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Asus GL551JW-AH71 Display Assembly Replacement

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This guide outlines how to replace the display assembly for the Asus GL551JW-AH71.

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    • Close the device and lay it upside down.

    • Unplug the device and make sure the device is powered off before removing the battery.

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    • Move the battery eject button to the right. The battery will be ejected.

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    • Grab the battery and remove it from the device.

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    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 10mm optical drive screw.

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    • Insert a probe or paperclip gently into the eject pin hole to eject the optical drive tray.

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    • Gently grasp the optical drive assembly and slide it out of the laptop body.

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    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the two 11mm screws that hold the access panel in place.

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    • Carefully remove the access panel.

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    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the seven 11mm screws holding lower case to the laptop.

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    • Turn the laptop over and open the screen.

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    • Gently pry open the case with an iFixit opening tool.

    • The upper and lower assembly are connected with a display cable that will be removed in the next step. Do not pull the parts apart more than a few inches.

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    • Flip the laptop on the right side while still holding the upper and lower assemblies close together.

    • Unplug the display connector from the motherboard.

    • Remove the upper assembly.

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    • Remove the three 5mm screws located in each circle with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • A total of twelve 5mm screw should be removed in order to free the display assembly from the base.

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    • Lift the display assembly up, separating it from the base of the device.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, separate the bezel from the screen.

    • Insert the tool and slide it right to left to release the bezel from the screen.

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    • Remove the four screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Grab the screen in the corners and lift up to remove it.

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

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