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Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a faulty battery in you ASUS MeMO Pad 8.

What you need

  1. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear case and the screen.

    • Work the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the device to completely remove the rear case.

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  2. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector holding the orange motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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  4. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the ZIF connector holding the black motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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  5. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of the nylon spudger to pop up the battery connector.

    • When reconnecting the battery cable after replacing the battery, press the battery connector with your finger until it clicks into place.

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  6. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to pry up the battery.

    • The battery is secured with adhesive. Some force is required to detach battery from the device.

    • If removing motherboard is necessary, it may be easier complete this step with the motherboard simultaneously later.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Great instructions and easy disassembly/reassembly. Photos really helped!

Joe Martin - Reply

The time and difficulty for doing this and the me176cx should be the same.

P Schmied - Reply

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