ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 Repair
This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 16-inch laptop from 2023. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- M1605
- Released
- 2023
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 16-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Part soldered, one slot on most configurations
ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 16-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Windows repair and reinstall
The ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge.
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.
SSD and storage upgrade
The ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 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 VivoBook 16 M1605, part of the memory is soldered and there is one free slot, so it can be increased but not replaced entirely.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605, 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 VivoBook range
- ASUS model codes like X515 or M1502 are followed by letters for the exact variant; we match parts to the full code on the base label.
- Many have some memory soldered with one slot free.
- VivoBook hinges are mounted in plastic and can break out of the lid or base.
Data recovery from the ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605
The SSD in the ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 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 VivoBook 16 M1605 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the ASUS VivoBook range are the older ASUS VivoBook 16X X1603 (2022) and the newer ASUS VivoBook S 16 OLED S5606 (2024).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 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 VivoBook 16 M1605 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 VivoBook 16 M1605 run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.
How do I get my ASUS VivoBook 16 M1605 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.