ASUS Q536F Motherboard Replacement

ID: 167129

Description: When replacing a motherboard, it's crucial to...

Steps:

1. Remove ten 2 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
2. Remove the screw in the center using a T4 Torx screwdriver.
3. Use an iFixit opening tool to pry open the back panel.
4. It's normal to hear some cracking, but proceed with caution.

5. Remove the four 2 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
6. Detach the battery cable from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

7. Unhinge the fan cable using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.
8. Remove the battery from its slot.
9. There should be no resistance from any cable wiring at this point. If there happens to be resistance, make sure to double check and confirm nothing is being pulled.

10. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm fan screws.
11. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 2 mm heatsink screws.
12. Warped Screw
13. Heatsink shown has warped screw, so unable to remove

14. Disconnect white and black antennae cables.
15. Using tweezers for this would be helpful.

16. Disconnect fan cables pulling outwards as shown.

17. Carefully lift heatsink upward using a Ifixit opening tool or Fingers pull fan out from under the heat sink.
18. The fan can be removed without removing the heatsink, although it may be easier to remove.

19. Disconnect the white ribbon cable from the connection lever using a Jimmy.

20. Using the Jimmy, lift the hard drive out of its slot.

21. Remove the single 2 mm screw from the SSD with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

22. Pull the SSD out of its slot.

23. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 2 mm screws that secure the motherboard.

24. Using a Jimmy, pull up on the power cable.

25. Using the Jimmy, lift up on both ribbon cable clamps, releasing the connection point, just like in step 8.