Asus Z93e Service Guide

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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 Z93E Series Notebook consists of various modules. This chapter describes the 
procedures for the complete notebook disassembly.  In addition, in between 
procedures, the...

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Batter y Module 
The illustration below shows how to remove the battery module.   
 
1.  Turn over the NB. Slide the battery lock and pull the battery pack out. 
 
  
 
 
HDD Module 
The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD module from the notebook.     
 
Removing HDD Module 
1.  Remove 2 screws [M2 * 6(L)] here. And lift the cover away. 
 
  
2.  Pull out...

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Disassembling HDD Module 
Remove 4 screws [M2 * 3(L)]] to separate HDD from HDD housing. 
 
  
 
Second Memor y Module 
The Z93E Series Notebook has two expansion SO-DIMM slots for you to upgrade the total 
memory up to 2GB with two DDR2-533 1024 MB SO-DIMM RAM modules, here 
introduce you the second memory slot. 
 
Removing Memory module   
1.  Remove 3 screws [M2...

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TV TUNER Module 
The illustration below shows how to remove the TV TUNER module.   
 
1.  Disconnect the RF cable and open the two latches to pop the TV TUNER 
module and remove it . 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TV TUNER  

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CPU Module 
The illustrations below show how to remove the CPU module from the notebook. 
 
Removing CPU 
 
1.  Remove 3 screws [M2 * 6(L)] and take the DIMM door away. 
      
 
2.  Remove 4 screws [M2 *4(L)] by order and take the CPU heat sink module 
away. 
         
 
3.  Turn the non-removable screw 180 degrees counter-clockwise to loosen 
the CPU. Squeeze the...

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ODD Module 
The illustration below shows how to remove the ODD module. 
 
1.  Remove the rubber and remove 1 screw [M2 * 6(L)] from the bottom case. 
 
  
 
2.  Put the screw driver here and push the ODD drive out from the NB. 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ODD MODULE 
  

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Keyboard  
The illustration below shows how to remove the keyboard 
 
Removing Keyboard   
1. Remove 2 screws (M2*8L). 
 
 
 
2.  Turn over the NB and push the 3 latches in with a pair of tweezers or a 
single-slotted screwdriver and lift the keyboard up. 
 
     
 
3.  Lay the keyboard down over the touch pad module. Do not remove the 
keyboard yet. The keyboard FPC...

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Wireless LAN Module 
The illustration below shows how to remove the Wireless LAN module.   
 
1.  Remove 1 yellow tape and take away the Mini-PCI bracket. 
 
 
 
2.  Disconnect the MAIN & AUX Antenna and open the two latches to pop the 
MINI PCI MODULE up then pull it out. 
 
      
 
Removing Keyboard Cable 
Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable...

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Top Case Module 
The illustrations below show how to disassemble and remove the top case module of the 
notebook. The module contains the top case itself and touch pad module.   
 
Removing Top Case Module   
1.  Remove the back - coaxial & inverter cable cover with a pair of tweezers. 
   
 
2.  Remove 1 screws [M2 * 4(L)] and disconnect the Coaxial cable & Inverter...

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2 - 10  4.  Remove 2 screws [M2 * 6(L)] on rear side. 
 
      
5.  Remove 4 screws [M2 * 6(L)] on the bottom case.   
  
 
6.  Separate LCD Module from the Top case module.