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Introduction |
This guide teaches how to replace the motherboard from an Asus ASUS U50F-RBBAG05 Series laptop, but before replacing the motherboard, check out this troubleshooting page: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/[[Troubleshooting_ a_ Computer_ Motherboard]] | | | If you still feel you need to replace it, understand this is a very difficult and meticulous 27-step job, requiring discipline, fine motor skill, and mechanical instinct. Much of the computer must be disassembled, and some of the exact motions are not easily shown through photos, reasons why this is classified as a high risk replacement. Reassembling the computer after replacement is yet another nightmare, fraught with considerable danger to the computer, especially with the wiring. | | | WARNINGS: | | | NEVER tug on any wires. Very gently remove any wires as instructed. Wires can be brittle or fragile. | | | Avoid collateral damage. Make absolute certain before applying force to pry components off, and use as little force as possible. | | | Take careful notes and records during the disassembly process. Every step will be done in reverse for reassembly after replacement of the motherboard occurs. | | | Overview: | | | Remove battery | | | Remove underpanel | | | Remove RAM | | | Remove hard drive | | | Remove fan and heat sink | | | Remove optical drive | | | Remove keyboard | | | Remove upper case | | | Remove motherboard | | | Replace motherboard | | | Reassemble upper case | | | Reassemble keyboard | | | Reassemble optical drive | | | Reassemble heat sink and fan | | | Reassemble hard drive | | | Reassemble RAM | | | Reassemble underpanel | | | Reassemble battery | | | NOTE: This guide stops at the removal of the motherboard. It does not explicitly describe how to replace the motherboard but rather implies the new one should be placed as the old one was placed. Steps must be carefully reversed, but reassembly often proves far more difficult than disassembly. Take careful notes during disassembly. | | | Good luck. |
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