Asus X200MA Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on the replacement of the motherboard of ASUS X200MA. This guide can be used to upgrade or replace an obsolete, malfunctioning, or a damaged motherboard. Use caution when removing and installing the motherboard as it is connected to the hard drive.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

Asus X200MA Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Remove the following six screws:
Six 4 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the following one screw:
One 14 mm screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
The 14mm screw goes in the center.

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Step 2

Take two rubber caps off the back side of the laptop.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 14 mm screws under the rubber caps.

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Step 3

Use a plastic or metal spudger to separate the keyboard from the back panel and lift the keyboard out of place.

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Step 4 Battery

Asus X200MA Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

Take two rubber caps off the back side of the laptop.

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Step 5

Remove the following two screws under the rubber caps.
Two 14 mm screws using the Phillips #0 screw driver.

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Step 6

Flip up the following:
The two latches holding the two cables shown(white and black)
Pull the cables free from the latches
Lift the keyboard from the computer

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Step 7

Remove the following screws from the inside of the laptop:
Two 4 mm screws using the Phillips #0 phillips screwdriver.
One 5 mm screw using the Phillips #0 Phillips screwdriver located in the center a little below the battery.