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Asus Transformer Book T100TAR Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to disassemble your ASUS Transformer Book and replace the internal motherboard.

What you need

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    • Detach and separate the screen from the keyboard by pressing the silver release button at the base of the tablet.

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    • Take the metal spudger and insert it into the seam of the rear cover casing and gently pry upwards.

    • If done correctly, you should feel the clips release.

    • Ensure that all the clips are released by sliding the metal opening tool along the four edges of the tablet.

    • Do not force the clips to release. This will cause them to break, and if broken, the screen will become loose. Open the rear cover gently and with caution.

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    • Take off the rear case

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, carefully lift up and detach the large black strip connecting from the camera board to the motherboard.

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    • Using tweezers, detach the small black cable connected to the motherboard by gently tugging on it.

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    • Using tweezers, carefully remove the black tape holding the large orange strip.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, lift up the white tabs and pull the orange strip out of place.

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    • Disconnect the LCD connection apparatus by carefully removing the black protective strip with tweezers and gently tugging on the orange ribbon.

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    • Using the nylon spudger, very carefully disconnect the battery by gently pushing the sharper end against the base.

    • There should be a small dent in the middle; push from there.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew six 5mm screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Also using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew two additional 4mm screws off the top left ends of the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the speaker from the motherboard by gently tugging on the cable head with tweezers.

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    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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