E17964 First Edition / January 2021 SERVICE MANUAL More info:
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Table of Contents Disclaimer......................................................................................................................4 Safety precautions......................................................................................................4 Major components.....................................................................................................6 Installation tools.........................................................................................................
Disclaimer ASUS is not responsible for direct, indirect, intentional or unintentional damages resulting from improper installation and operation. Safety precautions • Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC before installing or removing any components. • Ensure to place your Notebook PC on a stable surface before installing or removing any components. • Detach the clip or flap before removing the signal cables to prevent damage.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC to avoid short circuits. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs. • Ensure to properly install all the components before connecting the AC power. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.
Major components USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connector MicroSD connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connector USB 3.
Installation tools Screwdriver Plastic blade Tweezers Removing the compartment cover A. Remove the screw(s) from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover. B. Loosen the Pop-open Screw without removing the screw from the cover. C. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC.
To reattach the compartment cover: A. Align and reattach the cover of the compartment. B. Secure the cover using the screw(s) you removed earlier. C. Tighten the Pop-open Screw.
Cover screw map M2 X 8 (9PCS) M2 X 7 (5PCS) M2.
Installing a RAM module Upgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM (Random Access Memory) module in the memory module compartment. The following steps show you how to install a RAM module into your Notebook PC: WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
A. Remove the compartment cover. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual. B. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot. C. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place.
Installing an M.2 card Refer to the following steps when installing a compatible M.2 card in your Notebook PC: IMPORTANT! Purchase your M.2 card from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
A. Remove the compartment cover. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual. B. Align and insert the M.2 card into its card module slot. C. Secure the M.2 card in place using the bundled screw(s).
Wiring and connection diagrams Top View 14 Service Manual
Bottom View 1. LAN connector 14. Battery connector 2. USB Type-A connector 15. Touch panel connector 3. HDMI connector 16. Second display connector 4. Display connector 17. Touchpad connector 5. MicroSD connector 18. SSD connector 6. Power supply connector 19. WiFi connector 7. Headphone/headset/ microphone jack 20. DDR4 DIMM socket 8. Fan connector 21. Antenna connector 9. Speaker connector 22. Fan connector 10. SSD connector 23. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connector 11.
