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ASUS ZenWatch Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Step-by-step guide in removing and replacing a faulty motherboard.

What you need

  1. ASUS ZenWatch Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 ASUS ZenWatch Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • On the strap there is a knob. Sliding this knob towards the opposite side of the strap releases the tension on the spring bar, allowing you to pull the strap out..

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    • Use the T5 Torx driver to remove the four screws on the case.

    • Use the magnetic pad to keep all your parts easily contained!

    • The case will pry easily off with just gentle hand pressure

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    • Using the tweezers, gently remove the fabric protecting the battery connection.

    • Take care when removing the fabric. Too much force may damage the contact with the metal tweezers.

    • Use the heavy duty spudger to gently push the contact towards the top of the case.

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    • Gently pry the battery up with the plastic pry tools

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    • With the metal tweezers gently remove the fabric covering the connection on bottom right

    • Using the heavy duty plastic spudger pry up on the connection ribbon.

    • There are two connection ports on the single ribbon. Do not use too much force as you may tear ribbon!

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    • The protective plate is now ready to be safely removed.

    • With the heavy duty spudger pry up on the metal plate, in a counter-clockwise pattern

    • There are tiny notches on plate making it simple to pull up on each side.

    • A small strip of adhesive is on back of plate as well.

    • Remove loosened plate and set aside.

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    • With the 000 Philips screwdriver remove the screw and plastic retainer clips

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    • With heavy duty spudger lift up on final connection ribbon located on left corner.

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    • With all the connections disconnected the motherboard can be gently pried up and out of the watch case.

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Conclusion

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

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Where could i get the new replacement motherboard for that? Please inform.. thanks :)

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