ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603H) Series Service Guide

Brand: ASUS

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Disclaimer

ASUS is not responsible for direct, indirect, intentional or unintentional damages resulting from improper installation and operation.

Safety Precautions

Service Overview

Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. If you have any operational issues, please contact the service hotline.

ASUS ROG Zephphyrus M16 (GU603H) Series Overview

Top View

  • 1: Array microphones
  • 2: Camera indicator
  • 3: Camera
  • 4: Display panel
  • 5: Status indicators
  • 6: Audio speakers
  • 7: Capital lock indicator

Cover View

  • 1: Microphone

Bottom View

  • 1: Air vents
  • 2: Audio speakers
  • 3: Compartment cover

Right View

  • 1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
  • 2: MicroSD card slot
  • 3: Air vents
  • 4: Kensington® Security slot

Left View

  • 1: Air vents
  • 2: Power (DC) input port
  • 3: HDMI port
  • 4: LAN port
  • 5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
  • 6: Thunderbolt™ 4 port
  • 7: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® /DisplayPort/Power Delivery combo port
  • 8: Headphone/Headset/Microphone Jack

Components Top View

The following components are visible from the top view:

Components Bottom View

The following components are visible from the bottom view:

Repair Overview

Precautions

  1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
  2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source (e.g., 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” for ESD protection measures.
  6. Put the disassembled parts in the functional PE BAG to avoid any damages to the A/B/C/D parts.
  7. The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 °C and humidity is 40% - 70%.
  8. To avoid scratching the surface of the machine, please use anti-static and soft materials to put on the desk in the repair environment.

Screw Appearance Criteria

If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use:

The following chapter includes all part numbers mentioned in the service guide for reference only. Actual part name depends on different SKU. If you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the OrderBook.

Due to sales policy differences, components may have different specifications on the same model. Please note that all pictures and components shown in the Service Guide are for disassembly/assembly description purposes only. Please refer to the actual product for disassembly/assembly.

Appropriate Tools

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603H) series notebook.

General Tools

Tools for Liquid Metal Use

Tools for Clean Use

Warning! When the tool has Liquid Metal residue, please clean tools with dust-free cloth and 95% alcohol.

Memo:

Disassembly Steps

BOTTOM CASE

Disassembly Notice: Step 1: Remove rubbers *3pcs. Step 2: Remove screws *12pcs. Step 3: Use plastic blade to pry the bottom case.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
? 2 M2*11.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2
? 6 M2*8L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 2.0±0.2
? 4 M2*11L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2
? 1 Retention Screw 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the bottom of the laptop with screw locations marked by colored circles (blue, yellow, red, green). Arrows indicate the direction for prying the case open.

Caution: The screw is unable to remove from the bottom case, so please always loosen it last, and lock it first.

Caution: To avoid the bottom case hook, don't insert the plastic blade in each red circle.

Instruction: Please follow the arrow direction with using a plastic blade to pry the bottom case in each blue circle location. (To avoid the bottom case hook, please prying at each blue circle location.)

BATTERY

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Before disassembly, please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to prevent IC damage.

Step 1: Disconnect the battery connector. Step 2: Remove screws *4pcs. Step 3: Remove BATTERY. Step 4: Disconnect battery cable.

Screws QTY Spec Torque(kgf-cm)
2 M2*8L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 2.0±0.2
2 M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: The diagrams show the steps: 1. Disconnecting the battery connector. 2. Unscrewing the battery. 3. Removing the battery. 4. Disconnecting the battery cable.

Assembly Notice: For BATTERY RIB RUBBER assembly, please follow below location to paste. The BATTERY RIB Rubber needs to be attached on the rib.

SSD

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Remove the TOP THERMAL PAD and screw. Step 2: Remove SSD and BOT THERMAL PAD. Step 3: Tear off SSD ABSORBER from SSD.

Screws QTY Spec Torque(kgf-cm)
1 M2*4.5L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: The diagrams illustrate: 1. Unscrewing and removing the SSD with thermal pads. 2. Removing the SSD. 3. Tearing off the SSD absorber.

