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Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If you're having trouble with the Motherboard of your Asus laptop (model Q504UA-BHI5T13) this is the guide for you. The motherboard is used for distributing power throughout the computer, maintaining the memory and connecting to other CPU's. A faulty motherboard could cause problems to any of these computer functions. Before disassembling the computer ensure that you have the correct replacement motherboard (this can be found by consulting the laptop’s user manual or contacting the manufacturer directly). When finished with the replacement instructions take the previous motherboard to an e-recycling facility for the safest disposal method.

Be sure that there is no external power cord connected and that the laptop is fully powered off and shut down.

What you need

  1. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure that the laptop is off so you do not shock yourself.

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  2. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the ten 1mm screws located around the back cover.

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  3. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two rubber pads nearest to you using the metal spudger.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws that are under the rubber pads.

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  5. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Insert any of the plastic opening tools into the seam to separate the back cover (it is recommended to start at the corner of the hinges). If you did it right, then the cover should pop off.

    • Be careful as you may damage the tabs.

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  6. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once the back cover is removed, have the laptop facing upside down with the hinges facing toward you.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 4mm screws around the battery.

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    • Use the small plastic opening tool to remove the ZIF Connector on the right side of the battery.

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    • Remove the battery from the device.

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  11. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Once the back cover is removed, have the laptop facing upside down with the hinges facing nearest to you.

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  12. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the three black 4mm screws located around the heat sink fan.

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  13. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Using the same screwdriver, remove the four 4mm black screws around the copper lining

    • First remove the screw in the red circle.

    • Then remove the screw in the orange circle.

    • Next remove the screw in the yellow circle.

    • Finally, remove the screw in the green circle.

    • For this step, it helps to remove the screws in this order to prevent damage to the heat sink.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull and disconnect the cable located to the right of the heat sink fan.

    • Take caution when removing the cable. Damaging the cable will stop the part from working.

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    • Carefully unravel the cables (two black and one white) to the left of the heat sink fan.

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    • Remove the heat sink from the device.

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  17. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Once the back cover is removed, have the laptop facing upside down with the hinges facing toward you.

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  18. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight 4mm screws around the hard drive casing (located next to the Right [R] speaker).

    • Start off with the four black outer screws so that the casing can be released from the laptop unit.

    • The next sequence of screws to remove are the four silver screws.

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  19. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cover.

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    • Lift the hard drive and disconnect the hard drive sliding connector.

    • Be careful when removing the connector from the hard drive, as damaging that cable could cause damage to the hard drive.

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  21. Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the remaining eight 4.0 mm screws.

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    • Remove the wifi card by hand, as shown.

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    • Use the small plastic opening tool to remove the three ZIF Connectors.

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    • Pull up on two corners and pull upwards to remove the Motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Is there a replaceable ram stick on the other side of the motherboard? It looks like there is only one slot on the top side.

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