Asus Eee PC 1215N Top Cover (Touchpad) Replacement
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Last updated on Sep 27, 2013
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Removing the top cover is a mandatory step before to access the keyboard screw and go deeper inside the Eee PC 1215N.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Turn the power off and turn the netbook upside down.
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Slide both battery catches together to release the battery.
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Slide the battery out.
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Locate the memory compartment.
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Using a Plastic Opening Tools, remove the screw rubber cover.
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Remove the screw.
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Use a Plastic Opening Tools near the screw hole to release the cover.
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Remove the cover
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Tool used on this step:Spudger$3.99
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Using a Spudger, push both right and left metal clip to release one of the RAM module.
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Slide out the RAM module.
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Do the same with the second RAM module if necessary.
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Remove the screws as necessary.
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For top cover removing, only remove the 2 bottom screws.
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The one short screw paterns to uper left screw hole directly on the PCB.
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Use a Plastic Opening Tools to release the top cover.
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Start from the left side.
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Go around on the bottom
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Finish with the right side.
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Tool used on this step:Spudger$3.99
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Carefully slide the top cover to the bottom in order to see the touchpad connector on the PCB.
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Use a Spudger to slide the conector attachment black part and release the ribbon from the PCB.
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Now you can remove the top cover
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
