Step-by-Step Guide: Asus Zenfone 3 Max Motherboard Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 10 Steps
Is your Asus Zenfone 3 Max (Model ZC520TL) feeling a little under the weather and refusing to power on, even after a good charge? It might be time to check out the motherboard! Don’t worry, this guide is here to help you carefully remove and replace it with a shiny new one. Just a heads-up: handle that motherboard with care! You wouldn’t want to accidentally give other parts of your device a rough time. For extra tips and tricks, feel free to check out our troubleshooting page here. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Alright, let’s find that SIM card slot. It’s chilling on the upper left side of your Asus Zenfone Max 3, just waiting to be discovered!
Step 2
– Grab that nifty 150mm Flex Extension and the Hex 0.7 bit, or simply the SIM card eject tool—either will do the trick!
– Gently slide your tool into the tiny hole on the SIM card slot and pop it open like a pro!
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Step 3
– Gently slide out the old SIM card until it’s completely free from your phone. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Grab your trusty opening tool and carefully slide it between the phone and the back casing.
– Gently wiggle the tool up and down to pop the back off—easy does it!
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Step 5
– Alright, champ! Now that you’ve ditched the old cover, let’s get that new one on there. Gently press it onto the back of your phone – think of it as a big hug for your device.
Step 6
Step 7
– Alrighty, let’s keep this party going! Now, it’s time to give your device some breathing room and kick that battery out! Just locate that sweet blue tab at the bottom and give it a gentle tug. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Step 8
– First things first, grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and tackle those two 2.5mm screws nestled in the upper corners of your device, clearly marked with red circles. You’ve got this!
– Once those screws are out of the way, gently lift off the white plastic internal panel and set it aside. You’re one step closer to a successful repair!
Step 9
Avoid using metal spudgers on internal parts, as they don’t play nice with ESD safety. Keep it cool and safe!
– Alright, let’s kick things off by unscrewing those four 2.5mm Phillips #0 screws that are keeping the motherboard snug as a bug. You’ve got this!
– Once those screws are off, gently wiggle and detach the two device cables at the bottom of the motherboard using your trusty nylon spudger. No rush, just be careful!
– Now, for the grand finale of this step, disconnect that last component cable just like you did before. Easy-peasy, right?
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Step 10
– Gently hold onto the motherboard and lift it out of the device casing with care. You’ve got this!
Success!
