ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517Z) series

Service Guide
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Safety precautions
• Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC before installing or removing any components.
• Ensure to place your Notebook PC on a stable surface before installing or removing any components.
• Detach the clip or flap before removing the signal cables to prevent damage.
• Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug evenly to avoid damage. Ensure to connect the signal cables in the correct orientation.
• Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC with liquid detergent to avoid risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before installing or removing any components. Ensure to read and follow the instructions in the manual.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC to avoid short circuits.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs.
• Ensure to properly install all the components before connecting the AC power.
• Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only certified power adapters or batteries supplied by
the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
• Ensure to install the correct screw models on your Notebook PC to prevent damage.
 Table of Contents

⚫ Service Overview
⚫ ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517Z) Series Overview
⚫ Components Top View
⚫ Components Bottom View
⚫ Repair Overview
⚫ Appropriate Tools
⚫ Key Parts and Related Parts
⚫ Disassembly steps :
• BASE CASE
• DISCONNECT BATTERY CONNECTOR
• SSD
• DDR
• BATTERY
• USB BD
• WIFI CARD
• FAN (with THERMAL MODULE and MAIN BOARD)
• THERMAL MODULE
• MAIN BOARD
• LED BD
• TOUCHPAD MODULE
• SPEAKER
• KEYBOARD MODULE
• LCD BEZEL
• LCD PANEL
• LCD COVER

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 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.

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 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517Z) Series Overview
Top View Bottom View

❶ Array microphones ❶ Air vents

❷ Camera indicator ❷ Audio speakers
❸ Camera ❸ Compartment cover
❹ Display panel
❺ Status indicators
❻ Keyboard
❼ Capital lock indicator
❽ Air vents
❾ Power button
❿ Numeric keypad
⓫ Touchpad

Right View ❶ USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

❷ Air vents (on selected models)
❸ Kensington® security slot

Left View ❶ Air vents ❺ Thunderbolt 4 port

❷ Power (DC) input port ❻ USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort combo port
❸ LAN port ❼ USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
❹ HDMI output port ❽ Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

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 Components Top View
LCD COVER BASE CASE SSD AL FOIL USB FPC MAIN BOARD TOUCHPAD MODULE DIMM COVER MYLAR

LCD BEZEL BATTERY DDR WIFI CARD LED BD TP FFC (114.5MM/8P) HINGE
Color ID: 1C/1D

(L ) (R )

15.6‘ LCD PANEL SSD RAM ABSORBER GPU FAN CPU FAN LED FFC (52MM/10P) SPEAKER SET BEZEL COSMETIC MYLAR

KEYBOARD MODULE SSD ABSORBER USB BD THERMAL MODULE ASSY TOP LED SPONGE BATTERY CABLE CAMERA

MIC RUBBER

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 Components Bottom View
LCD COVER KEYBOARD MODULE THERMAL MODULE ASSY

LCD COVER TAPE

LCD BEZEL WIFI ANTENNA LED BD

UP

LR LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE LR

DOWN

15.6‘ LCD PANEL USB BD EDP CABLE

BASE CASE MAIN BOARD TOUCHPAD MODULE

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 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. 9. Screw Appearance Criteria:
2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
connector/Power protect screw etc. a. Shape deformed.
b. Damaged head – unable to drive in or the stripped screw.
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands. c. Damaged unable to securely tighten.
d. Paint scratched off.
e. Rusty

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.
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.

7. The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%. 11. Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications
8. To avoid scratching on the surface of machine; please use anti-static and soft materials on the same model. Please note that all pictures and components shown on
Service Guide are for disassembly/assembly description purpose only, so please
to put on desk in repair environment as below photo. refer to the actual product for disassemble/assemble.

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 Appropriate Tools
Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the TUF Gaming F15 (FX517Z) series notebook.

Screwdriver Alcohol 95% Glove Dust-free Cloth

Please accord to different screw specification to choose different screwdriver and head.

#1
Plastic Blade
Thermal Pad PTM7958 PLASTIC CARD T=0.35mm PLASTIC PICK T=0.5mm

Plastic Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert/tidy cables.

FCR-AS Thermal Grease

Thickness Gauge
Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm. Use it to measure the gap.

Magnetism Board
Suggest local buy magnetism board to place screw, avoid mix different type screw to
cause assembly damage.

