Asus TUF Gaming A15 Series, FA507R Manual
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Service Overview
- Carefully read through this Service Guide for a look at various components of the device before performing any service and repairs.
- To provide the best service, we have provided the below information for technicians from distributors and resellers to perform the complete device disassembly and assembly. Before performing the procedures, please be sure to read through the overview in this service guide for component overview to avoid any unwarranted damages to the device hardware.
- The following contents include all part numbers mentioned in the service guide are used for reference only, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the OrderBook.
- Due to sales policy difference, the components might have different specifications on the same series product, please refer to E-manual by model.
Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. If you have any operational issues, please contact the service hotline.
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507R) Series Overview
Top View
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- Array microphones
- Camera indicator
- Camera
- Display panel
- Status indicators
- Keyboard
- Capital lock indicator
- Air vents
- Power button
- Numeric keypad
- Touchpad
Bottom View
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- Air vents
- Audio speakers
- Compartment cover
Right View
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- USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
- Air vents
- Kensington® security slot
Left View
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- Air vents (on selected models)
- Power (DC) input port
- LAN port
- HDMI output port
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®/DisplayPort combo port
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
- Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
Components Top View
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - Components Top View Components Top View]()
Components Bottom View
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - Components Bottom View Components Bottom View]()
Repair Overview
This chapter describes disassembly and assembly (Assemble document please look up from the last page), please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete disassembly procedure.
Precautions:
Before you perform any service or repair on the notebook, please pay special attention to the cautions prevent any damages to the notebook.
- Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
- Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery connector/Power protect screw etc.
- Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
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- Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
- Please refer to "ANSI ESD S20.20" about ESD protection measure.
- Put the disassembled parts in the functional PE BAG to avoid any damages of the A/B/C/D part.
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- The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.
- To avoid scratching on the surface of machine; please use anti-static and soft materials to put on desk in repair environment as below photo.
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- Screw Appearance Criteria: If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
- Shape deformed.
- Damaged head – unable to drive in or the stripped screw.
- Damaged unable to securely tighten.
- Paint scratched off.
- Rusty
- The following chapter includes all part numbers mentioned in service guide are used for reference only, actual part name depends on different SKU, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the Orderbook.
- Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. Please note that all pictures and components shown on Service Guide are for disassembly/assembly description purpose only, so please refer to the actual product for disassemble/assemble.
Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507R) series notebook.
- Screwdriver
Please accord to different screw specification to choose different screwdriver and head.
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- Plastic Blade
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- Plastic Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert/tidy up cables.
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- Thickness Gauge
Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm. Use it to measure the gap.
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- Magnetism Board
Suggest local buy magnetism board to place screw, avoid mix different type screw to cause assembly damage.
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- Alcohol 95
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- Thermal Pad
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- FCR-AS Thermal Grease
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- Glove
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- PLASTIC CARD T=0.35mm
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- Dust-free Cloth
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- PLASTIC PICK T=0.5mm
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BASE CASE
Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 2 | M2.5*12L(4.5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.5 |
![]() | 8 | BK:M2.5*9.5L(4.6,0.85) (K)#1 WH:M2.5*9.5L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 | 2.5 |
![]() | 1 | BK:M2.5*8L(4.6,0.8) (K) #1 WH:M2.5*8.0L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 | 2.5 |
![]() | 1 | BK:M2.5*3L+5(4.5,0.9) (K)#1 WH:M2.5*3L+5(4.5,0.9) (K)#1 | 2.5 |
Disassembly Notice
- Remove the screws *11pcs.
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- Use the plastic blade to pry the base case.
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BATTERY
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to IC damage.
Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque(kgf-cm) |
![]() | 3 | M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
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- Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet.
- Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
- Remove the screws *3pcs.
- Remove the BATTERY.
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- Disconnect the BATTERY CABLE from the BATTERY.
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SSD
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Tear off the DIMM COVER MYLAR *1pc.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 1 SSD - Step 1]()
- Remove the screw *2pcs.
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- Remove the SSD at left side and remove the AL FOIL and tear off the ABSORBER from SSD.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 3 SSD - Step 3]()
Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Please use this SSD slot as first priority.
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- Paste the ABSORBER on the new M.2 card (SSD).
