This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 is a 2020 gaming laptop with a 17.3-inch screen. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- G732
- Released
- 2020
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 17.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, two slots on most configurations
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Repairs we carry out on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732
Screen replacement
The 17.3-inch panel is matched to the original by part number, including refresh rate and connector type, so games run as they did before.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Graphics repair
The graphics chip is soldered to the board. Artefacts, crashes under load and a black screen with the fans running are diagnosed to the chip, its memory or its power stage, and repaired at board level where it is economical.
Windows repair and reinstall
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 meets Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. At this age, short runtime and sudden shutdowns usually point to a worn battery and not a board fault.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
Overheating and fan repair
A thermal service covers fresh compound on the processor and graphics chip, new thermal pads where needed and both fans cleaned. It is the usual cure for throttling and loud fans under load.
SSD and storage upgrade
Most configurations of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 have two M.2 slots, so a second SSD can be added, or the existing one cloned to a larger drive.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the ROG Strix range
- Strix models usually have two memory slots and two M.2 slots, so upgrades are simple.
- Many ROG laptops from 2020 onward use liquid metal on the processor, which needs careful handling during a thermal service.
Data recovery from the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732
The SSD in the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start. Recent Windows machines often have device encryption or BitLocker switched on. If so we will need the recovery key, which is normally saved in your Microsoft account.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the ASUS ROG Strix range are the older ASUS ROG Strix G G731 (2019) and the newer ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 (2021).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced, and most configurations have a second M.2 slot. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
How much does a ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.
Is a 2020 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.