Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Battery Replacement

Step 1: Prepare the Laptop and Remove Back Panel Screws

[Image Description: The underside of an Asus laptop is shown, with circles indicating the locations of ten screws on the back panel.]

⚠️ Ensure the laptop is powered down completely before proceeding.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten 3mm Phillips head screws securing the base cover of the laptop.

Step 2: Pry Open the Rear Cover

[Image Description: A hand is using a spudger tool to gently pry open the rear cover of the laptop near one of the hinges.]

Use the spudger to carefully pry open the rear cover, starting at either hinge.

Step 3: Remove the Rear Cover

[Image Description: The rear cover of the laptop is being lifted away from the main body, revealing the internal components.]

Grab the cover with your fingers and gently lift it away from the laptop's internal board. Be cautious not to break any plastic tabs on the cover during removal.

Step 4: Locate and Unscrew the Battery

[Image Description: The internal view of the laptop shows the battery pack secured to the chassis by five screws. The battery's power connector is also visible.]

The battery is secured by five silver 4mm Phillips #0 screws. Remove these screws to free the battery.

Step 5: Disconnect the Battery Power Cable

[Image Description: A hand is using a spudger to carefully disconnect the battery's power cable from the motherboard.]

Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the power cable that connects the battery to the rest of the laptop's components.

Step 6: Remove the Battery

[Image Description: The old battery is being lifted out of the laptop chassis after all screws and the power cable have been disconnected.]

Once all securing screws and the power cable are removed, carefully lift the battery out of the laptop.

Reassembly

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Important Safety Information

The original battery pack contains warnings in multiple languages. Key safety points include:

• ⚠️ German (VORSICHT!): Replacement only with the same type of battery as specified by the manufacturer. Risk of explosion if improperly replaced.
• ⚠️ Swedish (VARNING!): Explosion hazard if battery is replaced incorrectly. Use only batteries of the same type.
• ⚠️ Danish (VARNING!): Explosion hazard if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replacement must only be with the same type and rating. Return used battery to supplier.
• ⚠️ General Caution: Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of in fire or directly short circuit. Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble. Do not expose to water or drop. Do not use with equipment other than that specified.
• ⚠️ Chinese: Used batteries must be recycled or disposed of according to waste management regulations. Do not short circuit or dispose of in fire. Do not disassemble or reassemble yourself. If any improper operation occurs (e.g., collision, drop), send for inspection immediately. Do not place battery in environments above 60°C. Use only original Asus adapters.
• ⚠️ Japanese: Do not immerse in water, put in fire, disassemble, or modify. Do not expose to impact or drop. Do not use with equipment other than specified.