Disassembly Procedure Service Overview ⚫ ASUS is not responsible for direct, indirect, intentional o unintentional damages resulting from improper installation and operation. ⚫ Carefully read through this Service Guide for a look at various components of the device before performing any service and repairs.
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Disassembly Procedure Pre-repair checklist ⚫ Read the entire manual before starting any service procedures and follow all instructions. ⚫ Back up the data on your device. ⚫ Place your device on a clean and stable surface. ⚫ Turn off your device. ⚫...
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Disassembly Procedure Service Overview Please pay special attention to the cautions below to prevent any damages to the notebook and please be sure to select the appropriate tools described in this section to perform any services desired. Precautions Before you perform any service or repair on the notebook, please follow the steps below first. 1.
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Disassembly Procedure 9. Screw Appearance Criteria. If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use. a. Shape deformed. b. Paint scratched off. c. Rusty. d. Damaged head – unable to drive in. e. Damaged unable to securely tighten. 10.
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Disassembly Procedure Appropriate Tools The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the notebook’s service and repair. ➢ Cross Screwdriver Please accord to different screw specification to choose different screwdriver and head. Below photos are for reference only. Use a cross screwdriver to fasten/remove screws.
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Disassembly Procedure ➢ Thickness gauge Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm. Use it to measure the gap.
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Disassembly Procedure Bottom Case Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Bottom Case Module. Notice: After disassembling bottom case, if you want to replace any part, please be sure to disconnect the battery connector more than ten seconds to avoid damaging any part. Remove 10 screws on the bottom case.
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Disassembly Procedure Pull out battery cable. Snaps as below Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 10 ⚫ BOTTOM CASE ASSY *1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
Disassembly Procedure HDD Module The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD Module. Disconnect the HDD FFC from the Motherboard and remove the HDD . Assembly notice: Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch. Remove the Rubber.
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Disassembly Procedure HDD GASKET changed as below Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 0 ⚫ HDD SATA3 2.5' 1TB5// *1 ⚫ HDD FFC 10P 0.5,L109.6// *1 ⚫ HDD RUBBER 3M//*1 ⚫ HDD AL MYLAR//*1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
Disassembly Procedure Battery Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Battery Module. Follow below numbers to remove 3 screws on the battery module and take out the battery. Assembly Notice: Follow the reverse numbers to lock screws. Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf. 2.
Disassembly Procedure Speaker Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Speaker Module. 1. Disconnect the Antenna & Speaker Cable . 2. Remove the speaker. Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the speaker cables and put it in the hook slot as below. Parts: ⚫...
Disassembly Procedure SSD Module The illustrations below show how to remove the SSD Module. 1. Tear off the SSD Tape. The SSD Tape should be stuck well when you assemble the SSD. 2. Remove 1 screw and take out the SSD . Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kg SCREW M2*3L D4.5 (K) W-NI NY Parts:...
Disassembly Procedure Memory Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Memory Module. Pull two latches here to pop the Memory module up at 45 angles, and then pull out the module at that angle. Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 0 ⚫...
Disassembly Procedure Thermal & Fan Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Thermal & Fan Module. 1. Disconnect the antenna fan cable from mainboard. Notice: Please well arrange the antenna when you assemble it. 2. Remove 7 screws on the Thermal & FAN Module. Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
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Disassembly Procedure SCREW M2*5L (K) B-ZN,NY SCREW M2*3L D4.5 (K) W-NI NY 3. Disconnect Thermal and Fan Module.
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Disassembly Procedure Location:[GPU/CPU] Thermal material: Main: GA500 Grease Thermal grease thickness = 0.2 ~ 0.3mm (UX435EA_EAL without GPU) ⚫ Please use the correct technique of taking fans in order to avoid being out of shape. Correct demonstration Wrong demonstration Parts: ⚫...
Disassembly Procedure WLAN Module The illustrations below show how to remove the WLAN Module. Remove 1 screw and take out the WLAN. Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf SCREW M2*3L D4.5 (K) W-NI NY Notice: Please choose the J2 connector to connect with antenna if it is only single antenna for WLAN Card. Parts: ⚫...
