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Back Cover Removal

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Follow this guide to remove the back cover on the Asus ROG Ally.

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  1. Back Cover Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Let your device's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Completely power off your device and unplug all cables.

    • Consider laying your device on a soft cloth to prevent scratching or damaging the screen during your repair.

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  2. Back Cover Removal, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 17.2 mm‑long screws securing the top edge and bottom corners of the back cover.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to fully loosen the remaining captive screw at the center of the bottom edge. This should create a small gap between the back cover and chassis.

    • Don't try to remove this screw.

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  4. Back Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the bottom edge of the back cover and chassis, near the captive screw.

    • Angle the pick upward and push it under the back cover.

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  5. Back Cover Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Plastic clips secure the perimeter of the back cover. You should feel and hear them release during this step.

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge and around the corners of the back cover to release the clips securing it.

    • Keep the pick at an upward angle under the back cover to help release the clips.

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  6. Back Cover Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the bottom edge of the back cover off the chassis to release the remaining clips.

    • Remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the back cover onto your device and firmly push down around the perimeter to engage the clips.

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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