ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 Daughter Board Replacement

ID: 74723

Description: This is a guide outlining how to remove and...

Steps:

1. if present, remove the MicroSD card before disassembly. Failure to remove could lead to damage to the MicroSD card , rear cover, or MicroSD card slot.
2. Use the plastic tool to pry between the silver bezel and the back case
3. Work the tool around the device to free the back case

4. Remove the ribbon cables by lifting up the white retaining flap on the ZIF connectors, then pulling the ribbon cable away.
5. Do not kink the ribbon cables as they can break easily

6. Remove the battery connector by prying it up away from the device using 2 plastic pry tools

7. Remove all 9 of the 1.5mm #00 Philips screws
8. Gently lift the battery out of the device
9. Use an opening pick or similar tool to separate the adhesive on the bottom and top of the battery.

10. To remove the ribbon cables, lift up the white retaining flap on the ZIF Connectors with a plastic pry tool

11. Using the tweezers gently pull off the tape over the ribbon cable

12. Using the tweezers gently pull the ribbon cable out from from the connector.

13. Using the tweezers gently remove the connector from the yellow slot

14. Cut the warranty tape connecting the daughter board to the metal plate under the battery

15. Using the #00 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the remaining 1.5mm screws in the daughter board
16. Gently lift the daughter board from the device