If your ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. It is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop from 2017. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- GM501
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Part soldered, one slot on most configurations
What we repair on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501
Screen replacement
The 15.6-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
On most configurations of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501, part of the memory is soldered and there is one free slot, so it can be increased but not replaced entirely.
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
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
Battery replacement
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
Overheating and fan repair
We strip the cooling system, clean the fans and heatsink fins and renew the thermal compound and pads. We check temperatures under load afterwards.
SSD and storage upgrade
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
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 Zephyrus GM501, 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.
Notes from the workshop
- Many ROG laptops from 2020 onward use liquid metal on the processor. A thermal service on these needs the right materials and barriers, or it does more harm than good.
- The Zephyrus G14 and G15 have one soldered memory module and one slot on most generations.
- The graphics chip is soldered, so graphics faults are board-level repairs.
Data recovery from the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501
The SSD in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus and Flow range are the newer ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 GA502 (2020). It is the earliest 15.6-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Part of the memory is soldered, with one slot free on most configurations.
My ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 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 Zephyrus GM501 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 2017 ASUS ROG Zephyrus GM501 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.