How to Replace Asus K200MA-DS01T Motherboard Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 29 Steps

Ready to roll up your sleeves? This guide will help you swap out the motherboard in your Asus K200MA laptop like a pro. Let’s get started and make that laptop as good as new! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– With the back side up and ready to go, let’s flip that laptop over and tackle those screws on the back panel:

– Six 4mm Phillips screws are waiting for you—grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and let’s get to work!

– And don’t forget about the one special 12mm Phillips screw right in the center—same Phillips #0 screwdriver will do the trick.

Step 2

– Grab your trusty plastic spudger and gently pry off the two rubber stoppers near the hinge to uncover the hidden screws waiting for you underneath.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 3

– Let’s get started by taking out some screws:

– You’ll need to remove two 4mm Phillips screws with a trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 4

– Grab a trusty plastic spudger and muster up a bit of elbow grease! Carefully wedge it between the back panel and the keyboard, and give it a gentle nudge to pop it free. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 5

– To gracefully detach the keyboard connectors from the keyboard and back panel, simply pull the wide keyboard connector out with a gentle tug.

– Next, with a light touch, pull the narrow connector away from the keyboard. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– With the keyboard connectors now unplugged, gently lift the keyboard away from the back panel hinges. You’ve got this!

Step 7

– Gently lift the keyboard connector away from the keyboard.

Step 8

– Gently lift the foil sheet up and away.

Step 9

– Time to get your screwdriver ready! Start by taking out these screws:

– Eight 3 mm screws with a trusty Phillips screwdriver.

Step 10

– Let’s get started by taking off those pesky screws!

– You’ll need to grab your trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver for this part. Unscrew two 2 mm screws and you’re on your way!

Step 11

– Grab your trusty plastic spudger and gently pry off that pesky metal plate. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 12

– Turn that keyboard upside down, it’s time for some action!

– Grab a plastic spudger and gently work your magic to pop the track pad off the plastic base below.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 13

– Let’s get that computer flipped over! Make sure the side with the motherboard (that big green thing) is facing up and ready for action.

– Now, it’s time to tackle those screws holding the battery in place. Grab your tools!

– You’ll need to remove three 4mm Phillips screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Easy peasy!

Step 14

– With a firm grip on the broader left section, gently lift the battery away from the computer like you’re unveiling a surprise gift!

Step 15

– Find the fan, along with two screws and two color-coded wires hanging out in the bottom left corner of your computer. You’ve got this!

Step 16

– Let’s get that fan ready for some action! First up, you’ll want to unscrew these little guys:

– Two 4mm screws using a trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 17

– Gently tug those colorful wires out of their snug little home in the wire slot. You’ve got this!

Step 18

– Once you’ve taken out those pesky screws and the color-coded wires, gently lift the fan out of its cozy spot.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger
  2. Tweezers

Step 19

– Let’s get down to business! First up, it’s time to unscrew some screws:

– You’ll need to remove four 4mm Phillips screws using your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver. You’ve got this!

Step 20

– Gently slide the hard drive to the right and away from the computer, using the handy tag on the right side to help you out.

Step 21

– Time to get your toolkit ready! First up, let’s track down and unscrew these little guys on the motherboard:

– You’ll need to tackle eighteen 4mm Phillips screws, so grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and get to work!

Step 22

– Find all 4 connectors hanging out and ready for action.

Step 23

– Gently grab that blue ribbon and give it a little tug to lift the connector away from the motherboard with style.

Step 24

– Gently slide the connector out from the socket, keeping it parallel to the surface. You’ve got this!

Step 25

– Gently lift the latch upward to free that computer ribbon connector like a pro.

Step 26

– Gently slide the computer ribbon cable away from the latch, just like you’re giving it a little nudge to say, ‘You’re free to go!’

Step 27

– Gently tug the cable straight out from the head, moving it away from the placement like you’re giving it a little stretch.

Step 28

– After you’ve carefully taken out all the screws and connectors, it’s time to gently lift the motherboard out of your computer. You’ve got this!

Step 29

– Time to say goodbye to the last piece of the motherboard hanging out on the right side of the keyboard shell. You’ve got this!

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