Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C Motherboard Replacement

Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear case and the screen.

Work the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the device to completely remove the rear case.

Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector holding the orange motherboard ribbon cable in place.

Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to flip up the retaining flap of the ZIF connector holding the black motherboard ribbon cable in place.

Use the pointed end of the nylon spudger to pop up the battery connector.

Use the flat end of the nylon spudger to pry up the battery.

Working from top to bottom, you will remove all screws with a #000 Phillips head driver, (20) total.

(2) screws located in the top corners. NOTE: These screws will be in the speakers.

(4) screws located along the top of the battery, (3) along each side of the battery, and (3) along the bottom of the battery.

(1) screw in the middle of the motherboard on the side with the orange ribbon cable, (4) screws in the bottom of the motherboard .

Make sure that the battery is disconnected from the motherboard by unplugging the ribbon cables.

Before you remove the entire assembly, first unplug side buttons and cameras from the motherboard using tweezers.

While the device is open, this is your opportunity to check and see if there is any other damage to the motherboard or other associated parts.