Asus Zenbook UX31A Motherboard Replacement

ID: 149524

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Use a T6 screwdriver to remove the ten 6 mm case screws.
2. The two screws adjacent to the device serial number stamps are longer than the others. These two screws run about 11 mm long.
3. Remove the back cover from the laptop.
4. DO NOT BEND OR PUNCTURE THE BATTERY: Puncturing the battery can result in injury since the battery can catch fire or explode when exposed directly to oxygen

5. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm screws that secure the battery.

6. Unplug the bundled battery connector from the motherboard by gently pulling the cable up.
7. Make sure you pull the connector directly upwards or you could damage the connector

8. Remove the battery from the laptop by lifting it up and out.

9. Use a T6 screwdriver to remove the ten 6 mm case screws.
10. The two screws adjacent to the device serial number stamps are longer than the others. These two screws run about 11 mm long.

11. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm screws that secure the Wi-Fi card.
12. Wires are loose and easy to disconnect.

13. Gently pull the the Wi-Fi card from the motherboard.
14. Disconnect the white and black wire by gently pulling each one up.
15. They can be a little tricky to put back on so take your time and be gentle.

16. Unclip both ZIF connector tabs by lifting the black tab up and away from the connector.
17. Remove the bridge connector.

18. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all seven 6 mm screws that secure the fan and heatsink.

19. Disconnect the fan connector by pulling on it horizontally until it disconnects.
20. Remove the fan.

21. Disconnect the bundled connectors by pulling the cable away from the connector in the same direction that the individual wires are running.
22. Disconnect the ZIF connector by using the tip of the spudger tool or your fingernail to lift the locking tab. Then, gently pull the cable out.

23. To disconnect the display connector, use the iFixit opening tool and pry the connector up and away from the board.

24. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws that hold the motherboard in place.
25. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 4 mm screw.

26. Remove the motherboard.