ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA USB and Power Circuit Board Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 5 Steps
This circuit board is your USB handshake hub—connecting directly to the USB receivers and handling all data exchange with your USB drives. It also keeps the power and volume buttons in check. Think of it as the control center that keeps your device communicating smoothly and responding to your commands. If you hit a snag with it, and things get tricky, you can always schedule a repair to get it back in top shape.
Step 1
– Grab your Phillips #0 screwdriver and unscrew the ten 10.7 mm screws from the back of your laptop. Easy peasy, just a few twists and you’ll be on your way.
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Step 2
– Grab your trusty heavy-duty spudger and gently pop the back cover off the frame—lift it all the way off and set it aside.
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Step 3
– Grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and unscrew the two 4.7 mm screws. Easy peasy!
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Step 4
– Grab a spudger or your trusty fingernail, and gently lift the white plastic latch that’s holding the ribbon cable in place.
– Once the latch is free, carefully pull out the ribbon cable and set it aside, making sure it’s clear of the board.
Step 5
– Gently lift the board up and angle it away from the rest of the computer—think of it like removing a slice of cake, but with a little more precision and a lot less frosting.
Success!
