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ASUS X42J Screen Replacement

What you need

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

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

Conclusion

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

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