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 4 SSD - Step 4]()
- Put the left-M.2 card (SSD) into the AL FOIL*1pc before inserting it into the left-SSD slot.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 5 SSD - Step 5]()
- When installing the SSD, please keep the SSD less then 15 degrees with motherboard, and then insert the SSD. >15° <15°
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 6 SSD - Step 6]()
- After installing the SSD, please paste the DIMM COVER MYLAR on below location. (yellow mark)
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SSD - Step 7 SSD - Step 7]()
DDR
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Unlock and remove the RAM module *2pcs (red mark).
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - DDR - Step 1 DDR - Step 1]()
- Tear off the two ABSORBERS from each of the front and back sides of the RAM.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - DDR - Step 2 DDR - Step 2]()
Assembly Notice
Please paste ABSORBERS on the front and back sides of RAM before installing the Memory Module.
- Paste the two ABSORBERS on the new RAM front and back side.
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- Align and insert the new RAM module at 30° into the memory slot.
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- Once properly inserted, push down the RAM module until it clicks in place.
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USB BD
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 1 | M2*3L (5.6,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
- Disconnect the USB FPC connector (yellow mark) and remove the USB FPC.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - USB BD - Step 1 USB BD - Step 1]()
- Remove the screw *1pc and remove the USB BD.
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WIFI CARD
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 1 | M2*3L (5.6,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
- Disconnect the RF CABLE connector *2pcs.
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- Remove the screw *1pc.
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- Remove the WIFI CARD.
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Assembly Notice
Please according to below image to assemble and tidy up WIFI ANTENNA.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - WIFI CARD WIFI CARD]()
FAN
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 2 | M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
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- Disconnect the connector *1pc (yellow mark).
- Remove the screws *2pcs (red mark).
- Remove the CPU FAN *1pc.
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Assembly Notice
Please use the correct technique to take fans off to avoid getting out of shape.
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FAN (with THERMAL MODULE and MAIN BOARD)
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 7 | M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
- Disconnect the connectors *7pcs (yellow mark) and release EDP cable tape (orange mark).
- Remove the screws *7pcs (red mark).
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- Remove the MB with Thermal and GPU FAN.
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- Remove the GPU FAN *1pc.
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Assembly Notice
Please use the correct technique to take fans off to avoid getting out of shape.
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There is positioning boss on the fan. When assembling the fan, insert the fan obliquely.
After assembly, make sure that the positioning boss are fixed on the corresponding positioning holes.
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THERMAL MODULE
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 8 | M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
- Please follow the reverse screws numbers to remove screws *8pcs.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - THERMAL MODULE - Step 1 THERMAL MODULE - Step 1]()
- Remove the THERMAL MODULE from MB.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - THERMAL MODULE - Step 2 THERMAL MODULE - Step 2]()
Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take it out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.
Assembly Notice
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- THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
Material: FCR-AS Grease - MB Location:[GPU/CPU]
Material: TH PAD PTM7958)
- Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.
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Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.
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The heat sink contains liquid metal and should only be removed by authorized service personnel. Significant damage may occur to motherboard components if the heat sink is improperly removed.
FA507RF THERMAL MODULE
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 8 | M2*4L (5,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
- Please follow the reverse screws numbers to remove screws *8pcs.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - THERMAL MODULE - Step 3 THERMAL MODULE - Step 3]()
- Remove the THERMAL MODULE from MB.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - THERMAL MODULE - Step 4 THERMAL MODULE - Step 4]()
Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take it out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.
LED BD
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Release the Mylar (yellow mark).
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- Release the Gasket.
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- Remove the LED BD with LED FFC.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LED BD - Step 1 LED BD - Step 1]()
- Disconnect the LED FFC connector and remove the LED FFC.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LED BD - Step 2 LED BD - Step 2]()
Assembly Notice
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The TOP LED SPONGE and LED BD AL FOIL are not reusable after disassembly LED BOARD, before assembly LED BOARD Module, please follow the steps below to paste the new TOP LED SPONGE and LED BD AL FOIL.
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TOUCHPAD MODULE
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - TOUCHPAD MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE]()
- Disconnect the TP FFC connector (red mark) and remove the TP FFC.
- Remove the screws *3pcs and take out the Touchpad.
Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 3 | M2*2L (6.2,0.5) (K) #1 | 2.0 |
Assembly Notice
If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:
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SPEAKER
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Remove the SPEAKER.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - SPEAKER SPEAKER]()
Assembly Notice
For Speaker assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy up cable.
KEYBOARD MODULE
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 4 | M2.5*5L (4.4,0.8) (K) #1 | 2.5 |
- Remove the screws *4pcs (red mark).
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - KEYBOARD MODULE KEYBOARD MODULE]()
- Open and remove the KEYBOARD MODULE.
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Assembly Notice
Please refer below picture to organize EDP cable while repair device, it's to keep device safety.
P1. EDP cable need to following yellow dotted line to organize EDP cable.
P2. After assemble hinge as picture.
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LCD BEZEL
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- Remove the BEZEL COSMETIC MYLAR *2pcs.
- Remove the screws *2pcs.
- Remove the LCD BEZEL.
- Step 3-1~3-3, Start from the middle area of each side of bezel, Using the forefinger to hold the outer edge firmly and the thumb flipping the bezel inner edge outward to release the hooks as indicated in the diagram shown. (It can be helpful, if holding the bezel outer edge firmly with forefinger.)
- 3-4 Due to some tapes behind the lower edge of bezel, please using plastic blade to teardown the bezel. Please follow the direction shown in the red arrow, to move plastic blade from left to right and peel the bezel away slowly. While peeling, please move the blade in the parallel direction to the panel and pressing the black Mylar downward (As circled in green) to ensure the black Mylar and the tape behind the bezel are well separated.
Please move blade slowly to separate the bezel away, and must press the black Mylar downward with panel parallel direction..
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 2 | M2.5*3.5L(4.5,0.5) (K)#1 | 2.5 |
Assembly Notice![caution]()
When reuse the LCD BEZEL:
Please paste new LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE before assembly BEZEL.
(New LCD BEZEL already contains LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE *4pcs)
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LCD PANEL
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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Screws | QTY | Spec | Torque (kgf-cm) |
![]() | 4 | M2.5*3L (4.5,0.4) (K) #1 | 2.5 |
- Remove the screws *4pcs and remove the hinges *2pcs.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD PANEL - Step 1 LCD PANEL - Step 1]()
- Pull out the LCD adhesive *2pcs.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD PANEL - Step 2 LCD PANEL - Step 2]()
- Remove the LCD PANEL.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD PANEL - Step 3 LCD PANEL - Step 3]()
LCD COVER
Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD COVER - Step 1 LCD COVER - Step 1]()
- Release the Gasket (red mark).
- Disconnect (green mark) and remove the EDP cable.
- Use the non-conductive pry tool to insert from below and slide to the left then remove the CAMERA.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD COVER - Step 2 LCD COVER - Step 2]()
- Remove the MIC RUBBER *2pcs.
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Assembly Notice
Please follow the green mark to tidy up EDP cable.
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LCD PANEL and LCD Cover
Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
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- When reuse the LCD PANEL or BEZEL:
Please use the fingertip to clean the residual glue on PANEL or BEZEL.
![Asus - TUF Gaming A15 Series - LCD PANEL and LCD Cover - Step 1 LCD PANEL and LCD Cover - Step 1]()
- Clean the back of the LCD PANEL:
Before assembling the LCD panel, use a dust-free cloth and a small amount of alcohol to clean the back of the panel.
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- When replace the LCD and reuse the LCD COVER:
Please paste new LCD COVER TAPE *2pcs.
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- When assembly the LCD PANEL:
- Remove release paper of LCD Adhesive *2pcs.
- Assembly and align the LCD to the upper side of the LCD Cover.
Safety precautions
- Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC before installing or removing any components.
- Ensure to place your Notebook PC on a stable surface before installing or removing any components.
- Detach the clip or flap before removing the signal cables to prevent damage.
- Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug evenly to avoid damage. Ensure to connect the signal cables in the correct orientation.
- Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC with liquid detergent to avoid risk of electric shock.
- Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before installing or removing any components. Ensure to read and follow the instructions in the manual.
- Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
- Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC to avoid short circuits.
- Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs.
- Ensure to properly install all the components before connecting the AC power.
- Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
- Ensure to install the correct screw models on your Notebook PC to prevent damage.
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