Asus UX581LV Customer Self Repair User Guide

ASUS UX581LV Customer Self
Repair User Guide

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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.
  • 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.
  • Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug evenly to avoid damage. Ensure to connect the signal cables in the correct orientation.
  • Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC with liquid detergent to avoid risk of electric shock.
  • Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before installing or removing any components. Be sure to thoroughly to read and follow the instructions in the manual.
  • To avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage the electric components inside your computer, before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to prevent electric products damaged by the electrostatic discharge. Please refer to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Notes.
  • Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC to avoid short circuiting.
  • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the Integrated Circuits (ICs).
  • Before re-connecting the AC power, ensure all components are properly installed.
  • Reduce the risk of fire or explosion by avoiding incompatible power adapters or batteries. Use only certified power adapters or batteries supplied by ASUS or authorized retailers.
  • Ensure the correct screw models are re-installed to your Notebook PC to prevent damage.

Protection of Stored Data

For Your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.

ASUS AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY OF YOUR CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY OR PERSONAL DATA NOR ANY LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA, PROGRAMS OR SOFTWARE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS TO DATA, SYSTEM, NETWORK, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED PRIOR TO PROVISIONING OF SERVICES BY US. WE DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY AND WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BY ASUS OR A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER.

Installation tools

Before disassembly

Removing the base cover

Disassembly Notice
NOTE : The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view may vary per model.

Assembly Notice

  • C. Use the non-conductive pry tool to lift open the indicated area of the base cover as shown in the illustration.

Disassembly steps:

D. Pull out the base cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC.

Installing an M.2 card (SSD)

Refer to the following steps when installing a compatible M.2 card (SSD) 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 base cover.

NOTE :

  • The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view and M.2 card may vary per model but the module installation remains the same.
  • It is recommended that you install the M.2 card under professional supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance.

Disassembly Notice

  • A. Before handling components, wear anti-static gloves to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
  • B. Remove the base cover.

NOTE : For more details, refer to the removing the base cover section in this manual.

  • C. Flip open the MYLAR and disconnect the cable from the battery connector.

D. Remove the M.2 card (SSD).
NOTE : If there is material pasted on the M.2 card (SSD), when you replace M.2 card (SSD), please paste the material on the new M.2 card (SSD). (Not included specification label.)

Disassembly steps:

Assembly Notice