ASUS TUF FA507RM Repair

The ASUS TUF FA507RM is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop released in 2022. It is a laptop that provides users with a balance of power, durability, and value for money. ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a company based in Taiwan that specializes in high-performance gaming and professional-grade computers. TUF, which means "The Ultimate Force." is a brand line by ASUS that provides users with more durable laptops and a more affordable price than the higher-end ROG (Republic of Gaming) line. The FA507RM is a laptop that is made for gamers, students, and professionals who want a laptop that can provide users with the best of both worlds when it comes to CPU and GPU power for gaming, video creation, and other resource-intensive tasks. Meeting the MIL-STD-810H military standard, the ASUS TUF line is able to withstand drops, humidity, and extreme temperatures.

The FA507RM usually comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU. The processor and GPU combination makes the FA507RM a powerful laptop for modern gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and more. Some of the other prominent components used by the FA507RM laptop include up to 16-32 GB DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage, a 15.6-inch Full HD display with high refresh rates like 144 Hz, and a cooling system with dual fans and heat pipes.

Another important feature of the TUF FA507RM is its build quality. It is built to last with a MIL-STD-810H military test standard durability rating. It has passed tests with regard to its resistance to vibrations, shocks, humidity, and temperature. Its build quality gives it a higher edge than the standard build quality of other laptops. It can be a good choice for students who prefer carrying their laptops anywhere due to its strength and durability despite its weight.

The usual failure characteristics experienced with gaming laptops belonging to the same category as the FA507RM are the experience of thermal throttling as a result of dusty components, fan failure due to wear and tear with the passage of time, power depletion, wear and tear of the keyboard, and sometimes the charging ports or video cables as a result of the repeated openings and closings of the display lid. In view of its highly superior components, proper cooling ability of the FA507RM is very critical and essential. Within the period under review, no widely reported manufacturer recall for this laptop was identified, although the manufacturer releases periodic updates for the BIOS of the laptop.

Overall, the laptop, ASUS TUF FA507RM, is designed for gamers, students, and professionals who need powerful CPU and GPU performance and its repair/maintenance information would be useful for increasing the lifespan of the laptop.

To identify the ASUS TUF FA507RM, look for the 15.6-inch display, angular design, and TUF logo on the lid and keyboard area. The laptop model, FA507RM, is found on the label on the underside of the laptop near the regulatory labels.

This device may be confused with other similar ASUS TUF products, like the FA507RC, FA507RE,  or FA507RR. These laptops were released in the same line but have different internal components.

Alternatively, the user can go to the Settings app, and navigate to the “System” tab, then press “About”.

Key identifying features of the laptop:

• Full-size backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD keys
• Rear and side exhaust vents
• I/O ports such as USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and audio jack
• Bottom panel has Phillips screws for accessing the inside

General

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU, 1752MHz* at 140W (1702MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC,115W+25W Dynamic Boost), 6GB GDDR6 (Laptop GPU)
  
  
• Display: 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus
  • Can also come with 15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100%, Refresh Rate:165Hz, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus
  • 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:300Hz, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus
  • 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus
    
    
• Memory: 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB, Support dual channel memory technology
  • Can also come with 8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB, Support dual channel memory technology
  • 8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB, Support dual channel memory technology
    
    
• Storage: 1TB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
  • Can also come with 512GB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
  • 512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD
    
    
• Expansion Slots for potential upgrading: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and 2x M.2 PCIe slots
• Battery: 90 Wh lithium-ion battery
  
• Power Adapter: 240 W AC adapter
  
• I/O Ports: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data speed up to 5Gbps), 1x RJ45 LAN port
• Operating System: Windows 11 (varies by region)
• Camera: 720P HD camera
• Audio: Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Built-in array microphone, 2-speaker system
• Warranty: Limited 1-year warranty
  
  

Physical

• Dimensions: Approximately 35.4 x 25.1 x 2.24 ~ 2.49 cm (13.94" x 9.88" x 0.88" ~ 0.98")
• Weight: ~4.85 lbs. (2.2 kg)
  
• Cooling: Dual-fan system with heat pipes and exhaust vents
  
• Chassis: Reinforced plastic with aluminum elements
  
• Keyboard and touchpad: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB

Official ASUS driver downloads for the FA507RM (BIOS, chipset, GPU drivers)

FA507RM official manual in multiple (disassembly diagrams and safety info)

Official community troubleshooting discussions

How to upgrade RAM or SSD from established repair creator