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Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to remove the keyboard and expose the inner components of your Asus Vivobook X540SA-BPD0602V. If you need to make any repairs to your laptop, the first step is to safely take it apart.

What you need

  1. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power down the laptop using the device's power button in top right corner of the keyboard. Ensure that the device's power cord is disconnected.

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  2. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over so the back panel is displayed.

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  4. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the ten screws from the back panel.

    • Remove the two battery screws (15.6 mm)

    • Two top corner screws (12.5 mm)

    • Six case screws (9.7mm)

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  5. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop back over and open it, revealing the screen and keyboard.

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  6. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the blue plastic opening tool, wedge and loosen the seal all the way around the edges. Carefully lift up the keyboard panel.

    • When lifting the keyboard panel, do not lift it all the way as the two connection ribbons to the motherboard must be disconnected.

    • It is recommended to break the seal of the case starting at the upper corners closest to the display monitor .

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  7. Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Observe where the ribbons connect to the motherboard, there are two connections. Each connection has a black clamp. To remove the ribbon, lift the black clamp up to disconnect it.

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Conclusion

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

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