ASUS K556UA Laptop Repair

The Asus K556UA is a laptop developed by the brand ASUS. This brand makes other laptops like this one, including the Asus K455LD, Asus K53s, Asus K750J, and Asus Laptop K500L. This device features a headphone/microphone port, 1 VGA port, a diagonal display of 39.6 cm, a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD video, and an LED blacklight. This laptop also contains a touchpad, Windows keys, and a numeric keypad. The default operating system for this device is Windows 10 with 64-bit compatibility. It has 1 TB storage space, 16 GB internal memory, SonicMaster audio, and turbo boost processing cores.

This laptop came out in the year 2017 as part of a broad series for ASUS laptops and launched during the time 3rd generation Ivy Bridge processors were released. It comes in a variety of colors to choose from, such as brown, red, black, pink, and blue. The Asus K556UA weighs around 5.5 lbs and serves as a replacement for some desktop computers. Other models like the K55A, K55VD, and K55VM supported 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, supported HDMI output, and DVD or Blu-ray. It incorporates some components that give it an edge over traditional laptops. These additions allowed the laptop to resume from sleep mode in under 2 seconds, ensured heat-generating mechanisms were away from the palm rest, and extended battery lifespan through an extended charge cycle.

The ASUS K55 series continues to deliver powerful and unique technology, but laptop models like the K556UA started to phase out around 2019 and stopped being listed by 2024. The device has been sold internationally and has reached retailers like Sharaf DG and Lulu Hypermarket, costing around $408-430 USD, and costing $100.00 on the eBay marketplace. This device is intended for college students, office and remote workers, or individuals on a budget looking for a reliable laptop that can carry out daily tasks. Some issues with the laptop involve Wi-Fi connectivity, where users may face challenges finding a signal. Luckily, a user from iFixit has noted that repositioning the internal antenna cables improved their experience and resolved the issue.

The batteries of this device seem to degrade over time, as they are lithium-ion batteries and may require replacement through disassembly of the laptop. The device has relatively positive reviews with a 4.4 out of 5-star rating from Walmart shoppers. This laptop's predecessor was the K555 series, which contained older models like the K555LA and K555LB. These models had 5th and 6th-generation Intel Core processors and remained affordable to the public while also leveraging good performance. The ASUS VivoBook S15 came out in 2017, a model that took a more modern approach after the ASUS K556UA, with better performance and processing power.

The laptop comes in a variety of color hues, each with a display size of 15.6 inches. Depending on whether you get the HD or Full HD versions, it could differ in size. Full HD has the dimensions of 1920 x 1080 pixels, while the regular HD laptop has 1366 x 768 pixels. You could identify this laptop apart from the other one by checking the model number, such as K556UA-Q32K-CB or K556UA-WH51. On the laptop, if you navigate to system settings, you could also find out under the display tab. Further identification is possible by going to the ASUS support page. If you flip the laptop over, there is a sticker indicating the exact model number. Another way to tell it apart is to find specific ports and validate if the laptop has 1 USB-C, 1 USB 3.0, and 2 USB 2.0 ports.

Model: ASUS K556UA

Release Year: 2017

Device: Laptop

Material: Brushed aluminum or plastic

Display

• Size: 15.6 inches
• Resolution: HD (1366 x 768) or Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Component: LED Backlight

Processors

• Intel Core i3-6100U (6th Gen)
• Intel Core i5-6200U / 7200U (6th and 7th Gen)
• Intel Core i7-6500U / 7500U (Optional)

Graphics

• Intel HD Graphics 520 / 620
• On-board graphics card
• Card Memory: 32 GB

Memory

• Internal Memory: 8 GB
• Memory Slots: 1
• Form Factor: SO-DIMM
• Maximum Memory (Expandable): 12 - 16 GB

Battery

• Type: Lithium Polymer
• Capacity: 38 Wh
• Battery Cells: 2

Storage

• Capacity: 500 GB - 1 TB
• Storage Media: HDD
• Compatible Memory Cards: SD, SDXC, SDHC

System Software

• Windows 10 Home

Camera and Audio

• Digital Front Camera
• SonicMaster Audio Software

Network

• Wi-Fi: 802.11n or 802.11ac
• Ethernet: Yes
• Bluetooth: 4.0 or 4.1

Ports

• USB 3.0 x 1
• USB 2.0 x 1
• USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 x 1
• HDMI x 1
• VGA x 1
• RJ-45 Ethernet x 1
• Audio Jack x 1
• SD Card Reader x 1

Input System

• Keyboard
• Number Keypad
• Touchpad and multi-gesture support

Dimensions

• 382 x 256 x 25.5 mm
• Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

This link leads you to the ASUS support center. It contains guides and helpful information to troubleshoot devices like the K556UA: ASUS Support Center

This link will direct you to a list of specs and information about this device in a data sheet. It lists all the components and features of the K556UA: ASUS K556UA Specs

This link gives a list of replaceable parts and components if the device needs an upgrade or something breaks: ASUS K556UA Replacement Parts