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ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement

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  1. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
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    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.

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  2. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Rotate the keyboard to face downward.

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

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  3. ASUS X42J Motherboard 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.

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  4. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the disk drive out of the device.

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  6. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 ASUS X42J Motherboard 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.

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  7. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Motherboard 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.

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  8. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
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    • Pull up on the front panel using the spudger until the front panel separates from the bottom panel.

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  9. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew and remove the marked screws.

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  10. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the connectors.

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  11. ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • 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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Robert Martinez

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