Disassembly Procedure

ASUS Laptop X415DA_DAP_EA_EP

Repair Manual

Service Overview

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Pre-Repair Check List

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Precautions

Before you perform any service or repair on the notebook, please follow the steps below first.
1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery
connector/Power protect screw etc.
3. Remove all rings, watches, and any other metal objects from your hands.

4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
5. Please refer to “ANSI ESD S20.20” about ESD protection measure.
6. Put disassemble the parts in the functional PE BAG for avoid any damages of the
A/B/C/D part.

7. Environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.

8. Avoid scratching the surface of the machine; please use anti-static and soft materials to
put on desk in repair environment as below photo.

9. Screw Appearance Criteria.

If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
a. Shape deformed.
b. Paint scratched off.
c. Rusty.

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d. Damaged head – unable to drive in.

e. Damaged unable to securely tighten.

10. The following chapter includes all part numbers mentioned in service guide are used for reference only,
actual part name depends on different SKU, if you need the exact part number for ordering please refer
to the orderbook.
11. Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same
model. Please note that all pictures and components shown on Service Guide are for
disassembly/assembly purpose only, so please refer to the actual product for disassemble/assemble.

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Appropriate Tools

The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the
notebook’s service and repair.
➢ Cross Screwdriver

Please accord to different screw specification to choose different screwdriver and head.
Below photos are for reference only.

Use a cross screwdriver to fasten/remove screws.

➢ Plastic Blade

➢ Tweezers

Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables.

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➢ Thickness gauge

Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm.

Use it to measure the gap.

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Bottom Case Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Bottom Case Module.
Notice: After disassembling bottom case, if you want to replace any part, please be sure to disconnect
the battery connector more than ten seconds to avoid damaging any part.

1. Remove 10 screws on the bottom case.

Assembly Notice: Follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.

1 9 8

10

2 7

3 4 5 6

SCREW M2*5L (K) B-ZN,NY SCREW M2*8L (K) B-ZN,NY

2. Use plastic blade to pry Bottom Case and remove it.

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3. Pull out battery cable.

NOTICE: Please follow below steps to disconnect battery connector.

Snaps as below

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 10
⚫ BOTTOM CASE ASSY *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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HDD Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD Module.

1. Disconnect the HDD FFC from the Motherboard and remove the HDD .
Assembly notice: Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch.

2. Remove the HDD Rubber.

3. Tear off the HDD AL Mylar.

4. Disconnect the HDD FFC.

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Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 0
⚫ HDD SATA3 2.5' 1TB5//SEAGATE *1
⚫ HDD FFC 10P 0.5,L109.6//XINYA/X18BA1-6771-CV-HF*1
⚫ HDD RUBBER 3M//3M*1
⚫ HDD AL MYLAR//滕藝*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Battery Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Battery Module.

1. Follow below numbers to remove 3 screws on the battery module and take out the battery.
Assembly Notice: Follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.

2. Remove the Battery.

SCREW M2*5L (K) B-ZN,NY

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 3
⚫ BATT/COS POLY/C21N1818-2//SMP/CA615383G/2S1P/7.7V/37WH *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Speaker Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Speaker Module.

1. Disconnect the Antenna & Speaker Cable .

2. Remove the speaker.

Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the speaker cables and put it in the hook slot as below.

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 0
⚫ SPK SET//HONGLIN/320-10295*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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SSD Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the SSD Module.

1. Tear off the SSD Tape.
The SSD Tape should be stuck well when you assemble the SSD.

2. Remove 1 screw and take out the SSD .

Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kg

SCREW M2*3L D4.5 (K) W-NI NY

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 1
⚫ SSD *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Memory Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Memory Module.

1. Tear off the DIMM Acid type.

2. Pull two latches here to pop the Memory module up at 45 angles, and then pull out the
module at that angle.

DIMM ABSORBER W MYLAR//LAIRD

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 0
⚫ DDR4 3200 512M*16 1.2V FBGA96//MICRON/MT40A512M16TB-062E:J *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Thermal & Fan Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Thermal & Fan Module.
1. Disconnect the antenna and fan cable from mainboard.
Notice: Please well arrange the antenna when you assemble it.

2. Remove 9 or 7 screws on the Thermal & FAN Module.

Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf

For X415JP &JF Thermal

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For X415JA Thermal

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3. Disconnect Thermal and Fan Module.

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Please refer to Repair Notice RN201907120_1 SOP for thermal material rework
when you re-assemble thermal module.
For X415JP &JF Thermal

For X415JA Thermal

⚫ Please use the correct technique of taking fans in order to avoid being out of shape.

Correct demonstration Wrong demonstration

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Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 9 or 7
⚫ THM FAN *1
⚫ THM MOD ASSY//AURAS*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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WLAN Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the WLAN Module.

1. Remove 1 screw and take out the WLAN.
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf

SCREW M2*3L D4.5 (K) W-NI NY

Notice:
Please choose the J2 connector to connect with antenna if it is only single antenna for WLAN Card.

