Asus GV302X, ROG Flow X13 Series Manual

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 ROG Flow X13 (GV302X) Series Overview

Top View

1. Array microphones
2. Camera or IR Camera
3. Camera indicator
4. 360 ͦ - adjustable touch screen panel
5. Capital lock indicator
6. Keyboard
7. Touchpad

Bottom View

1. Air vents
2. Audio speakers
3. Bottom cover

Cover

1. Microphone

Right View

1. Power button
2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
3. USB 4®/ Power Delivery combo port
4. Air vents

Left View

1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/ DisplayPort/ Power (DC) input combo port
   Note: Supports using JIG BOARD and Type C debug cable to read EEPROM data.
   The "UP" mark on the TYPE-C debug cable must be inserted facing upwards.
   
2. ROG XG Mobile interface
3. Micro SD card slot
4. HDMI output port
5. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
6. Status indicators

Components Top 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.

1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery connector/Power protect screw etc.
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
   
4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
5. Please refer to "ANSI ESD S20.20" about ESD protection measure.
6. Put the disassembled parts in the functional PE BAG to avoid any damages of the A/B/C/D part.
   
7. The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.
8. 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.
   

9. Screw Appearance Criteria: If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
   1. Shape deformed.
   2. Damaged head – unable to drive in or the stripped screw.
   3. Damaged unable to securely tighten.
   4. Paint scratched off.
   5. Rusty
      
10. 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.
11. 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.

Appropriate Tools

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV302X) Series notebook.

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV302X) Series notebook.

BOTTOM CASE

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Remove screws *10pcs.
Step 2: Use plastic blade to pry the bottom case.

DISCONNECT BATTERY CONNECTOR

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to avoid IC damage.
Step 1: Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet.
Step 2: Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
Note : Please disconnect the red cable side first.

Assembly Notice
To prevent getting a short circuit or an electric shock accident, please follow steps below to connect the battery connector.
Step 1: Use the non-conductive pry tool to connect the black cable side first, then connect the red cable side.

Step 2: Use the non-conductive pry tool to push the iron sheet.

SSD

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Remove the screw *1pc.
Step 2: Remove SSD with PAD*2pcs.
Step 3: Remove THERMAL SSD PAD 2.
Step 4: Remove THERMA SSD PAD1.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

When installing SSD, please follow the steps below.

1. Align and paste THERMAL SSD PAD 2 on SSD Card at front side.
   
2. Align and paste THERMAL SSD PAD 1 on SSD Card at rear side, and then install SSD Card into the module slot.
   
3. Align and insert the SSD into the module slot, then secure the SSD in place by fastening screw.
   

BATTERY

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to IC damage.
Step 1: Release SCREW ACETATE CLOTH *3pcs.
Step 2: Remove the screws *7pcs (Blue circle).
Step 3: Remove BATTERY.

Assembly Notice
When replace new battery, please according to the image below to paste new BATTERY CONDUCTIVE CLOTH on battery.

WIFI CARD

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Disconnect Antenna cables, and then remove the screw *1pc.
Step 2: Remove the WIFI CARD.

Assembly Notice

Please according to the image below to assemble WIFI MAIN and AUX Antenna.

* Please refer to above image for the cable connection standard.

SPEAKER

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Disconnect the connector *2pcs.
Step 2: Release Mylar and SPK ACETATE CLOTH.
Step 3: Disconnect the connector *1pc.
Step 4: Remove SPEAKER.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

When SPEAKER assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy up SPK cable and ACETATE Cloth

POWER KEY(with Main Board, Thermal Module & Fan)

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Release Acetate Cloth.
Step 2: Remove screws *6pcs.
Step 3: Disconnect the connector *3pcs.
Step 4: Remove MB, Thermal and FAN together.
Step 5: Remove Power Key BKT, Powerkey FPC and Power Key.

Assembly Notice
If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

When Power Key and Power Key BKT assembly, please follow the direction below to assemble.

When POWERKEY FPC assembly, please follow the direction below to assemble.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

When assembly MAIN BOARD, please follow the image below to tidy up cables and paste SPK ACETATE Cloth.

*For the Green mark, please keep the white line (On Cable) at the same location.
*For the Blue mark, it is the Touch cable way out.

