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ASUS MeMo Pad FHD10 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard has lots of other parts mounted into it, therefore it is important to treat the board carefully, and follow instructions as shown on the steps.

What you need

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    • Make sure that the device is turned off as a precaution.

    • Unplug the charger and remove any memory card you may have in the device.

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the front and back cover on every side.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool back and forth to make sure that the back cover is disconnected.

    • Once disconnected, remove the back cover from the device screen.

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    • Remove the protective copper sticker and all tape fixed on the device.

    • Using tweezers, remove the ribbon cable from their connections attached to the motherboard.

    • While using the tweezers, make sure to use minimum force and precision to avoid damaging any components.

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    • Remove the four 2 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the battery tray in place.

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    • Locate the battery cable attached to the motherboard. Using the same technique used on the ribbons, do the same with the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the device. Once removed, use the plastic tool to separate the metal frame from the battery.

    • When separating the metal frame, be sure to hold on in the center as the battery is two separate cells.

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  6. ASUS MeMo Pad FHD10 Motherboard Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • The two speakers are located on opposite sides of the device. Both are long black pieces with connections to the motherboard.

    • Unplug the speaker cables from their connections on the motherboard gently by using tweezers.

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    • Gently use your hands to remove the speakers.

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  9. ASUS MeMo Pad FHD10 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully disconnect the cord that connects the on/off button to the motherboard

    • Peel back the electrical tape holding the connections of the motherboard down to the frame of the device.

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  11. ASUS MeMo Pad FHD10 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to remove the motherboard from the device.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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