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Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard connects all the hardware components of the laptop so that they can communicate with each other.

What you need

  1. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the laptop upside down so that the underside is facing up and locate the two switches that are on each side of the battery.

    • Slide the switch on the top right corner to the right.

    • Slide and hold the switch on the top left corner to the left and carefully remove the battery.

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  2. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, HDD/RAM Cover Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, HDD/RAM Cover Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 9mm screws from the HDD/RAM cover panel.

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  3. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the back panel off by placing a hand on each corner and pulling the panel towards you.

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  4. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 9mm screws holding the hard drive in place.

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    • Slide the hard drive to the left to disconnect it.

    • Then pull on the black tab to lift the hard drive out of the laptop.

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  7. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect both the black and white coaxial connectors from the WiFi card by pulling up on the gold colored piece.

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  8. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 3mm screw from the top right corner of the WiFi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The WiFi card will pop up. Grasp it and pull it out of its slot.

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  9. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the laptop to its normal position and open the display to show the keyboard.

    • Gently push back the five tabs holding the keyboard down using the plastic opening tool.

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  10. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Once the keyboard is free, disconnect the ribbon cable from the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector by flipping up the locking flap and pulling the cable out.

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  11. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 10, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 10, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 3mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Slide out the optical disc drive by pulling it away from the laptop.

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  12. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the laptop over so that the back side is facing up.

    • Remove eight 9mm screws from the back of the laptop.

    • Remove two 6mm screws near the battery.

    • Remove two 3mm screws from the optical drive slot.

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  13. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two ribbons cables from the zero insertion force connectors by flipping up the small locking flap and pulling them gently out of the connectors.

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  14. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pop off the plastic layer by sticking it in between the two parts and sliding it around the whole laptop.

    • Lift off the top plastic layer.

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  15. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two ribbon cables from the no-fuss ribbon cable connectors attached to the motherboard by pulling the cable straight out of the connector.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the zero insertion force connector by flipping up the locking flap and pulling the cable out.

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  16. Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 5mm screws holding the motherboard and fan in place.

    • Lift out the motherboard and fan.

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Conclusion

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

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