ASUS UN62 Service Overview and Disassembly Guide
Chapter 1: Service Overview
Service Overview
Carefully read through this chapter for a look at various components of the UN62 and necessary cautions and tools before performing any service and repairs.
To provide the best service and support for the UN62, ASUS has provided the below information for technicians from distributors and resellers to perform the complete UN62 disassembly and assembly. Before performing the procedures, please be sure to read through the overview in this chapter for component overview, cautions, and tools to avoid any unwarranted damages to the hardware.
The following chapter includes:
- UN62 Overview
- Batt-Li Module
- Memory Module
- WLAN Module
- Daughter BD Module
- SSD Module
- Switch BD Module
- Main Board
- Thermal Module
- Service Overview
UN62 Overview
The illustrations below show the UN62 overview from front view, left side view, and rear side view. Most of the parts will be discussed in this manual.
Front View
The front view of the ASUS UN62 displays a drive activity indicator light and a power button.
Left View
The left side view of the ASUS UN62 shows a Kensington security slot, a memory card slot (supporting MMC, SD, SDHC/SDXC), and USB 3.0 ports.
Rear View
The rear view of the ASUS UN62 features air vents, a power input port (DC 19V), an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, USB 3.0 ports, a LAN port, and a headphone output/microphone input combo jack port.
Components
The illustrations below show the components of the UN62.
Batt-Li Module
The Batt-Li Module, which is a lithium battery, is shown in the illustration.
Memory Module
The Memory Module, identified as SK hynix 8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-12800S-11-13-F3, is shown in the illustration.
Daughter BD Module
The Daughter BD Module is shown in the illustration.
SSD Module
The SSD Module, identified as SK hynix HFS128G3AMNB-2200A AG with 128GB density, is shown in the illustration.
WLAN Module
The WLAN Module is shown in the illustration.
Switch BD Module
The Switch BD Module is shown in the illustration.
Main Board
The Main Board of the UN62 is shown in the illustration.
Thermal Module
The Thermal Module, consisting of a heatsink and fan, is shown in the illustration.
Precautions
Please pay special attention to the cautions below to prevent any damages to the UN62 and also please be sure to select the appropriate tools described in this section to perform any services desired.
- Before you perform any service and or repair on UN62, please follow the steps below first.
- Be sure that UN62 is powered down.
- Disconnect the AC plug from the UN62.
- Remove all rings, watches, and any other metal objects from your hands. [no metal objects]
- Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the UN62 from static discharge. [no static discharge]
- Please refer to "ANSI ESD S20.20" about ESD protection measure.
- Put the disassembled up cover and bottom cover in the PE BAG to avoid any damages.
- Environment temperature is 20-30 °C and humidity is 40% - 70%.
Appropriate Tools
The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the service and repair.
Cross Screwdriver
Please choose different screwdriver and head according to different screw specification. Below photos are for reference only. Use a cross screwdriver to fasten/remove screws. [plus symbol]
Plastic Blade
Plastic Blade (PN: 20LT0-00050000). Use plastic blade to pry open the cover and other solid things.
Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables.
Chapter 2: Disassembly (Assembly) Procedure
Disassembly (Assembly) Procedure
Please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete disassembly procedure of UN62. Be sure to use proper tools described before.
The ASUS UN62 consists of various modules. This chapter describes the procedure for UN62 disassembly and assembly. For assembly documents, please look up from the last page. In addition, in between procedures, the detailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your service needs.
The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:
- Bottom Cover Module
- Memory Module
- SSD Module
- WLAN Module
- Main Board Module
- Thermal Module
- Daughter Board Module
- Batt-Li Module
- Switch Board Module
Assembly Procedure: Please read the document from end to beginning, and pay special attention to the assembly notice in the yellow frame.
Bottom Cover Module
The illustration below shows how to remove the Bottom Cover module from UN62.
Remove the Bottom Cover Module
- Remove 4 rubbers on the bottom case. The image shows the bottom of the UN62 with four circular red outlines indicating the rubber feet locations (labeled 1, 2, 3, 4). Close-up images show the rubber feet. An assembly notice states: "When put the rubbers back please make sure put the right rubber in the right place."
- Remove 4 screws (M2.5*5L) and use a plastic blade to pry open the cover in a specific order. The image shows the bottom of the UN62 with four screws (M2.5*5L) circled in red. A separate image shows one of these screws. The next image shows the bottom cover being pried open, revealing the internal components.
Memory Module
The illustrations below show how to disassemble and remove the Memory Module from UN62.
Remove the Memory Module
Push two latches on the sides of the memory slot to pop the memory module up at approximately 45° angles, and then pull out the module at that angle. Images show the memory module in its slot, the latches being pushed, and the module being removed.
SSD Module
The illustration shows how to remove the SSD Module from UN62.
Remove SSD Module
Remove 1 screw (M2*2.5L) on the SSD module. The SSD module will be at a 45° angle, and then pull out the module at that angle. Images show the SSD module secured by a screw, the screw being removed, and the SSD module being angled out of its slot.
WLAN Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the WLAN Module from UN62.
Remove WLAN Module
- Disconnect the antennas. Images show the WLAN card with two antenna connectors labeled with red circles. Arrows indicate the direction of disconnection. An assembly notice states: "Black antenna is connected to the main port showing as [main port symbol]. White antenna is connected to the aux port showing as [aux port symbol]."
- Remove 2 screws (M2*2.5L) on the WLAN board and take it away. Images show the WLAN card secured by two screws, which are circled in red.
Main Board Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the Main Board Module (including Thermal Module, Daughter Board Module and Batt-Li Module) from UN62.
Remove Main Board Module
- Disconnect the power cable. Images show the power cable connector on the main board being disconnected.
- Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5L) from the two sides. Images show the main board secured by two screws, circled in red.
- Remove the mainboard. An image shows the main board being lifted out of the chassis.
The Main Board Module is consisting of the Thermal Module, Daughter Board Module, and Batt-Li Module.
Thermal Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the thermal module from UN62.
Removing the Thermal Module
- Turn the mainboard over. Disconnect the FAN cable and remove 2 screws (M2.5*2L). Images show the underside of the main board, the CPU fan cable connector, and two screws securing the heatsink/fan assembly, circled in red.
- Remove 3 screws. Images show three additional screws securing the thermal module.
Assembly Notice: When putting the Thermal Module back, please make sure there is enough thermal grease on the CPU.
Daughter Board Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the Daughter Board Module from UN62.
Remove Daughter Board Module
Remove 2 screws (M2.5*4L). Images show the daughter board secured by two screws, circled in red.
Batt-Li Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the Batt-Li Module (Lithium Battery) from UN62.
Remove Batt-Li Module
Disconnect the cable. Images show the battery connector on the main board being disconnected, and the battery itself being removed. An assembly notice states: "If double-coating tape on the back of battery is not working, please put some more on it."
Switch Board Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the Switch Board Module from UN62.
Remove Switch Board Module
Remove 1 screw (M2*2.5L). Images show the switch board module secured by a screw, which is circled in red.
Final State
When all above actions are finished, the main board is left.