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 BASE CASE
Disassembly Notice Torque (kgf-
Screws QTY Spec
Step 1 : Remove the screws *11pcs. cm)
Step 2 : Use the plastic blade to pry the base case. 2 M2.5*9.5L(4.6,0.85)(K)#1 2.5

8 M2.5*8L (4.6,0.8) (K) #1 2.5

1 M2.5*2.5L+3.5 (4.5,0.8) 2.5

1 M2.5*2.5L+3.5 (4.5,0.8) 2.5

1 2

Start

The screw is unable to remove To avoid the bottom case hook, Please follow above arrow direction
from bottom case, so please always don't insert plastic blade in each with using plastic blade to pry bottom
loosen it last, and lock it at first. red circle. case in each blue circle location.
(To avoid the bottom case hook, please
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 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.
Step 1 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet.
Step 2 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector. Assembly Notice
Note : Please disconnect the red cable side first.
To prevent getting a short circuit or an electric shock accident,
please follow the below steps to connect the battery connector.
1 Step 1 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to connect the black
cable side first, then connect the red cable side.
Step 2 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to push the iron sheet.
1

2 Please disconnect the red cable side first!

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 SSD
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Tear off the DIMM COVER MYLAR *1pc.
Step 2 : Remove the screws *2pcs.
Step 3 : Remove the SSD at left side, and remove the AL FOIL and tear off the ABSORBER from SSD.
Step 4 : Remove the SSD at right side, and tear off the ABSORBER from SSD.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)

2 M2*3L (5.6,0.8) (K) #1 2.0

1 Tear off 2 Remove 4 Remove Tear off

Right

Or

3 Remove Remove AL FOIL Tear off

Left

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

A Please use this SSD slot as first priority. D When installing the SSD, please keep the SSD less then 15 degrees
with motherboard, and then insert the SSD.

>15° <15°

B Paste the ABSORBER on the new M.2 card (SSD).

E After installing the SSD, please paste the DIMM COVER MYLAR on below
location. (yellow mark)

Align

C Put the left-M.2 card (SSD) into the AL FOIL*1pc before inserting it into the
left-SSD slot.

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 DDR
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Unlock and remove the RAM module *2pcs (red mark). Assembly Notice
Step 2 : Tear off the two ABSORBERS from each of the front and back sides of the RAM.
Please paste ABSORBERS on the front and back sides
of RAM before installing the Memory Module.
Step 1 : Paste the two ABSORBERS on the new RAM front and back side.
Step 2 : Align and insert the new RAM module at 30° into the memory slot.
Step 3 : Once properly inserted, push down the RAM module until it
clicks in place.

1 Unlock
Remove

2 3

2 Tear off

30°
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 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.

Step 1 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet. Screws QTY Spec Torque(kgf-cm)
Step 2 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
3 M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0
Step 3 : Remove the screws *3pcs.
Step 4 : Remove the BATTERY.
Step 5 : Disconnect the BATTERY CABLE from the BATTERY.
1

2 Please disconnect the red cable side first!

3

4 Remove

5 Disconnect

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 USB BD
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Disconnect the USB FPC connector (yellow mark) and remove the USB FPC.
Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Step 2 : Remove the screw *1pc and remove the USB BD.
1 M2*3L (5.6,0.8) (K) #1 2.0

1 Disconnect

Remove

2 Remove

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 WIFI CARD
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Disconnect the RF CABLE connector *2pcs.
Step 2 : Remove the screw *1pc. Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Step 3 : Remove the WIFI CARD. 1 M2*3L (5.6,0.8) (K) #1 2.0

2 Remove Assembly Notice

Please according to below image to assemble and tidy up WIFI ANTENNA.

3 Remove

1 Disconnect

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 FAN (with THERMAL MODULE and MAIN BOARD)
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Disconnect the connectors *8pcs (yellow mark) and release EDP cable tape (orange mark). Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Step 2 : Remove the screws *9pcs (red mark).
9 M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0
Step 3 : Remove the MB with Thermal and FAN module.
Step 4 : Remove the FAN *2pcs.

1 Disconnect (Yellow mark) & Assembly Notice

Release (Orange mark)
2 Remove Please use the correct technique to take
(Red mark) screws 3 Remove module (MB+Thermal+FAN) 4 Remove FAN fans off to avoid getting out of shape.

There is positioning boss on the fan.

When assembling the fan, insert the fan obliquely.
After assembly, make sure that the positioning boss
are fixed on the corresponding positioning holes.

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 THERMAL MODULE
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Please follow the reverse screws numbers to remove screws *8pcs. Torque
Screws QTY Spec
Step 2 : Remove the THERMAL MODULE from MB. (kgf-cm)

Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take 8 M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0
it out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have
deformation. Assembly Notice
1
Step-1
THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
3 2 Material: FCR-AS Grease
5 8
MB Location:[GPU/CPU]
Material:
Main (GA500 Grease)
1 4 Substitute (PSX Thermal pad)
7 6 Step-2
Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.

IMPORTANT! Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal

interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this
2 Remove component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available
before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

WARNING! 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.