Disassembly Procedure Touchpad Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Touchpad Module. 1. Disconnect the TP FFC . Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch. Disconnect the FP FFC (Optional by SKU) 2.
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Disassembly Procedure 3. Remove 3 screws on Touch Pad and take out it. Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws. Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 1.8KG±0.2kgf. SCREW M2*2L D7.0 (K) B-ZN #1 Assembly notice: Please change new one, If FFC is damage during disassembly. Here are some samples of FFC damage:...
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Disassembly Procedure Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 3 ⚫ TP FFC 8P 0.5,L152.5 *1 ⚫ TOUCHPAD *1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
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Disassembly Procedure IO Board Module The illustrations below show how to remove the IO Board Module. 1. Disconnect the FFC. Assembly notice: Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch. Remove 4 screws and take out the IO Board. Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
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Disassembly Procedure Assembly notice: Please change new one, If FFC is damage during disassembly. Here are some samples of FFC damage: Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 4 ⚫ IO FFC *1 ⚫ IO_BD.//*1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
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Disassembly Procedure Motherboard Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Motherboard Module. 1. Disconnect EDP Cable Keyboard Cable. Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the EDP Cable. 2. Remove 5 screws on the Mainboard. Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws. Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf...
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Disassembly Procedure M2.5*5.5L(4.5,0.8) (K) SCREW M2*4L D4.6 (K) W-NI NY Notice: Please insert the screw into the loop to lock it. Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 5 ⚫ MAIN_BD *1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
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Disassembly Procedure Keyboard Module The illustrations below show how to remove the Keyboard Module. Follow the direction of the arrows to rotate the hinges, take out the Keyboard. . Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 0 ⚫ Keyboard Module*1 ⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
Disassembly Procedure LCD Module The illustrations below show how to remove the LCD Module. 1. Remove 2 screw mylars. 2. Remove 2 screws on the Bezel. Screw tightening torque: 1.85KG±0.15kgf...
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Disassembly Procedure SCREW M2.5*3.5L (4.5,0.5)(K)#1 3. Use plastic blade to pry up the edge , take the LCD front bezel out . Tips : Usually, it is hard to pry up the inside edge follow below position directly. inside outside First, Use the thinner plastic blade to pry up the red frame area of outside edge.
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Disassembly Procedure Second, insert the thinner plastic blade into the gap and do not push too hard, disconnect the hooks follow the direction of the red arrow slowly. 4. Remove 6 screws on the hinge and take out the hinges. Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 1.85KG±0.15kgf.
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Disassembly Procedure 7. Disconnect the EDP Cable and take out the LCD panel carefully. If you change a new panel, please follow below steps:...
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Disassembly Procedure ⚫ Assembly Notice: Insert the left LCD Bracket into the left LCD Cover slot by pressuring, then lock the screw(M2*2.5). hook hook hook Insert the right LCD Bracket into the right LCD Cover slot by pressuring, then lock the screw(M2*2.5). hook hook hook...
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Disassembly Procedure Connect the EDP Cable. Rotate the LCD Panel and insert it into LCD Bracket carefully.
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Disassembly Procedure 8. Disconnect the camera cable and take out it. 9. Tear off the foil and take out the Antenna Cable . Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the cable and put it in the hook slot as below. 10. Take out the EDP Cable . Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the cable and put it in the hook slot as below.
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Disassembly Procedure EDP & Antenna Cable Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the EDP & Antenna Cable and put them in the hook slot as below. The cable path is shown in the blue dotted line. The cable should be in the hook as red box .
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Disassembly Procedure Snaps as below Parts: ⚫ Total screw * 10 ⚫ LCD panel *1 ⚫ EDP CABLE*1 ⚫ LCD HINGE L *1 ⚫ LCD HINGE R *1 ⚫ LCD BKT ASSY L *1 ⚫ LCD BKT ASSY R *1 ⚫...
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