THERMAL MODULE & FAN

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Release Mylar *3pcs behind Main-board.
Step 2: Please follow the reverse screw numbers to remove screws *8pcs, then remove Thermal Module from Main-board.
Step 3: Release FAN ACETATE CLOTH, then disconnect FAN connector *2pcs.
Step 4: Remove screws *4pcs, and then remove VGA FAN & CPU FAN.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Before Thermal module assembly, please follow the steps below to rework thermal material and paste 'WARRANTY VOID' label.

Step-1

• THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
  Material: FCR-AS Grease
• MB Location:[GPU]
  Material: TH PAD PTM7958

Step-2
Please refer Repair Notice SOP for Liquid metal rework when reassemble thermal module before.

• MB Location:[CPU]

Step-3
Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.

For CPU FAN assembly, please follow the location below to paste MB Mylar R.

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.

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.

MAIN BOARD

Mainboard connector placement

* Please refer to below image for the cable connection standard.

Materials on mainboard

KEYBOARD MODULE

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Remove screws *2pcs, and then remove TOUCHPAD.
Step 2: Disconnect TP FFC.
Step 3: Remove WIFI ANTENNA and Top Battery Gasket.
Step 4: Remove screws *4pcs, and release ACETATE Cloth
Step 5: Flip up the and remove the Keyboard Module.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

When assembly the KEYBOARD Module, please follow the image below to tidy up cables and paste SPK ACETATE Cloth.

*For the Green mark, please keep the white line (On Cable) at the same location.
*For the Blue mark, it is the Touch cable way out.

When assembly the WIFI ANTENNA, please follow the location below to tidy up cables.

When assembly the HINGE on Keyboard Module, please follow the order to tighten screws.

LCD BEZEL

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Use plastic blade to pry the LCD BEZEL, and then remove it.

LCD PANEL

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Pull out LCD adhesive *2pcs.
Step 2: Using plastic blade to separate and teardown the panel.
Step 3: Separate LCD PANEL and LCD COVER.
Step 4: Separate TOUCHPANEL CONTROL BD and PANEL.

1. Please pull the adhesive up about 30 degree slowly, and don't pull out the tape in vertical direction! How to remove the LCD adhesive. Please refer to the below information.
   
2. Due to some adhesive (Yellow mark) behind the panel, please separate panel by using plastic blade start from the bottom left and right side. Please follow the direction of the red arrow to move plastic blade slowly to separate panel from LCD COVER.
   
3. Flip up the panel, and disconnect the EDP cable.
   
4. Disconnect TOUCH CABLE and Panel FPC, then separate TOUCHPANEL CONTROL BD and PANEL.
   

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

1. When reuse the LCD PANEL or LCD Cover:
   Please use the fingertip to clean the residual adhesive on back side of PANEL LCD COVER and LCD PANEL.
   
2. Clean LCD Panel:
   Before assembling the LCD panel, use a dust-free cloth and a small amount of alcohol to clean the panel back side.
   
3. When assembly the BEZEL:
   Please follow the order below to install and press BEZEL.
   
   STEP 1: Install the upper side BEZEL.
   STEP 2: Pressing the BEZEL left and right corner side.
   STEP 3: Pressing the HINGE gap.
   STEP 4: Pressing lower BEZEL side.
4. When assembly LCD PANEL, please follow the location below to paste TP BD AL FOIL (2 PCS) and TP BD SPONGE.
   
5. When reuse the LCD COVER:
   Please paste below new ADHESIVE *9pcs on LCD COVER. (New LCD COVER already contains those ADHESIVE *9pcs (Yellow mark).
   
6. When assembly the LCD PANEL:
   
   Step 1: Remove Release paper of LCD Adhesive *9pcs.
   Step 2: Assembly and align the LCD to the upper side of the LCD Cover.
   Step 3: Using thumb with Dust-free cloth to press and push panel.
   *Please put the LCD module on the desk flatly.
   *Please press and push on panel upper and lower side each for 20 times at least.

LCD COVER

Disassembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

Step 1: Release the tape, then disconnect the connector to remove EDP Cable.
Step 2: Remove CAM FPC.
Step 3: Remove CAMERA ARRAYMIC CR, MIC RUBBER *2pcs, CAMERA LED SPONGE and CAMERA LED SPONGE R from LCD COVER.

Assembly Notice
The device has an Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) for power-off protection function.

When CAM FPC assembly, please follow the location below to fix FPC.

When assembly the HINGE Rubber, please follow the location below to fix Rubber.

When assembly CAMERA ARRAY MIC CR, please follow the location below to paste CAMERA LED SPONGE, CAMERA LED SPONGE R and CAMERA AL FOIL.

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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