touch pad

Left View

1. Power (DC) input port
2. HDMI output port
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/ DisplayPort/ Power Delivery combo port
4. ROG XG Mobile interface
5. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
6. Drive activity indicator

Components Top View

Components Bottom View

Repair Overview

This chapter describes disassembly and assembly (Assemble document please look up from the last page), please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete disassembly procedure.

Precautions: Before you perform any service or repair on the notebook, please pay special attention to the cautions prevent any damages to the notebook.

1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery connector/Power protect screw etc.
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
   
4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
5. Please refer to "ANSI ESD S20.20" about ESD protection measure.
6. Put the disassembled parts in the functional PE BAG to avoid any damages of the A/B/C/D part.
   
7. The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.
8. To avoid scratching on the surface of machine; please use anti-static and soft materials to put on desk in repair environment as below photo.
   

9. Screw Appearance Criteria: If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.

1. Shape deformed.
   
2. Damaged head – unable to drive in or the stripped screw.
   
3. Damaged unable to securely tighten.
   
4. Paint scratched off.
   
5. Rusty
   

10. The following chapter includes all part numbers mentioned in service guide are used for reference only, actual part name depends on different SKU, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the Orderbook.
11. Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. Please note that all pictures and components shown on Service Guide are for disassembly/assembly description purpose only, so please refer to the actual product for disassemble/assemble.

Appropriate Tools

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601R) Series notebook.

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601R) Series notebook.

Item	Part Name	Memo
1	Silicone scraping pen
2	Conductonaut 1g (Liquid Metal)	Please store it in the environment of 10 ~ 40 ℃. Please keep cover tightly closed until ready for next time use. Shipping category: Dangerous Goods.
3	AMD Rembrandt steel plate
4	Stainless steel plate (60mm*20mm*0.2t)
5	95% alcohol
6	Dust-free cloth
7	Dust-free cotton swab//class 100 (100pcs)

BOTTOM CASE

Screws	QTY	Spec	Torque (kgf-cm)
	9	M2*9.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	2.3±0.1
	4	M2*3.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	2.3±0.1

Disassembly Notice

1. Remove screws *13pcs.
2. Use plastic blade to pry the bottom case.

DISCONNECT BATTERY CONNECTOR

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to IC damage.

1. Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet.
   
2. Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
   Note: Please disconnect the red cable side first.
   

Assembly Notice
To prevent getting a short circuit or an electric shock accident, please follow steps below to connect the battery connector.

1. Use the non-conductive pry tool to connect the black cable side first, then connect the red cable side.
   
2. Use the non-conductive pry tool to push the iron sheet.
   

SSD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Remove the screw *1pc.
   
2. Remove SSD module.
   
3. Remove SSD THERMAL PAD.
   
4. Remove SSD ABSORBER from both side of SSD Card.
   

Assembly Notice
When required install two SSD, please follow the order to install Slot A first, then Slot B after.

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

When installing SSD, please follow the steps below.

1. Due to two SSD slot need using different Thermal Pad, please according to the list to order parts.
   

   Description	Memo
   TP470EZ SSD ABSORBER
   NR2203RM SSD THERMAL PAD(2.5T)	For Slot A
   NR2203RM SSD1 THERMAL PAD(3.5T)	For Slot B

2. Align and paste ABSORBER on SSD Card for both side of front and rear.
   
3. Align and paste SSD Thermal Pad on SSD Card, and then install SSD Card into the module slot.
   

When installing the SSD, please keep the SSD less then 15 degrees with motherboard, and then insert the SSD.

When disassembling SSD ABSORBER, please check whether SSD label is on the back side of ABSORBER. If yes, please take the SSD label off and put it back on the SSD Card.

DDR

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Open up SODIMM CONN MYLAR, Unlock and remove the RAM module.
2. Open up SODIMM CONN ABSORBER, then Unlock and remove the RAM module.
3. Tear off DDR ABSORBER from both RAM module.
   

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

When installing DDR, please follow the steps below.

1. Align and paste DDR ABSORBER on RAM Module.
   
2. Align and insert RAM Module at 30° into the memory slot. After inserted properly, push down the RAM Module until it clicks in place, then cover SODIMM CONN ABSORBER and SODIMM CONN MYLAR back.
   

BATTERY

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to IC damage.

1. Remove the screws *4pcs.
   
2. Take out the Battery and then remove the Battery cable.
   

Screws	QTY	Spec	Torque (kgf-cm)
	4	M2*3.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	2.0±0.1

Assembly Notice
When replace new battery, please according to the image below to paste new BATTERY GASKET 1 and BATTERY GASKET 2 on battery.

WIFI CARD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Tear off the CABLE Tape.
   
2. Disconnect WIFI ANTENNA Cables and remove the screw *1pc, then remove WIFI Card.
   

Screws	QTY	Spec	Torque (kgf-cm)
	1	M2*3.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	1.5±0.1

Assembly Notice
Please according to the image below to assemble WIFI MAIN and AUX Antenna cables.

