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Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove ten screws with the T5 driver.

    • Use the opening tool to carefully pry off the back case.

  2. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, CPU Fan/Heat Sink: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, CPU Fan/Heat Sink: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using the iFixit opening tool, gently pry the CPU fan connector out of the socket.

  3. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Move the black cable located around the CPU fan out of the holder.

    • Remove the following 9 screws:

    • Three Phillips screws

    • Six Phillips screws

    • Make sure not to mix up both types of screws.

    • Gently pull vertically on the CPU fan/ heat sink assembly until it is free.

    • Before placing a new CPU fan/heat sink assembly, the CPU and GPU surfaces must be cleaned off and thermal compound must be reapplied.

  4. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove four screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  5. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Gently lift the hard disk out using the black tab.

  6. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver remove the four screws of the metal casing

    • Remove the hard disk from the metal casing

  7. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the four marked cables connectors at the sockets.

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    • Lift the connecting ports up prior to removing the connectors.

  9. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screws holding the hinges down on both sides of the device.

    • A pry tool might be needed to lift the hinge.

  10. Asus Q534U Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove nine, 3.2 mm screws to fully release motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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