Asus G73 Service Guide
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Disassembly Procedure
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Disassembly Procedure
Please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete
disassembly procedure of the notebook. Be sure to use proper tools described
before.
SUS G73 Series Notebook consists of various modules. This chapter describes the
procedures for the complete notebook disassembly. In addition, in between procedures, the
detailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your service
needs.
The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:
◆ Battery Module
◆ Memory Module
◆ HDD Module
◆ Wireless LAN Module
◆ ODD Module
◆ Keyboard Module
◆ Top Case Module
◆ LCD Module
◆ Motherboard Module
◆ Bottom Case Module
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2
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Battery Module
The illustration below shows how to remove the battery module.
Remove Battery Module
Open latch 1 and hold the latch 2 when take the battery away.
BACK
Memory Module
The illustration shows how to remove the Memory Module form the notebook.
Remove Memory Module
1. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5) on the bottom door and take away the bottom door.
B A T T E R Y
M E M O R Y
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2. Pull two latches here to pop the memories module up at 45 angles, and then pull out the module
at that angle.
BACK
HDD Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD Module from the notebook.
Remove HDD Module
1. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*5) on HDD module. Lift up the HDD module and take it away.
H D D
M2*4
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2. Remove 4 screws (M3*4) to separate HDD from HDD housing
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M3*3
M3*3
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Wireless LAN Module
The illustration below shows how to remove the Wireless LAN Module from the notebook.
Remove Wireless LAN Module
Disconnect the antennas and remove 2 screws (M2*4) on Wireless LAN card and pull out the
card from its slot.
BACK
ODD Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the ODD Module.
Remove ODD Module
1. Remove 1 screw (M2.5*5) on the bottom case and pull out the ODD module from the
compartment.
BACK
O D D
W L A N
M2*4
M2.5*5
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Keyboard Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the Keyboard and disassemble the Keyboard Cover.
Remove the Keyboard
1. Open 5 latches (ESC, F5, F9, PrtSc and End) on keyboard module by a pair of tweezers.
2. Turn over the keyboard plate and disconnect the keyboard FPC, LED FPC and remove the
keyboard plate.
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Remove Keyboar d Cable
1. Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable connector on both ends (no. 1).
2. Carefully pull out the keyboard cable (no. 2) with a pair of tweezers.
3. Lock the connector (no. 3) again to avoid possible breakage.
BACK
1. Unlock
2. Cable out
3.
Lock
1. Unlock
3.
Lock
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Top Case Module
The illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the Top Case Module of the notebook.
Remove the Top Case Module
1. Remove 2 screws (M2*4) on the bottom case. Then pry the hinge cover by a plastic blade and
remove the hinge cover.
2. Remove 17 screws (M2.5*5, M2*4) on the bottom case. Then remove 6 screws (M2.5*7) on the
LCD hinges and lay down the LCD module.
T O P C A S E
M2*4
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M2.5*5
M2*4
M2.5*7 M2.5*7
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3. Remove 6 screws (M2.5*5) on the top case. Then disconnect the switch board FPC, speaker cable
and the touchpad FPC.
4. Pry the edges of the top case and remove the top case to take it away.
Switch Board
FPC Speaker cable
Touchpad FPC
M2.5*5