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Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Battery Replacement

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Use this guide to replace a faulty battery in you ASUS MeMO Pad 8.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear case and the screen.

    • Work the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the device to completely remove the rear case.

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    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector holding the orange motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the ZIF connector holding the black motherboard ribbon cable in place.

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    • Use the pointed end of the nylon spudger to pop up the battery connector.

    • When reconnecting the battery cable after replacing the battery, press the battery connector with your finger until it clicks into place.

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    • Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to pry up the battery.

    • The battery is secured with adhesive. Some force is required to detach battery from the device.

    • If removing motherboard is necessary, it may be easier complete this step with the motherboard simultaneously later.

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

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Great instructions and easy disassembly/reassembly. Photos really helped!

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The time and difficulty for doing this and the me176cx should be the same.

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