DDR

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Unlock the DDR. Step 2: Remove the DDR. Step 3: Tear off SODIMM ABSORBER and MYLAR from DDR.

Diagram Description: The diagrams show: 1. Unlocking the DDR module by pushing the clips. 2. Removing the DDR module. 3. Showing the DDR module and its absorber/mylar.

Assembly Notice: Please make sure to paste ABSORBER on the front and back side of DDR, before assembling the DDR.

WIFI CARD

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Flip up the Mylar and tear off the tape. Step 2: Disconnect RF cable *2pcs. Step 3: Remove the screw. Step 4: Remove the WLAN.

Screws QTY Spec Torque(kgf-cm)
1 M2*4.5L(4.5,0.8) (K)#1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: The diagrams show: 1. Flipping up and tearing off tape. 2. Disconnecting RF cables. 3. Unscrewing the card. 4. Removing the WLAN card.

Assembly Notice: Please according to below image to assemble RF cable.

HALL SENSOR BD

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect the HALL SENSOR FFC connector. Step 2: Remove HALL SENSOR FFC. Step 3: Remove HALL SENSOR BD.

Diagram Description: The diagrams show: 1. Disconnecting the FFC connector. 2. Removing the FFC. 3. Removing the Hall Sensor BD.

Assembly Notice: If FFC is damaged during disassembly, please replace it with a new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage. For HALL SENSOR BD assembly, please paste HALLSENSOR PCB ADH (1pcs) as below.

WOOFER SPEAKER

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect the SPEAKER connector. Step 2: Remove the SPEAKER.

Diagram Description: The diagrams show: 1. Disconnecting the speaker connector. 2. Removing the speaker.

Assembly Notice: For Woofer Speaker assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy cable.

THERMAL MODULE

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect EDP cable (Blue area) and release tapes (Green area) and keep them on the cable. Step 2: Please follow the reverse screws numbers to release and remove screws *8pcs. Step 3: Remove the THERMAL MODULE.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
5 M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2
3 Retention screw 2.0±0.2

Instruction: Recommend that the force point is at the green block, and pull up the thermal module to take it out. Do not pull up at the red block, and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.

Diagram Description: Diagrams show screw locations for GU603HE/HM and GU603HR, and the removal of the thermal module.

Assembly Notice:

  • Step-1 THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS] Material: FCR-AS Grease. MB Location:[GPU] Material: Main: (TH PAD PTM7958)
  • Step-2 Please refer Repair Notice SOP for Liquid metal rework when reassembling the thermal module. MB Location:[CPU]
  • Step-3 Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.

IMPORTANT! Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

WARNING! The heat sink contains liquid metal and should only be removed by authorized service personnel. Significant damage may occur to motherboard components if the heat sink is improperly removed.

FAN

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect connectors *2pcs. (Yellow area) Step 2: Remove screws *4pcs. Step 3: Remove the FAN *2pcs.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
4 M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Disconnecting fan connectors. 2. Unscrewing fans. 3. Removing fans.

Assembly Notice: Please use the correct technique to take fans off to avoid getting out of shape. ❌

For EDP cable and Antenna, please follow below location to paste CABLE SPONGE. (Blue mark).

MAIN BOARD

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect connectors. (Yellow mark) Step 2: Remove screws *2pcs. (Green) Step 3: Remove the MAIN BOARD.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
2 M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Disconnecting connectors. 2. Unscrewing the main board.

Please refer Repair SOP to rework Liquid metal.

Mainboard Connector Placement

Diagram Description: An illustration of the main board showing the placement of various connectors and components, including GPU FAN, CPU FAN, EDP CABLE, WOOFER SPEAKER, FP PW FFC, HALL SENSOR FFC, BL FPC, TP FFC, KB Membrane, Battery, TWEETER SPEAKER. It also notes "Supports using JIG BOARD to refresh F1 BIOS."

