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ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement

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  1. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Metal Spudger
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    • Make sure your device is unplugged and turned off before proceeding.

    • Using a Spudger, gently pry up the keyboard.

  2. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Nylon Tipped Tweezers
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    • Rotate the keyboard to face downward.

    • Pull out the blue wiring connection. Use tweezers to make it easier to remove.

  3. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, Disk Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the laptop.

  4. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the disk drive out of the device.

  5. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all screws located on the bottom plate of the laptop, beginning with the three located underneath the disc drive.

  6. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the laptop until it is sitting face up and extract all screws exposed by removing the keyboard.

  7. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Metal Spudger
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    • Pull up on the front panel using the spudger until the front panel separates from the bottom panel.

  8. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew and remove the marked screws.

  9. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the connectors.

  10. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

  11. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, IO Board: step 11, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement, IO Board: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the tape from the screen connector.

    • Remove the screws from the connector.

  12. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the screen away from the mount.

  13. ASUS X42J IO Board Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the IO board off of the mount.

Conclusion

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

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