Installing Asus V6800V Case and Motherboard

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Replace or repair the anything attached to the Motherboard or Screen.

  • Author: Brian Tubb
  • Time required: 1 hour
  • Difficulty: Very difficult
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Flip the computer over so that it is upside down. Slide both latches away from each other (towards the outside). Push the battery out with your fingers.

  • The actual battery is not shown in the photograph.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — Keyboard  ¶ 

  • Locate the two screws highlighted in the picture on the underside of the case.

  • They should should have a keyboard "K" symbol next to them.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Locate the little tabs above the keys INSERT, F10, between F5 and F6, and above F1. Each tab should look as shown.

  • Starting with the tab above the F1 key, press the tabs inward one at a time using your fingernail or small screwdriver.

  • Once all four tabs have been released the top half of the keyboard should be free.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Pull the keyboard out at a 45 degree angle, now place the keyboard upside down on the scroll pad.

  • Locate and disconnect the ribbon cable underneath the keyboard. This should be carefully pulled out from its socket on the motherboard laterally.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Case and Motherboard  ¶ 

  • The screws on the bottom of the chassis need to be removed to remove the top panel. This will allow for the removal of the display from the rest of the computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Under the keyboard are several screws that need to be removed. Highlighted in red.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • The case needs to be separated. Use your fingers or a pry tool to gently start at the front and work around the entire case.

  • There are several cables connecting both sides of the case internally, so be gentle. The cables will be removed in the next step.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Remove the internal cables by starting with those in the front and working towards the back.

  • Use your fingers to gently remove the cables from their sockets.

  • The cables connecting the display to the main chassis are difficult to pull out using your fingers. A tool of some sort (tweezers in this case) may need to be used.

  • There is one cable that connects the display to the chassis. Don't pull on it. It has no impact on the display. It is highlighted in step 9.

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