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Asus X502C-RB01 Keyboard Panel Removal

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This guide will show you how to remove the keyboard panel in order to access the internal parts of the laptop.

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    • Turn off the laptop and flip it face down.

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven 9mm screws circled in red.

    • With the same screwdriver, remove the four 5mm screws circled in orange.

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    • Flip the laptop face up and open the lid.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry around the entire edge of the keyboard panel to loosen the panel from the base.

    • Be careful not to lift the panel just yet, as it is still connected to the motherboard.

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    • Partially lift the panel up, revealing the two cables connected to the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the first ZIF cable by lifting the tab using the spuger tool or your fingernail and gently pull the cable out.

    • Disconnect the second ZIF cable by lifting the tab using your fingernail and gently pull the cable out. This one is more difficult to reach with the spudger.

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    • Remove the keyboard panel completely and set it aside. The internal components of the laptop are now exposed.

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

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