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ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 Motherboard Replacement

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    • if present, remove the MicroSD card before disassembly. Failure to remove could lead to damage to the MicroSD card , rear cover, or MicroSD card slot.

    • Use the plastic tool to pry between the silver bezel and the back case

    • Work the tool around the device to free the back case

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    • Remove the ribbon cables by lifting up the white retaining flap on the ZIF connectors, then pulling the ribbon cable away.

    • Do not kink the ribbon cables as they can break easily

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    • Remove the battery connector by prying it up away from the device using 2 plastic pry tools

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    • Remove all 9 of the 1.5mm #00 Philips screws

    • Gently lift the battery out of the device

    • Use an opening pick or similar tool to separate the adhesive on the bottom and top of the battery.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the black retaining flap on the ZIF Connector

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    Tweezers
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    • Use a tweezers to lift out the camera

    • If you lifted the latch for the ribbon cable then it should come out with little resistance.

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    • Using the plastic prying tool, lift the small retaining flap on the ZIF Connectors holding the ribbon cables to the motherboard

    • The removing of the ribbon cable is done in the same way as the front facing camera.

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    • Using the tweezers remove the connector gently from the yellow slot

    • Gently peel up the tape until is is completely released from the motherboard

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    • Cut the warranty tape connecting the motherboard to the metal plate under the battery

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    • Using the #00 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the remaining 1.5mm screws in the motherboard

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    • Gently lift the motherboard from your device

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

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