ASUS UX50V-RX05 Case Removal

ID: 80663

Description:

Steps:

1. Make sure the device is powered off and the battery is removed before beginning.
2. Use the Plastic Opening tool to pry the five slots up at the top of the keyboard.

3. Lift the keyboard enough to expose the two ribbon connectors (LCD flex cable and flex band).
4. Use the Plastic Opening tool to push open the two black clips on each side of the connecting cords.
5. Remove the cable after pushing out the two black clips.

6. Push out each end of the black clip with a plastic opening tool or nylon spudger to remove the ribbon cable.
7. Remove the cable after pushing out both black clips.
8. Remove the keyboard.

9. Remove the thirteen 5 mm J0 screws from the back of the laptop.
10. With the keyboard removed, use the spudger tool to pry around the edge of the laptop until it is free.

11. Use the spudger tool to unplug the two cords from the body by pushing on the tabs on both sides of the plug.

12. With the previous two cords unplugged and out of the way, you can work on unplugging the black cord.
13. Use your fingers to pull up on the clear tab, or use the spudger tool to push out both sides of the connector.

14. Carefully lift and remove the plastic cover to avoid damaging anything.