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Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the keyboard of your Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X. In order to replace the keyboard, you will have to remove the track pad.

What you need

  1. Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop upside down so that the back of the laptop faces you.

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  2. Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following ten Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the laptop:

    • Six 13mm screws.

    • Four 11mm screws.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry up the palm rest form the bottom half of the laptop.

    • Ribbon cables connect the two half so don't remove completely.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the keyboard ribbon cable ZIF sockets.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out of their sockets.

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    • Take the keyboard half of the laptop and place it in front of you so that they keys are facing down.

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  7. Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3mm Phillips #0 screws from the touchpad.

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  8. Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the touch pad ribbon cable ZIF socket.

    • Pull the ribbon out of the socket.

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    • Remove the touchpad.

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Conclusion

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

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