Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H Repair

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H is a laptop released in 2022 as part of the "TUF" gaming series. The TUF series is known for providing a durable computer with versatile performance at a budget friendly cost.

Asus is a Taiwanese multinational company that provides services and equipment such as electronic hardware for numerous devices. It is best known in the United States for its gaming laptops and related hardware. Initially marketed as a Windows 11 gaming laptop, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H was released as part of the TUF series on January 6, 2022. TUF stands for "The Ultimate Force", a budget friendly and equally versatile series of computers designed for a wide range of users, not only gamers. This differs from the ROG series (Republic of Gamers), which is more expensive but offers additional features for gaming. The Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H is lightweight, weighing at 2.2kg with a 15.6 inch screen. However, it has a relatively short battery lifespan of about three hours, which many reviews have criticized.

• What does the device look like?
  • A mid-sized gaming laptop with a black matte surface and the TUF gaming logo behind the screen. Visible vents at the back of the computer, and a score of vents on the top right above the keyboard. RGB lights highlight the individual keys.
• Physical attributes and dimensions:
  • The computer is 35.4 cm in width, 25.1 cm in depth, and 2.24 or 2.49 cm in height. It weighs around 2.2kg, and on the left side of the computer there is the power port, the RJ45 LAN port, the HDMI 2.0b port, Thunderbolt 4 port, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a Hi-RES HP 3.5mm Jack. On the right side, there is a Kensington lock and a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port.
• How to tell the difference between models:
  • One main identifier that can be used is the "TUF" logo on the surface of the computer, as this computer is part of specific series. The WASD keys are translucent, with the rest of the keyboard outlined by RGB lights. In addition, the computer will be pre-installed with Windows 11. If not removed, some labels can also show model type, but the biggest difference between varying models typically are size.
• Does the Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H come in different colors?
  • This computer does not come in varying colors, and are only produced in gray or black.
• Special characteristics/Identifiers:
  • Main identifiers are typically the dimensions of the computer, series logo, and keyboard attributes, as well as sticker labels.
• Sources:

Guiding Tech Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82BkEF...

Asus website: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-gami... gaming-f15-2022/techspec/

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H can come in different configurations, alongside varying components.

Processor:

• 12 Gen Intel Core i7-12700H Processor 2.3 GHz
• 12 Gen Intel Core i5-12500H Processor 2.5 GHz

Graphics:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 1460MHz* at 140W (1410MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC, 115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 1752MHz* at 140W (1702MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC, 115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 1745MHz* at 95W (1695Mhz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC, 80W + 15W Dynamic Boost)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 1790Mhz* at 95W (1740Mhz Boost Clock + 50MHz ) OC, 80W + 15W Dynamic Boost)

Display:

• 15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100, Refresh Rate:165Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:300Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus
• 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus

Memory:

• 8GB DDR5-4800, SO-DIMM x 2 slot, Max Capacity: 32GB
  16GB DDR5-4800, SO-DIMM x 2 slot, Max Capacity: 32GB
  Support dual channel memory

Storage:

• 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe^® 3.0 SSD
• 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe^® 3.0 SSD

I/O Ports:

• 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• 1x HDMI 2.0b
• 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1x RJ45 zLAN port

Keyboard & Touchpad:

• Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB
• Touchpad

Camera:

• 720P HD camera

Audio:

• Dolby Atmos
• Hi-Res certification
• AI noise-canceling technology
• Built-in array microphone
• 2-speaker system

Network & Communication:

• Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual band) 2*2;(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.)

Battery:

• 56WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
• 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power Supply:

• ø6.0, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal12 Gen Intel Core i5-12500H Processor 2.5 GHz
• ø6.0, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Weight:

• 2.2kg (4.85 lbs)

Dimensions:

• 35.4 x 25.1 x 2.24 ~ 2.49 cm (13.94″ x 9.88″ x 0.88″ ~ 0.98″)

Security:

• BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
• Kensington Security Slot

Sources:

https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-gami...

• Asus website: A detailed list of the hardware and features of he Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506H laptop.
• Asus Disassembly: A video instructing how to safely disassemble the laptop piece by piece in order to fix underlying hardware or to understand the components of the computer.
• Asus Company Information: A wiki about the company and its origins, operations, and its products.