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 MAIN BOARD
Mainboard connector placement LED/MB FFC BATTERY

GPU FAN EDP CABLE

KBBL FPC

USB/MB FPC

K/B FPC

Supports using JIG BOARD to

refresh F1 BIOS. TP/MB FFC CPU FAN SPEAKER

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 MAIN BOARD
Materials on mainboard BOT SIDE Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-P series FX507ZC MB G20P GPU BOT R ABSORBER(INTEL P SERIES)

Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-E5 FX507ZE MB G20 GPU BOT ABSORBER

Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-P series FX507ZC MB G20P GPU BOT ABSORBER(INTEL P SERIES)

Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-E5
FX507ZE IO BD AL FOIL
NVIDIA GN20-P series

Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-E5 FA506QM N18E G20 GPU MYLAR

NVIDIA GN20-E3 FA506QM N18E G20 GPU MYLAR-E3(INTEL E3)

NVIDIA GN20-P series FA506IV N18P GPU MYLAR(INTEL P SERIES)

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 MAIN BOARD
Materials on mainboard TOP SIDE

FX507ZE MB G20 GPU TOP ABSORBER(INTEL E SERIES)

FA506IV N18E CPU ABSORBER

FX507ZE G20 GPU ABSORBER

FX507ZE TP HOLDER SCREW MYLAR

Choose by GPU/VGA CHIP Model

NVIDIA GN20-E5 FA506QM MB G20 GPU TOP DOWN ABSORBER(INTEL E6)

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 LED BD
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Release the Mylar (yellow mark).
Step 2 : Release the Gasket.
Assembly Notice
Step 3 : Remove the LED BD with LED FFC. If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one.
Step 4 : Disconnect the LED FFC connector and remove the LED FFC. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

1 Release 3 Remove

2 Release 4 Disconnect

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 TOUCHPAD MODULE
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Disconnect the TP FFC connector (red mark) and remove the TP FFC.
Step 2 : Release the Mylar (green mark).
Step 3 : Remove the screws *3pcs and take out the Touchpad. Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)

2 Release 3 M2*2L (6.2,0.55) (K) #1 2.0

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

1 Disconnect 3 Remove Take out

Remove

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 SPEAKER
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Remove the SPEAKER.

Assembly Notice
For Speaker assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy up cable.

1 Remove

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 KEYBOARD MODULE
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Remove the screws *4pcs (red mark).
Step 2 : Open and remove the KEYBOARD MODULE. Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm) Assembly Notice
4 M2.5*5L (K) B-ZN NY #1 2.5
Please refer below picture to organize EDP cable while
repair device, it’s to keep device safety.
2 Open and remove
P1. EDP cable need to following yellow dotted line to
organize EDP cable.

P2. After assemble hinge as picture.

1 Remove

P1 P2

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 LCD BEZEL
Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Remove the BEZEL COSMETIC MYLAR *2pcs. Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Step 2 : Remove the screws *2pcs.
Step 3 : Remove the LCD BEZEL. 2 M2.5*3.5L(4.5,0.5) (K)#1 2.5

Step 3-4 Due to some tapes behind the lower edge of bezel, please using plastic
1 blade to teardown the bezel.
Please follow the direction shown in the red arrow, to move plastic blade from left
to right and peel the bezel away slowly. While peeling, please move the blade in the
parallel direction to the panel and pressing the black Mylar downward (As circled in
2 green) to ensure the black Mylar and the tape behind the bezel are well separated.
Please move blade slowly to separate the bezel away, and must
press the black Mylar downward with panel parallel direction..

Panel’s black Mylar

3

Step 3-1~3-3, Start from the middle area of each side of bezel,
Using the forefinger to hold the outer edge firmly and the thumb flipping the
bezel inner edge outward to release the hooks as indicated in the diagram shown.
(It can be helpful, if holding the bezel outer edge firmly with forefinger.)
Assembly Notice
3-3 Step 3-1~3-3 UP
Thumb flipping the inner edge outward. When reuse the LCD BEZEL:
Please paste new LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE before
3-1 3-2 assembly BEZEL.
LR LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE LR

(New LCD BEZEL already contains LCD BEZEL

ADHESIVE *4pcs) DOWN
3-4

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

Step 1 : Remove the screws *4pcs and remove the hinges *2pcs. Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Step 2 : Pull out the LCD adhesive *2pcs.
4 M2.5*3L (4.5,0.4) (K) #1 2.5
Step 3 : Remove the LCD PANEL.

1 2 Please pull the adhesive up about 30 degree slowly, and don't pull out the tape in
vertical direction!

3 Flip up the panel, and disconnect the EDP cable.

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

Step 1 : Release the Gasket (red mark).

Step 2 : Disconnect (green mark) and remove the EDP cable. Assembly Notice
Step 3 : Use the non-conductive pry tool to insert from below and slide to the left then remove the CAMERA.
Step 4 : Remove the MIC RUBBER *2pcs. Please follow the green mark to tidy up EDP cable.
2 Disconnect Remove

3
Remove

4 Remove

1 Release
MIC RUBBER

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

A When reuse the LCD PANEL or BEZEL : C When replace the LCD and reuse the LCD COVER :
Please use the fingertip to clean the residual glue on PANEL or BEZEL. Please paste new LCD COVER TAPE *2pcs.

LCD COVER TAPE

B Clean the back of the LCD PANEL : D When assembly the LCD PANEL :
Before assembling the LCD panel, use a dust-free cloth and a small amount of alcohol to Step 1 : Remove release paper of LCD Adhesive *2pcs.
clean the back of the panel. Step 2 : Assembly and align the LCD to the upper side of the LCD Cover.

Remove Align

Release paper

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