Asus X551CA CMOS Battery Replacement

– Flip your laptop over like you’re showing off some cool moves, then grab a Phillips #0 screwdriver and remove these screws:

– Two 9.5 mm screws hanging out in the middle of the back edge, plus one 9.5 mm screw toughing it out over on the right edge.

– Two 4.3 mm screws cozying up in the back corners.

– One mighty 17.5 mm screw chilling at the left edge next to the optical drive.

– Three 4.3 mm screws keeping things tight on the front edge.

– Let’s get started! Use your trusty plastic opening tool to carefully pry the keyboard plate cover away from the bottom cover. Simply insert the tool into the gap between the two, and gently slide it along the edges to release the cover. Remember to take your time and be patient – we’ve got this!

– Find the three ribbons that are connecting the keyboard plate cover to the bottom cover. You’ve got this!

– Flip your laptop upside down to get a good look at those ribbons waiting for some attention.

– Gently lift the tiny white plastic flap to release each ribbon, then carefully pull it out. Easy peasy!

– Alright, team, the ribbons are off the bottom cover—nice work! Now, smoothly and gently lift off the keyboard plate cover. Once you’ve got it out, stash it safely in a dry, calm spot to keep it out of harm’s way. We don’t want any moisture drama messing up our flow!

– Grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and gently unscrew those three 5.5 mm screws. You’ve got this!

– After you’ve successfully removed those pesky screws, gently place your fingers on the left corners of the hard drive and give it a little nudge to the right side of the laptop, just like in the picture. You’ve got this!

– Once it’s all set free, gently lift the hard drive out of its cozy little home.

– Grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and carefully unscrew the 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screw that’s keeping the spacer snug and secure. You’ve got this!

– Gently slide the spacer away from the laptop towards the right edge to remove it. Easy peasy!

– Grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and gently unscrew that 3.2 mm Phillips #0 screw holding the WiFi card in place on the motherboard. It’s an easy one—just a little twist and you’re all set!

– Ease the WiFi card out of its cozy motherboard slot by gently nudging it toward the laptop’s right edge. Slow and steady wins the race!

– Gently detach each of the two tiny antenna connections by unhooking one wire at a time. Each wire should pop off the Wifi card with ease, so no worries!

– Gently press on both ends of the battery and lift it out of the case. It should come right out—just like a charm!

– Grab your Phillips #0 Screwdriver and unscrew the nine 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws keeping the motherboard locked down. Don’t worry—you’re totally nailing this step!

– Next up, find the two wires that are connected to the motherboard. They’re usually hiding in plain sight, so give them a quick look!

– Gently pull the wires parallel to the motherboard’s surface to remove them – easy peasy!

– Carefully disconnect the LCD display by gently tugging on the attached wire. You’ve got this!

– With a gentle touch, lift any tape that might be keeping the connection snug. Easy peasy!

– Carefully lift the motherboard out of the case with a gentle upward motion.

– Turn over that motherboard like a pro, and spot the CMOS battery waving at you.

– Time to set that battery free! Use your trusty plastic opening tool to carefully pry the battery out of its cozy plastic casing on the motherboard. Take your time and work it out gently.

– Pop everything back together by following these steps in reverse—it’s like pressing rewind on your repair journey!

– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.