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Related Manuals for Asus VIVOBOOK X1603ZA
Summarization of Contents
Copyright and Legal Information
Copyright Information
Details regarding the copyright of the manual and ASUS's intellectual property rights.
Limitation of Liability
Outlines the extent of ASUS's liability for damages arising from product use or manual errors.
Service and Support Resources
Information on accessing ASUS support websites and tools for assistance.
Service Overview and Precautions
Service Overview
General introduction to the service guide, its purpose, and technician responsibilities.
Safety Precautions
Essential safety measures to follow before and during device servicing and repairs.
ASUS VIVOBOOK X/M1603 Series Overview
Device Views and Layout
Diagrams illustrating the top, bottom, right, and left views of the ASUS VIVOBOOK X/M1603 series.
Components Identification
Top View Component Identification
Visual identification of key internal and external components shown from the top view.
Components Bottom View
Bottom View Component Identification
Visual identification of key internal and external components shown from the bottom view.
Repair Overview and Guidelines
General Repair Precautions
Key precautions to prevent notebook damage during service and repair procedures.
Screw Appearance Criteria
Guidelines for identifying damaged screws that should not be used.
Maintenance Environment and Notes
Recommendations for maintenance environment and important notes regarding parts and models.
Appropriate Tools for Repair
Essential Tools for Disassembly/Assembly
Lists and describes the necessary tools for disassembling and assembling the VIVOBOOK X/M1603 series notebook.
Key Parts and Related Parts
Parts Identification and Quantity
Table listing key and related parts with their model, description, and quantity for repair use.
Bottom Case Disassembly
Screw Removal and Case Pry
Instructions for removing screws and prying open the bottom case using a plastic blade.
Assembly Notice
Guidance for reassembling the bottom case, emphasizing screw color matching.
Disconnect Battery Connector
Disassembly Procedure
Steps to safely disconnect the battery connector using a non-conductive pry tool.
Assembly Notice
Note on pasting Acetate Tape on the Keyboard Module when reassembling the battery cable.
SSD Removal (X1603ZA)
Screw Removal and SSD Extraction
Procedure for removing the screw and then the SSD module from the motherboard.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on aligning and securing the M.2 card during SSD assembly, including angle.
SSD Removal (M1603QA/M1603IA)
Screw, Absorber, and SSD Extraction
Steps to remove the screw, SSD, and DDR absorber for M1603QA/M1603IA models.
Assembly Notice
Instructions for pasting absorbers and installing the M.2 card with correct angle.
Memory Module Replacement
Unlock, Remove, and Tear Absorber
Procedure to unlock, remove the memory module, and tear off the DDR absorber.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on properly attaching the absorber during memory module assembly.
Battery Replacement
Screw Removal and Battery Extraction
Steps to remove screws and extract the battery and its cable for 50W and 70W SKUs.
Assembly Notice
Note on pasting ACETAPE on the KB Bracket to prevent battery cable damage during assembly.
WLAN Card Removal
Disconnect Antenna, Remove Screw, Extract Card
Procedure to disconnect antenna connector, remove screw, and extract the WLAN card.
Assembly Notice
Guidance for assembling the antenna cable according to the provided picture.
Speaker Replacement
Disconnect Speaker and Remove
Steps to disconnect the speaker connector and remove the speaker unit.
Assembly Notice
Instructions for positioning and fixing speakers and tidying speaker cables during assembly.
Touchpad Module Replacement
Disconnect FFCs, Remove Gasket and Screws
Procedure to disconnect FFCs, remove control board gasket and screws before touchpad removal.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on pasting new control board gasket and handling FFCs during touchpad assembly.
Fan, Thermal Module, and Antenna Removal
Disconnect Cables and Remove Components
Steps to disconnect various cables and remove fan, thermal module, and antennas.
Assembly Notice
Notes on handling FFC damage, antenna assembly, and applying duct mylar during reassembly.
Thermal Module Replacement
Screw Removal and Thermal Module Extraction
Procedure for removing screws and extracting the thermal module, with force point guidance.
Main Board Connector Placement
Connector Identification on Main Board
Diagram showing the placement of various connectors on the main board.
Main Board Materials (X1603ZA)
Component Placement on Main Board
Illustration showing the main board for X1603ZA and its associated mylar and gasket.
Main Board Materials (M1603QA)
Component Placement on Main Board
Illustration showing the main board for M1603QA and its associated mylar, absorb, and gasket.
Main Board Materials (M1603IA)
Component Placement on Main Board
Illustration showing the main board for M1603IA and its associated mylar, absorb, and gasket.
IO Board Replacement
Disconnect FFC, Remove Screws and Board
Steps to release tape, disconnect IO FFC, remove screws, and remove the IO Board.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on pasting materials onto the IO BD before assembly and handling FFC damage.
Keyboard Module Replacement
Remove Keyboard Module
Procedure to remove the entire keyboard module from the laptop.
Assembly Notice
Instruction on pasting LCD BOSS FOIL WASHER during top case assembly.
LCD Bezel Replacement
Remove Bezel Screws, Hinge Caps, and Bezel
Steps to remove bezel screws, hinge caps, and then detach the LCD bezel.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on reusing LCD bezel, pasting new adhesive, and changing mylar.
LCD Panel & Camera Replacement (OLED)
Remove Screws, Hinges, Camera, and Panel
Steps to remove screws, hinges, camera, OLED cover adhesive, and the LCD panel.
Assembly Notice
Guidance on pulling adhesive slowly and tidying EDP cable during panel assembly.
LCD Panel & Camera Replacement (IPS)
Remove Screws, Hinges, Camera, Panel, and Bracket
Steps to remove screws, hinges, camera, panel, and LCD bracket.
Assembly Notice
Instructions for pasting new LCD bracket and tidying EDP cable during panel assembly.
LCD Panel Assembly Notices
Cleaning Residual Glue
Instructions on cleaning residual glue from the LCD panel or bezel during reuse.
Pasting New Adhesives
Guidance on pasting new OLED cover/bracket adhesives for OLED panel SKUs.
Tidying Cables and Limit Rubber Placement
Instructions for tidying EDP cables and placing limit rubber for panel and bracket assembly.
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