Asus X200CA Motherboard and RAM Replacement

ID: 99044

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

Steps:

  1. Remove the 8 black 4.7mm screws securing the keyboard to the bottom cover.
  2. Remove the black 14.5mm screw from the center of the bottom cover.
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  3. Wedge a metal spudger between the keyboard and bottom cover and slide it around the perimeter until all edges separate.
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  4. Pull apart the keyboard and the bottom cover using your hands.
  5. The keyboard and trackpad cables are still connected to the mainboard via a ZIF connector. Carefully disconnect them before completely removing the keyboard to prevent damage to the board or cables.
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  6. Remove the black plastic cover.
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  7. Remove the 10 black 4.7mm screws holding the motherboard/RAM in place using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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  8. Use tweezers to separate the 2 sliding connectors and the ribbon cable connector.
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  9. Use fingers to grab the black tape tab and pull back to disconnect the battery connector.
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  10. Lift the motherboard/RAM out from the frame.
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