Asus VivoBook 14" F412DA RAM Replacement/Upgrade

Written By: Jonathan D Banwart

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Asus VivoBook 14" F412DA RAM Replacement/Upgrade

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace (or upgrade) the RAM in an Asus Vivobook 14" F412DA.

Tools

Step 1

Start by removing the marked screws:
Remove the four 6mm screws
Remove the two 8mm screws
Remove the four 9mm screws
These screws are different lengths, remember which order you removed them. Putting the wrong size screw in the wrong hole can cause damage.
The screw in the center is covered by a sticker that must be removed.
It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist strap for this procedure.
Before you begin, make sure the new RAM is compatible. The RAM should be SODIMM DDR4 memory. Only up to a 16 GB modules are supported (for a total of 20GB)

Step 2

Using a opening tool, pry and lift at the edge of the bottom until you feel it open.

Step 3

Using a fingernail or spudger move back the retaining clip holding the battery connector in place.
Be gentle releasing the connector, it's very fragile.

This description is too concise for non-experts.

A) it's doesn't mention that the screw in the dead center of the laptop is hidden beneath a piece of plastic that must be removed with a razor blade.

B)It doesn't mention anything about sliding back the piece of a metal that keeps the plastic clip attached to the battery in place. Based on the pictures, the only thing a person would need to do is push on the plastic clip with a credit card.

Joe Smith -

Step 4

Put a spudger under the battery connector and twist, the connector should lift off.
Be sure to use a plastic spudger as to not risk damaging the motherboard or puncturing the battery.

Step 5

First, push down the clips at the side of the memory. Once you have, the memory module should pop up. You can now remove the memory module.
It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist strap for this procedure.

Step 6

Line up the notch on the new memory module with the notch on the slot and insert the module at an angle.
Make sure the new RAM is compatible. The RAM should be SODIMM DDR4 memory. Only up to 16 GB modules are supported (for a total of 20GB)
It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist strap for this procedure.

Step 7

Once the RAM is inserted, gently push down on the module until you hear a click.
It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist strap for this procedure.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these steps in reverse order.

Author

Jonathan D Banwart

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10 comments

Hi! Thank you so much for this tutorial, I was curious if you know if this is compatible for every ASUS Vivobook 14 or if there may be versions which don't support ram upgrades? I was told to look on the bottom (before taking off the cover) for a labelled spot where the RAM goes, but I don't see it. Does that definitely mean it is not compatible to add more?

Isabella Joubert -

Hi, Thank you for your guide

how many slot for add memory?

Voravit Chamchoy -

There is one accessible memory slots on the laptop as shown in the guide.

Jonathan D Banwart -

I'm about to find out first hand, however, I have researched and I understand that once you safely remove the bottom cover for the laptop, there is a single slot available for a 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM ram card. My research indicates I can add 16GB of additional ram this way, for a total maximum of 20GB ram memory on this model.

Further, I also understand one can upgrade the SSD for more storage. That's my next upgrade on this laptop.

Jason D Meinhart -

You are correct! There is one DDR4 SODIMM slot, You may add up to one 16GB stick for 20GB total. Only speeds up to 2666Mhz are supported. The SSD is upgradable although you will need a drive cloner.

Jonathan D Banwart - 02/12/22

Can I get a link of the RAM

Mrs burrito -

Here is a ram kit I'd recommend installing. https://a.co/d/fi1YBlt

Jonathan D Banwart -

Hi Jonathan,

Great tutorial, thanks.

Before, I open mine (ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED TN3402QA-KN146W) which came with 16 Gb RAM and 1Tb SSD, a great value for 800 USD (special limited discount price), I have the following concern.

From the manufacturer, it looks like this notebook is upgradable to 32gb RAM, but your article tends to suggest that there are 2 modules (4+16) with one accessible to he end user for a maximal 20Gb RAM. Then how could I get up to 32 Gb RAM? e.g. if I insert a 32 Gb RAM module, then what about the 4 Gb one?

Besides, I should have 20Gb already but my configuration suggests there is only one module (for my current 16Gb RAM) that I could swap to get, indeed, 32 Gb RAM.

Your input here would be most welcome.

Best regards,

Paul

Paul Berger -

Hello! That is a different model to the one on this article. The one shown is a X412D model, which only has one upgradable slot with 4GB soldered to the motherboard, hence the 20GB maximum.

Jonathan D Banwart -

This was one of the easier one I have done. I don't get to crack open laptops too often but this definitely helped boost the confidence levels!

Zach Parker -