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 1
⚫ 802.11AC+BT5.0(1*1)M.2_WW_1ANT//IN/9461.NGWG.NV958855JFP1/BLK *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Touchpad Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Touchpad Module.

1. Disconnect the TP FFC .
Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch.

Disconnect the FP FFC (Optional by SKU)

2. Tear off the X530UN TP GASKET TAPE//CATERON.

Notice: The GASKET TAPE must be stuck well when assembled.

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3. Remove 3 screws on Touch Pad and take out it.
Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 1.8KG±0.2kgf.

SCREW M2*2L D7.0 (K) B-ZN #1

Assembly notice: Please change new one, If FFC is damage during disassembly.
Here are some samples of FFC damage:

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Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 3
⚫ TP FFC 8P 0.5,L152.5 *1
⚫ TOUCHPAD *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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IO Board Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the IO Board Module.

1. Disconnect the IO FFC.
Assembly notice: Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch.

2. Remove 4 screws and take out the IO Board.

Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf

SCREW M2.5*5.5L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1

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Assembly notice: Please change new one, If FFC is damage during disassembly.
Here are some samples of FFC damage:

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 4
⚫ IO FFC *1
⚫ IO_BD.//R2.0*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Motherboard Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Motherboard Module.

1. Disconnect EDP Cable and Keyboard Cable.

Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the EDP Cable.

2. Remove 5 screws on the Mainboard.

Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG±0.2kgf

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M2.5*5.5L(4.5,0.8) (K) SCREW M2*4L D4.6 (K) W-NI NY

Notice: Please insert the screw into the loop to lock it.

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 5
⚫ MAIN_BD *1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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Notice: These pictures for your reference for mylar/gasket/sponge etc. of MB.

1. X530UN TP GASKET TAPE （Just for X415JP X415JF）

2. X415JA MB MYLAR
3. X415EA MB DIM MYLAR

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Keyboard Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Keyboard Module.

Follow the direction of the arrows to rotate the hinges, take out the Keyboard. .

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 0
⚫ Keyboard Module*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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LCD Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the LCD Module.

1. Remove 2 screw mylars.

2. Remove 2 screws on the Bezel.

Screw tightening torque: 1.85KG±0.15kgf

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3. Use plastic blade to pry up the edge , take the LCD front bezel out .

Notice:
Use the thinner plastic blade to pry up the edge .
The plastic blade thickness : Please refer to the Gap Step of LCD Bezel to Panel on the last page.

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Tips :
Usually, it is hard to pry up the inside edge follow below position directly.

outside inside

First, Use the thinner plastic blade to pry up the red frame area of outside edge.

Second, insert the thinner plastic blade into the gap and do not push too hard,
disconnect the hooks follow the direction of the red arrow slowly.

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⚫ Assembly Notice:
Please follow the pic below to paste new BEZEL SPONGE *1pc and then paste new
ADHESIVE *2pcs.

Notice:
The ADHESIVE is pasted on the ground side SPONGE, aligned with the central slider
line of the mold in the X direction, and pasted from the inside to the outside.
The double-sided adhesive shall not exceed the SPONGE.

4. Remove 6 screws on the hinge and take out the hinges.

Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 1.85KG±0.15kgf.

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Notice: If you need to replace hinges (hinge covers), please make sure hinge (hinge cover) R and
hinge (hinge cover) L are the same vendor .
5. Remove 2 screws on the bracket.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.

M2*2.5L D4.5(K)B-ZN,NY#1

6. Pry the LCD Bracket and rotate the LCD Panel carefully.

7. Disconnect the EDP Cable and take out the LCD panel carefully.

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If you change a new panel, please follow below steps:

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⚫ Assembly Notice:
1. Insert the left LCD Bracket into the left LCD Cover slot by pressuring,
then lock the screw(M2*2.5).

hook hook
hook

2. Insert the right LCD Bracket into the right LCD Cover slot by pressuring,
then lock the screw(M2*2.5).

hook hook hook

⚫ The bracket has the adhesive.

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3. Connect the EDP Cable.

4. Rotate the LCD Panel and insert it into LCD Bracket carefully.

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8. Disconnect the camera cable and take out it.

9. Tear off the foil and take out the Antenna Cable .
Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the cable and put it in the hook slot as below.

10. Take out the EDP Cable .

Assembly Notice: Please well arrange the cable and put it in the hook slot as below.

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EDP & Antenna Cable Assembly Notice:
Please well arrange the EDP & Antenna Cable and put them in the hook slot as below.
The cable path is shown in the blue dotted line.
The cable should be in the hook as red box .

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Snaps as below

Parts:
⚫ Total screw * 10
⚫ LCD panel *1
⚫ EDP CABLE*1
⚫ LCD HINGE L *1
⚫ LCD HINGE R *1
⚫ LCD BKT ASSY L *1
⚫ LCD BKT ASSY R *1
⚫ LCD BEZEL ASSY *1
⚫ LCD COVER ASSY *1
⚫ CAMERA HD FIX *1
⚫ SCREW MYLAR *2
⚫ WIFI MAIN ANTENNA*1
⚫ (Actual part name depends on different SKU.)

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