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ASUS X42J Screen Replacement

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    1. ASUS X42J Screen 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 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
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      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.

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    1. ASUS X42J Screen 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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    2. ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the disk drive out of the device.

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    1. ASUS X42J Screen Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 1 of 3 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 2 of 3 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • On both the front and back panel, remove every screw you see.

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    2. ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use the spudger to pry up the front panel from the back panel.

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    3. ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Using the Philips screwdriver, unscrew the screws shown in the pictures.

      • Unplug the wire connecting the screen to the motherboard.

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    4. ASUS X42J Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Take the screen off by pulling it straight up off the bottom.

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Conclusion

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

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