Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement

はじめに

Use this guide to replace a faulty motherboard for Asus Zenbook UX31E.

A motherboard is the most important component in the computer and is necessary for the computer to work well. A faulty motherboard can cause the computer to freeze or glitch, or a blue screen of death occurs where a blue background with a sad face “:(“ appear on the screen.

Before starting the repair, make sure to power off your device completely and disconnect from any external power source.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Back Cover

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Using a T4 Torx screwdriver, remove the ten screws at the marked locations.
Place the screws into a container as to not lose them.

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手順2

Carefully slide your iFixit Opening Tool between the back panel.
Lift the back plate of your ASUS ZenBook UX31E, and place it to the side.

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手順3 Speaker

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: 手順 3、 1の画像 1

Use the plastic opening tool to pry open the back cover of the laptop.
Remove the bottom panel of the laptop.

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手順4

Remove the screw connecting the speaker component to the motherboard using the screwdriver.

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手順5

Disconnect the sound cable from the motherboard.

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手順6

Using the plastic opening tool, pry open the speaker component from the computer.

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手順7 Battery

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Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Battery: 手順 7、 2の画像 2

Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by gently pulling up and down on the connector.

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手順8

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws from the middle and the two corners of the battery.
Place the screws into a container as to not lose them.

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手順9

Remove the battery. (Picture-1)
Picture of what the battery looks like.(Picture-2)

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手順10 SSD

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, SSD: 手順 10、 1の画像 1

Attach your Anti-Static Wrist Wrap to something metal as to not shock your system.
Peel back the warranty sticker to reveal the screw under it.
Using your Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you just revealed.

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手順11

Using your hand, pull the SSD out from its slot.

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手順12 Fan

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Fan: 手順 12、 2の画像 1

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Fan: 手順 12、 2の画像 2

Disconnect the ribbon between the IO and the motherboard on both sides.

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手順13

Disconnect the fan connector from the motherboard.
Pull up the clips on the ribbon connectors.

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手順14

Unscrew the two screws that are across each other.

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手順15

Using a plastic opening tool, lift the fan off of the laptop.
You can now use your hands and carefully pull the fan off the laptop.

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手順16 Motherboard

Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: 手順 16、 3の画像 1

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Asus Zenbook UX31E Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: 手順 16、 3の画像 3

Remove the 7 screws holding the motherboard in the case with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the press fit connector attaching the motherboard to the screen.
Remove the two cables that are still attached to the motherboard. You will need to use needle nose tweezers to remove these.

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手順17

Lift gently and flip the motherboard over in the direction of the track pad.
Peel off the the yellow tape.
Detach the ZIF connector on the underside of the motherboard connecting it to the keyboard.
Remove the motherboard.