Materials on Mainboard

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the main board with labels indicating specific materials or components for different models (GU603HM, GU603HR, GU603HE) such as GPU ABSORBOR, CPU MYLAR, MB BOT SPONGE, BATTERY SUPPORT WASHER ASSY.

  • GU603HM: GX703HS GN20-E3 GPU ABSORBOR
  • GU603HR: GX703HS GN20-E GPU ABSORBOR
  • GU603HE: G531GW X50 TI GPU MYLAR
  • GU603HM/HR: GU603HR MB BOT SPONGE PCH
  • GU603HM/HR: GU603HR MB BOT SPONGE Z
  • GU603HE: GU603HE MB BOT SPONGE Z 20P
  • GU603HR TGL-H CPU MYLAR
  • GA503QS MB BOT SPONGE 3
  • GA503QS MB BOT SPONGE 2
  • GA503QS BATTERY SUPPORT WASHER ASSY

Materials on Mainboard (Continued)

Diagram Description: Further illustrations of the main board detailing materials like TC BOSS WASHER, LED GASKET MYLAR, CPU BRACKET ASSY, GPU BRACKET ASSY, GPU ABSORBER, MB EC MYLAR, MB TOP RUBBER, MB DIMM ABSORBER, MB TP MYLAR, MB TOP SPONGE.

  • GA503QS TC BOSS WASHER L ASSY
  • GA503QS TC BOSS WASHER R ASSY
  • GU603HR LED GASKET MYLAR
  • GU603HR TGL-H CPU BRACKET ASSY
  • GA503QS MB TOP RUBBER2
  • GU603HM/HR: GA503QS GN20 GPU BRACKET ASSY
  • GU603HE: GV301QE GPU BKT ASSY
  • GU603HM/HR: GA503QS GPU ABSORBER
  • GU603HE: GA503QE GN20-P GPU ABSORBER
  • GA503QS MB TOP RUBBER1
  • GX550LXS MB DIMM ABSORBER
  • MB TP MYLAR
  • GU603HR MB EC MYLAR
  • GA503QS MB TOP RUBBER1
  • GA503QS MB TOP SPONGE 1

FRINGE PRINT MODULE (Power key)

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Disconnect FP connector and remove FFC. Step 2: Remove screws *2pcs and remove holder. Step 3: Remove FP Touch module. Step 4: Remove POWER KEY RUBBER.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
2 M2*3L (K) B-ZN #1 NY 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Disconnecting FP connector and FFC. 2. Unscrewing and removing the holder. 3. Removing the FP Touch module. 4. Removing the POWER KEY RUBBER.

Assembly Notice: If FFC is damaged during disassembly, please replace it with a new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage. When assembling the FP TOUCH Module, please paste POWER KEY RUBBER as below location.

TWEETER SPEAKER

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Use plastic blade to separate tweeter speaker from TOP CASE.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows separating the tweeter speaker from the top case.

Assembly Notice: For TWEETER SPEAKER assembly, please follow below location to paste SPK CABLE TAPE. (Blue mark)

TOUCHPAD MODULE

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Flip up the KB FPC. Step 2: Remove screws *3pcs. Step 3: Remove TOUCHPAD module.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
3 M2*2.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Flipping up the KB FPC. 2. Unscrewing the touchpad module. 3. Removing the touchpad module.

Assembly Notice: After TOUCHPAD assembly, please follow below location to paste the TP Sponge. After TOUCHPAD assembly, please follow below location to paste the TP HOLDER MYLAR.

KEYBOARD MODULE

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Remove hinge's screws *6pcs. Step 2: Flip up and remove KB module.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
6 M2*4.5L (4.5,0.8) (K) #1 2.0±0.2

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Unscrewing the hinges. 2. Flipping up and removing the keyboard module.

LCD BEZEL

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Remove LCD BEZEL.

Instruction: Start from the middle area of each side of the bezel. Using the forefinger to hold the outer edge firmly and the thumb flipping the bezel inner edge outward to release the hooks as indicated in the diagram shown. (It can be helpful if holding the bezel outer edge firmly with a forefinger.)

