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Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement

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Time Required: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Difficult
Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement

Introduction

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The purpose of this guide is to show how to effectively remove the LCD. Please note that the screen is fragile and too much pressure applied will damage the screen.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the laptop over so that the back is facing upwards.

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    2. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • To unlock the left tab, make sure the tab on the left has red showing.

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    3. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • To unlock the right tab, push the right slider to the left with one hand.

      • Push the battery out with the other hand.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver unscrew all nine screws from the bottom of the laptop, as well as the additional two screws inside the battery compartment.

      • Nine of the screws are 5 mm long, 4.5 mm in diameter, while two screws closest to the hinges are 7 mm long.

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    2. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the laptop over and open the top so the keyboard is facing you.

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    3. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Pry off the keyboard cover on the edge using the plastic opening tool.

      • Start from one side. Once it is lose, carry out the same procedure on the front and other side.

      • Only do little sections at a time as the keyboard may break if you attempt to take the whole thing off from a single point.

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    4. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Slowly lift the keyboard upward, but do not remove completely.

      • Remove the two data cables that attach the keyboard to the motherboard.

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    5. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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      • Use tweezers to pull the white plastic piece up that is attached to the data cable.

      • Repeat this process for the big black cable as well.

      • Use caution when unlatching the data cables from the motherboard. The cables are extremely delicate and can break.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Fan: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the three screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • The three screws are 5 mm in length, 4.2 mm in diameter.

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    2. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the three screws on the left hand side of the big motherboard.

      • This will loosen the motherboard, which will allow for better access to the cables in the next step.

      • The three screws are 5 mm in length, 4.2 mm in diameter and Phillips head screws.

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    3. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the connector cable attached to the bottom of the motherboard.

      • Take the black plastic spudger and press down on the lower half of the white plastic piece to remove the connector cable.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Motherboard: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the six screws that hold the motherboard to the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • The six screws are 4.2 mm long, 5 mm in diameter.

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    2. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
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      • Unlatch the data cable by using tweezers to lift the white tab and release the cable.

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    3. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the cable on the left side of the motherboard.

      • Use tweezers to pull the white tab up in order to release this cable.

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    4. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
      • On the left side is a small piece of the motherboard. Unscrew the two screws holding this piece down with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • The two screws are 6 mm long, 4.2 mm in diameter.

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    5. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
      • Release the connector cable on the back right side of the motherboard.

      • Peel off the tape with tweezers so that the cable can be released.

      • Using the black plastic spudger, push the back half of the cable towards the screen.

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    6. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
      • Grip the motherboard firmly and pull the board leftward and upwards so that the ports on the right side escape their frames.

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    7. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2
      • On the back of the motherboard there are two screws that attach the LCD connector to the motherboard.

      • Unscrew the two screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • These screws are 3 mm in length, 3.5 mm in diameter.

      • Pull the connector downwards and out.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, Hinges: step 19, image 1 of 1
      • To detach the hinges, use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the two top screws on both the left and right hinges.

      • The four screws are all the same. They are 6.2 mm in length, 4 mm in diameter.

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    2. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1
      • Once both sides of the laptop are unscrewed, gently pull the upper half of the laptop off of the bottom half.

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    3. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 2
      • Use the black plastic spudger to pry off the black squares on the bottom of the laptop screen, this reveals two screws.

      • Take caution when removing these squares as they will bend and crease.

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    4. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1
      • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the laptop screen.

      • The two screws are 6 mm long, 4mm in diameter.

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    5. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1
      • Place the black plastic spudger between the top cover of the screen and the bottom of the laptop frame that rests on the table.

      • Push down on the black plastic spudger to pry the top cover off the screen of the laptop.

      • The screen is fragile and too much pressure applied will damage the screen.

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    6. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1
      • At the bottom of the screen there are two screws on each hinge.

      • Unscrew the four screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • The four screws are 3.5 mm long, 4.5 mm in diameter.

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    7. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 2 Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 2
      • At the top of the screen there are two screws on the left side and two screws on the right side of the laptop.

      • Using the Phillips head #00 screwdriver, unscrew the inside screw and then the outside screw.

      • All four screws are the same size. They are 4 mm in length, 4.2 mm in diameter.

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    1. Asus X501A-RH31 LCD Replacement, LCD: step 26, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the screen up off the back panel enough to have access to the LCD cable connector, but not all the way.

      • Pull the cable gently down and out of the connector to disconnect it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Awesome write up. Thanks a bunch!

Couple amendments based off of my experience:

Step 12: There may be more screws on the far right side of the motherboard

Step 23: You have to split the plastic hinge protrusions to get the bezel off

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