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My ASUS A6R notebook disassemble / dismantle

Sunday, 05. August 2007, 01:20:07

I had to replace my notebook HDD, so by that way I took some snapshots and took some useful notes.

First, I'd like to emphasize that you should leave any dismantle or component exchange to your authorized Asus service center. There might also be some problems if you've change some parts of your notebook and then you try to claim the Asus warranty.

But on the other hand: I've replaced my notebook's memory module, by myself. Then, after half a year, I had to send the whole notebook for HDD exchange to servis center - and there was no problem (but I removed the mem before sending just to be sure).

How to dismantle/disassemble the notebook

There are 3 lids in the back of A6R. The HDD lid has only one screw, the others have two. The HDD lid can be removed easier than the others. The Mem/WiFi lid you need to push right and than pull it up, the CPU and fan lid you need to push down and then lift up.

The memory replacement should be easy for everyone. If you already have a module in the socket, simply lift it up - you dont need to do anything with the holders. After the module reaches over the holders, simply pull it out of the socket.

To insert the new module, check the correct module position (empty pin position),and then (gently) push the memory to the socket. It should go easily, with no force needed. Then, push the memory down, so the handles clip on the module holes. See the picture for details and instructions:

I don't know if it is worth to replace the CPU of this notebook, since now for the price of a new CPU you can almost get a new low-end notebook. Overmore, I can't see any easy way how the cooling pipes could be removed from the CPU. Anyway, I haven't tried to do so, so if anyone did, please, post a comment below.

Fan replacement

It can be done in few minutes. What you need is either a fan (the rotor part) that is compatibile with the one that is inside the current fan and has the proper connector (or remove the connector from the original and resolder it to the new fan) or a branded Asus A6R fan.

Using unbranded fan seemed too difficult to me, so I wrote an email to my local ASUS distributor, asking for a new fan component as a spare part. They found the proper one and send it to me for about 30$ in 2 days.

Then the replacement was easy. I simply unscrewed the two screws holding the fan in its position, detached the power cables from board and removed the tape covering and holding the ribbed heatsink and the fan part together and removed the whole fan component. The inserting procedure is the same, but reversed.

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to remove cpu, simple heat the yellow label, then lift it. you'll see a screw. from this it is simple to remove the fan and the heatpipes. If label is broken, you lost warranty ;)

Posted on Monday, 02. January 2006, 23:52:50

Hi, well, I guess removing the bay should not be that difficult,but I haven't tried it, yet. There are 2 chasis screws holding it, but there is no cable nor other interface inside - the drive is connected via a special type of IDE+Power connector. So it should be just unscrew and pull.

Posted on Monday, 02. January 2006, 23:52:57

hi. how to dissasemble all parts? there is one srew or smth near CPU. i couldnt remove it. it holds all case...help me please.

Posted on Thursday, 31. January 2008, 08:33:07

hi am niti from prishtina kosovo i need new motherboard asus a6r series , model a6r mb ver . : a6rp i have lop top asus but my need new motherboard , i have conto bank for money how its price ? new motherboard ? http://www.insidemylaptop.com/images/asus-a6r-disassembly.jpg for contakt my : email adres : granit_26@hotmail.com

Posted on Tuesday, 27. January 2009, 06:49:49

Where can I buy c-mos battery for ASUS A6R notebook? and How to replace it?

Posted on Saturday, 21. February 2009, 19:53:26

Well, in my country you can get it in almost any professional PC store. But I don't know if there is an international distribution ... the part's name should be Battery Li-Ion 14,8V 4400mAh, Black (according to manual).

Posted on Monday, 09. March 2009, 03:51:30

hi. how to dissasemble all parts? there is one srew or smth near CPU. i couldnt remove it. it holds all case...help me please.

Posted on Wednesday, 18. March 2009, 15:48:49

does anybody know how to disassemble the whole notebook - to get to the c-mos battery ? A service manual would be very helpful.

Posted on Tuesday, 09. March 2010, 07:13:32

i wonder where the cmos battery is located? i opened my a6r, but i couldnt find it...

Posted on Sunday, 06. September 2009, 05:57:03

Hi, the battery is about where your right hand is when you type on the keyboard. See the photo of the mainboard at http://www.microtoo.org/media/tmp/Asus_A6R_mainboard.jpg for illustration.

Posted on Monday, 21. September 2009, 22:58:26

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My ASUS A6R notebook disassemble / dismantle

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I had to replace my notebook HDD, so by that way I took some snapshots and took some useful notes.

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rustislove: does anybody know how to disassemble the whole notebook - to get to the c-mos battery ? A service manual would be very helpful....

Me: Hi, the battery is about where your right hand is when you type on the keyboard. See the photo of the mainboard at http://www.mi...

hi: i wonder where the cmos battery is located? i opened my a6r, but i couldnt find it......

papu: it is very useful for us...

Andrius: hi. how to dissasemble all parts? there is one srew or smth near CPU. i couldnt remove it. it holds all case...help me please. ...

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