SYS FAN (with Main Board、Thermal Module & FAN)

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Disconnect SYS FAN connector and remove screws *2pcs, then remove SYS FAN.
   
2. Disconnect connector *10pcs.(Yellow mark)
3. Remove screws *5pcs.
   
4. Remove Mainboard, Thermal Module and FAN together.
   

Screws	QTY	Spec	Torque (kgf-cm)
	2	M2*3.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	1.7±0.1
	5	M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	2.0±0.1

Assembly Notice
If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

THERMAL MODULE and FAN

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Please follow the reverse screw numbers to remove screws *8pcs, and release Mylar *1pc on Thermal Module, then remove Thermal Module from Main-board.
   
2. Disconnect FAN connector *2pcs.
   
3. Remove screws *4pcs, and then remove VGA FAN & CPU FAN.
   

Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take it out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.

Please refer Repair Notice SOP for Liquid metal rework.

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
   Material: FCR-AS Grease
   • MB Location:[GPU]
     Material: Main (GA500 Grease)
     Substitute ( PSX Thermal pad)
2. Please refer Repair Notice SOP for Liquid metal rework when reassemble thermal module before.
   • MB Location:[CPU]
3. Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.

Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

The heat sink contains liquid metal and should only be removed by authorized service personnel. Significant damage may occur to motherboard components if the heat sink is improperly removed.

MAIN BOARD

Mainboard connector placement

Materials on mainboard

TWEETER and WOOFER

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Tear off Tweeter Tapes *2pcs and Cable tape *1pc.
2. Take out the TWEETER and remove it.
3. Remove WOOFER.
   

Assembly Notice
When Tweeter and Woofer assembly, please follow the location below to tidy up cables and paste Tweeter Tapes and Cable tape.

HALL SENSOR BOARD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Remove HALL SENSOR BOARD and FFC, then disconnect HALL SENSOR FFC *1pc.
   
2. Remove POWERKEY FPC and POWER KEY BRKT ASSY *1pc.
   
3. Remove POWERKEY *1pc.
   

Important Repair Notice

Module(L2) or Main-Board(L3) repair, if require a device or Main-Board power on, please must assembly HALL SENSOR Board, then connect power (Battery/ AC Adapter). After that, you can start up it.
*Notice: If HALL SENSOR Board is not assembled, the power key will be unable to work.

Assembly Notice
When POWERKEY_FPC assembly, please follow the location below to fix on POWER KEY BRKT ASSY.

KEYBOARD MODULE

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Screws	QTY	Spec	Torque (kgf-cm)
	3	M2*2.5L (4.5,0.5) (K) #1	2.0±0.1
	6	M2*3.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1	2.0±0.1

1. Tear off Tape and disconnect TP FFC.
   
2. Remove screws *3pcs, and then remove TOUCHPAD.
   
3. Remove screws *6pcs, and release ACETATE Clothes and CONDUCTIVE Tape.
   
4. Flip up the and remove the Keyboard Module.
   

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

When assembly the KEYBOARD Module, please follow the image below to tidy up cables, and paste ACETATE Clothes and CONDUCTIVE Tape. *For the Green mark, please keep the white line (On Cable) at the same location.

LCD BEZEL

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Use plastic blade to pry the LCD BEZEL.
   

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

When LCD BEZEL assembly, please follow the location below to pasted LCD SPONGE first.

LCD PANEL

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. When reuse the LCD PANEL or LCD Cover: Please use the fingertip to clean the residual adhesive on back side of PANEL and LCD COVER.
   
2. Clean the Panel Mylar: Before assembling the LCD panel, use a dust-free cloth and a small amount of alcohol to clean the panel back side.
   
3. When reuse the LCD COVER: Please paste below new LCD ADHESIVE *7pcs on LCD COVER. (New LCD COVER already contains those ADHESIVE *7pcs (Yellow mark).
   
4. When assembly the LCD PANEL:
   1. Remove release paper of LCD Adhesive *7pcs.
      
   2. Connect cables well, and align the LCD to the upper side of LCD Cover then assembly.
      
   3. Using thumb with Dust-free cloth to press and push panel.
      

*Please put the LCD module on the desk flatly.
*Please press and push on panel upper and lower side each for 20 times at least.

G SENSOR FPC

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Disconnect GSENSOR FPC and then take it out from panel backside.
   

LCD COVER

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Disconnect CAM TOUCH Cable, and remove it.
2. Remove IRCAMMIC FPC *1pc, and then remove LCD RUBBER.
3. Remove CAMERA HD RGB/IR ARRAY MIC CR, MIC RUBBER *2pcs, and CAMERA LCD SPONGE from LCD COVER.

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

When CAM FPC assembly, please follow the location below to fix FPC.

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