This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop from 2019. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- GX701
- Released
- 2019
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 17.3-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Part soldered, one slot on most configurations
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 17.3-inch panel with one that matches the original resolution and refresh rate. A cheaper 60Hz panel will physically fit many gaming laptops, and we do not fit one unless you ask for it.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 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
Memory upgrade
On most configurations of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701, 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
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 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
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time. On a 2019 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
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.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701, 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 Zephyrus and Flow range
- The graphics chip is soldered, so graphics faults are board-level repairs.
- 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.
Data recovery from the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701
The SSD in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 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 Zephyrus S17 GX701 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus and Flow range are the newer ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703 (2021). It is the earliest 17.3-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 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 S17 GX701 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.
Can the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 run Windows 11?
Yes, in most configurations.
How do I get my ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701 to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.