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Asus Eee PC 1005HA SD Card Reader Replacement

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  1. Step 1 Bluetooth Module

    Flip the laptop over.

    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the five 5.65 mm screws.

    • The screw that holds the RAM compartment cover may be permanently connected. This screw is the center most screw of the five.

    • Be sure to have a designated place to hold the different sized screws removed in this guide.

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  2. Step 2

    Remove the lid to the RAM compartment, if possible.

    • Remove the lid to the RAM compartment, if possible.

    • To remove the RAM, depress the tabs that are holding it in. These tabs are bound in red in the picture.

    • Use a spudger to unclip the edges of the cover if necessary.

    • The battery is shown still attached in the picture, but it should be removed prior to beginning this guide.

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  3. Step 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove one 6.5 mm screw located next to the RAM.

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  4. Step 4

    • Flip the laptop back over, and open the display.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 5.5 mm screws on the inside covering.

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  6. Step 5

    • Detach the five plastic clips holding the upper and lower halves of the laptop together. These can be undone by carefully running a plastic opening tool between the top and bottom casing. There will be an audible audible "click" as the clips come undone.

    • The top plastic is fragile. There are also two miniature LEDs exposed along the top edge of the bottom casing at the bottom right that are easily damaged.

    • Once the five clips have been undone, carefully remove the upper half of the laptop.

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  7. Step 6

    • Detach the track pad ribbon by using a plastic opening tool to raise up the black pad.

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  8. Step 7

    • Detach the Bluetooth wire located below the fan by gently pulling it upward.

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  9. Step 8 SD Card Reader

    • Detach the ribbon cable that connects the SD card module and the motherboard by lifting the black clips using the plastic opening tool.

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  10. Step 9

    • Remove the two screws holding the SD card panel in place.

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  11. Step 10

    • Gently lift up the SD card reader from its housing.

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Conclusion

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

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