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Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement

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    1. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Using a T4 Torx screwdriver, unscrew the ten screws lining the bottom cover. Then, proceed to remove the bottom cover by sliding it out parallel toward the back of the computer.

      • There are two length of screws. Eight screws are 3mm and two are 5mm. The two 5mm screws always go into the two center holes along the back edge.

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      • Using an iFixit opening tool and your other hand, gently lift the connector up from the tape wrapped around the connector wires and pry the connector from the motherboard.

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    3. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery by unscrewing the five 3mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • One at each corner and one in the center.

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    4. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the battery directly up and remove it from the device.

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    1. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the tape wrapped around the LCD connector by pulling it towards the screen hinges of the computer.

      • Disconnect the LCD connector by sliding it out of its socket.

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      • Using a Phillis #1 screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm screws at the screen hinges to allow the screen to pull off of the device.

      • If the hinges are too hard to remove by hand, use the leverage of the keyboard to slide them out.

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    3. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the plastic vent from screen by using an iFixit opening tool to pry the vent from the screen edge.

      • Exercise caution when prying the vent off. Too much deflection can cause the vent to snap. Work both ends.

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      • Remove the nine 3 mm screws along the base of the screen using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • Remove four 5 mm screws along the two internal hinges using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • These four screws are hidden by cables and need to be removed in order to see the screws.

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    5. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the rubber o-ring (the thin rubber strip that lines the bezel edge) by peeling it off.

      • Heat the bezel using any heating tool such as a hair dryer, etc.

      • Use a metal spudger to help rip off the bezel and the rubber-o-ring.

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    6. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the LCD connector from the screen housing by pulling the connector.

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    7. Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX21e LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the two 2 mmm screws that line the screen control board using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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      • Remove the cable connecting the screen housing to the control board by pulling the cable.

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Conclusion

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

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