Instruction: Due to some tapes behind the lower edge of the bezel, please use a plastic blade to teardown the bezel. Please follow the direction shown in the red arrow, to move the plastic blade from left to right and peel the bezel away slowly. While peeling, please move the blade in the parallel direction to the panel and pressing the black Mylar downward (As circled in green) to ensure the black Mylar and the tape behind the bezel are well separated. Please move the blade slowly to separate the bezel away, and must press the black Mylar downward with the panel parallel direction.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrate the process of prying off the LCD bezel, showing hook release points and the use of a plastic blade to separate tapes and Mylar.

Assembly Notice: When reusing the LCD BEZEL: Please paste new LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE before assembling the BEZEL. (New LCD BEZEL already contains LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE *1pcs, LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE TOP*1 pcs, LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE L/R*2pcs.)

LCD PANEL

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Pull out LCD adhesive *2pcs. Step 2: Flip up the panel and disconnect the EPD cable. Step 3: Remove screws *6pcs. Step 4: Remove screws*4pcs and remove hinge caps and hinge DECO rubbers.

Screws QTY Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
6 M2.5*2.3L(7.5,0.6)(K) #1 2.3±0.2 kgf-cm
4 M1.4*2.5L(3.4,0.5) (K)#0 1.0±0.2 kgf-cm

Instruction: Please pull the adhesive up about 30 degrees slowly, and don't pull out the tape in vertical direction!

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Pulling out LCD adhesive. 2. Flipping up the panel and disconnecting MIC and EDP cables. 3. Removing screws. 4. Removing hinge components.

LCD PANEL (Assembly)

Assembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

A. When reusing the LCD PANEL: Please use the fingertip to clean the residual glue on PANEL or BEZEL.

B. When reusing the LCD COVER: Please paste new PANEL ADHESIVE *2pcs. (New LCD COVER already contains PANEL ADHESIVE *2pcs)

C. Please follow the green mark to tidy MIC FPC and Antenna.

D. When assembling the LCD PANEL: (The following is an operation example)

  • Step 1~2: Paste NB LCD MYLAR *6pcs on LCD COVER. (Positions are as below)
  • D-1 Upper Left Corner: Mylar *3pcs, Overlap LCD MYLAR *2pcs, LCD MYLAR *1pcs
  • D-2 Upper Right Corner: Mylar *3pcs, Overlap LCD MYLAR *2pcs, LCD MYLAR *1pcs
  • Step 3: Remove release paper of LCD Adhesive *2pcs.
  • Step 4: Assembly and align the LCD to the upper side of the LCD Cover.
  • Step 5: Remove Mylar *8pcs and complete the Panel assembly.

E. When reassembling PANEL: Please make sure to paste GRAPHITE and CU FOIL at the panel back side.

  • E-1: Please confirm the position to be pasted according to different panel. (Green line). Shows examples for "With Position line panel" and "Without Position line panel".
  • E-2: Paste the GRAPHITE.
  • E-3: Paste the CU Foil. (on the GRAPHITE)

Instruction: Please stick LCD MYLAR on the plastic bag save after used, and repeatedly use until lose stickiness.

LCD COVER MODULE

Disassembly Notice: Please be sure to pull out the adapter and disconnect the battery. ⚠️

Step 1: Release GASKET and disconnect MIC FPC connector *2pcs. Step 2: Remove MIC FPC and EDP CABLE. Step 3: Remove CAMERA. Step 4: Remove MIC RUBBER *2pcs.

Diagram Description: Diagrams show: 1. Releasing gasket and disconnecting connectors. 2. Removing MIC FPC and EDP CABLE. 3. Removing CAMERA. 4. Removing MIC RUBBER.

Assembly Notice: For EDP cable assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy cable. On the KB module. On the A cover. After the Camera is assembled, please paste Mic FPC GND tape and Mic FPC GND sponge. Step 1. Paste the tape. Step 2. Paste the sponge.

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