How to Replace ASUS K50IJ Screen: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 45 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to take your time and double-check everything as you go. If you hit a snag or need a hand, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair. You’ve got this!
Sometimes screens decide to take a break. No worries! This guide will walk you through the steps to swap out your screen and get you back to scrolling in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Give that little tab a gentle slide to the side and voila! The battery cover on the bottom-left corner of your laptop is now unlocked and ready to be taken off. You got this!
Step 4
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and let’s get to work! Carefully take out those four 4 .75 mm screws hanging out on the vent panel. You’ve got this!
Step 5
– Unscrew the tiny 0.5 mm screw nestled in the top right corner of the battery compartment, and let’s get this show on the road!
Step 6
– Gently slide the bottom panel towards the hinges and lift it up to reveal the inner workings. You’ve got this!
Step 8
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and take out those 3 .75mm screws marked as 1, 2, and 3 on the fan. Just a heads up, those screws have their little labels right next to them so you can’t miss them!
– Now, gently lift the fan up with your fingers and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done!
Step 9
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and gently unscrew those two .75 mm screws on the hinge side of your laptop. You’ve got this!
Step 10
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those four .75 mm screws holding down the copper heat sink. They’re marked 1 through 4, just to keep things neat!
– Once those screws are out, gently pull the copper heat sink out of the laptop. You’re doing great!
Step 11
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and get ready for action! Carefully unscrew the four .75 mm screws nestled in the bottom-right corner of your laptop. You’ve got this!
Step 12
– Give that black tab on the driver a gentle tug to slide it back, then lift the driver out of the laptop with ease!
Step 13
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those five .5 mm screws holding the SD card reader snugly in place at the bottom-middle corner of your laptop.
– Once you’ve unscrewed them, gently slide the SD card reader out and away like a pro!
Step 14
– Unplug the white and black wires from the Wi-Fi card, which can be found in the middle section of your laptop.
Step 15
– Grab your trusty PH 1 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those two .25 mm screws holding the Wi-Fi card in place. Let’s do this!
Step 16
– Gently slide the Wi-Fi card out of its cozy little slot to set it free.
Step 17
– Grab your trusty PH1mm screwdriver and let’s get to work! Carefully unscrew the tiny .5 mm screw from the disk drive, which is hanging out in the top-right corner of your laptop. You’ve got this!
Step 18
– Gently slide the disc drive out of its cozy little slot.
Step 19
– Grab your trusty PH 1 screwdriver and gently remove those two .5 mm screws from the RAM drive. You’ve got this!
Step 20
– Gently slide the RAMdrive out of its cozy little home in the port and lift it free!
Step 21
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and unscrew that .75 mm bolt from the corner of the plastic housing, down in the bottom-right corner of your laptop. You’ve got this!
Step 22
– Disconnect the black cable from the central part of your laptop.
Step 23
– Go ahead and unplug that wire cable right in the center of your laptop. You’ve got this!
Step 24
– Disconnect the wire and the black cables from the motherboard, which you’ll find nestled in the upper-left corner of your laptop.
Step 25
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and gently unscrew those two .75 mm screws hanging out in the top-left corner of the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 26
– Grab your trusty PH 1 screwdriver and take out that .75 cm screw sitting pretty in the top-middle part of the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 27
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and gently twist out the .75 mm screw nestled in the top-middle corner of the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 28
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and let’s get to work! Carefully unscrew those three .75 mm screws nestled in the bottom corner of the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 29
Hey there! Just a heads-up: there’s a ribbon cable snuggly connected to the back of the motherboard. Take it easy and be careful not to snap that little guy!
– Gently nudge the motherboard to the right and lift it up a bit, but hold your horses—don’t yank it all the way out!
Step 30
– Carefully detach the ribbon cable from the bottom side of the motherboard, taking your time to avoid any mishaps.
Step 31
Be cautious with the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard; it’s also linked to the keyboard. Handle it with care and avoid any mishaps!
– Gently slide your trusty metal spudger or opening tool along the top edge of the keyboard to nudge it free.
Step 32
– Grab your trusty metal spudger or opening tool and gently work those plastic hinge covers out like a pro!
Step 33
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and go ahead and unscrew those .75 mm screws holding the hinges in place. Remember, each hinge has just one little screw to free it up!
Step 34
Handle those cables like they’re your favorite pair of headphones—gently! Make sure to guide them through the laptop with care, so they stay in tip-top shape.
– The screen should pop off from the rest of the laptop like a surprise party!
Step 35
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and gently take out the .75 mm screw from the bottom-middle section that was previously in place. You’re doing great!
Step 36
– Grab your trusty PH 1 screwdriver and give that .75 cm screw a little twist to remove it from the bottom-middle area that was once hidden beneath the keyboard. You’re on your way!
Step 37
– Gently pop off the front cover of the laptop like you’re unveiling a surprise gift!
Step 38
– Turn the laptop back over. You’ll find the charging port hanging out in the top-right corner, just waiting for you to plug it in!
Step 39
– Grab your trusty metal spudger and gently pop off those six rubber screw covers like a pro!
Step 40
– Grab your trusty PH1mm screwdriver and carefully unscrew the six .75 mm screws holding the front of the screen frame in place. Let’s get that frame off with a smile!
Step 41
– Grab your trusty plastic opening tool or spudger and carefully slide it along the edge of the frame. Give it a gentle pry to pop off that frame like a pro!
Step 42
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and let’s tackle those four pesky .75 mm screws at the bottom of the screen frame. You’ve got this!
Step 43
– Grab your trusty PH1 screwdriver and gently unscrew those two .75 cm screws sitting at the top of the screen frame. You’ve got this!