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Asus L406M Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Asus L406M Motherboard Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus L406M Motherboard Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus L406M Motherboard Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Use an opening tool to remove each of the two rubber feet near the laptop hinges.

    • The rubber feet are connected using adhesive, so you'll have to use a little bit of force to get them off. If you intend to reuse the feet, take care not to warp or tear them.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm-long silver screws.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the remaining eleven 6.4 mm-long black screws securing the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick or opening tool into the seam between the lower case and chassis.

    • Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case is fully released.

    • Remove the lower case.

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    • Remove the two 3.2 mm-long Phillips #0 screws that secure the battery.

    • Disconnect the battery connector cable and the speaker cable from their motherboard sockets.

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    • Carefully unseat and remove the battery.

    • Take care not to bend, warp, twist, or puncture the battery.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove five 3.2 mm-long screws that secure the motherboard.

    • Using the same Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the 2.4 mm-long screw that secures the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Use tweezers to flip up the small black locking flaps that secure the motherboard ribbon cables in place, and gently disconnect the ribbon cables.

    • Be careful when doing this! Ribbon cables can break if you tug them too hard!

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  9. Asus L406M Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift the tape securing the display connector and disconnect it.

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    • Disconnect the Wi-Fi card from its motherboard socket.

    • Carefully lift and remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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