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Asus G Series Service Manual

Asus G Series Service Manual

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E23280
First Edition / May 2024
SERVICE MANUAL
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  • Page 1 E23280 First Edition / May 2024 SERVICE MANUAL More info:...
  • Page 2 Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Disclaimer ........................6 Safety precautions .....................6 Pre-repair checklist ....................8 Installation tools......................9 Diagnostic tools ......................9 Major components ....................10 Chapter 2: Service Procedures Bottom cover .......................16 Removal ..........................17 Installation ........................19 Battery ...........................21 Removal ..........................22 Installation ........................
  • Page 4 Fan module, heat pipe heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) ..........................49 Removal ..........................51 Installation ........................55 Power button ......................60 Removal ..........................61 Installation ........................63 Woofer speakers ......................65 Removal ..........................66 Installation ........................67 Tweeter speakers .......................68 Removal ..........................69 Installation ........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 6: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer ASUS is not responsible for direct, indirect, intentional or unintentional damages resulting from improper installation and operation. Safety precautions • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
  • Page 7 • Disconnect cables, connectors, and power plugs by pulling the plug evenly to avoid damage. • Use the correct screw models on your device to prevent damage. • Confirm that the cable orientation is correct before connecting any cables. • Fully remove all adhesive residue after removing and before installing any components.

  • Page 8: Pre-Repair Checklist

    Pre-repair checklist • Read the entire manual before starting any service procedures and follow all instructions. • Back up the data on your device. • Place your device on a clean and stable surface. • Turn off your device. • Disconnect all connected peripherals and cables.

  • Page 9: Installation Tools

    Installation tools Screwdriver Plastic blade Tweezers Diagnostic tools Use ASUS System Diagnostics after completing any service procedures to ensure that all components are working properly. For more information, visit www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1048490/.

  • Page 10: Major Components

    Major components Models with a vapor chamber heat sink...
  • Page 11 Top cover 15. Tweeter speakers Camera module 16. Keyboard backlight cable Camera cable 17. Touchpad cable LCD light bar cable 18. Power button board cable LCD CCD light cable 19. Power button board eDP cable 20. Motherboard Antenna cables 21. Heat sink Hinge cap (left) 22.
  • Page 12 Models with a heat pipe heat sink...
  • Page 13 Top cover 16. Keyboard backlight cable Camera module 17. Touchpad cable Camera cable 18. Power button board cable LCD light bar cable 19. Power button board LCD CCD light cable 20. Motherboard eDP cable 21. Heat sink Antenna cables 22. CPU fan Hinge cap (left) 23.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Service Procedures

    Chapter 2: Service Procedures...

  • Page 16: Bottom Cover

    Bottom cover Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and complete the Pre-repair Checklist. Screw list M2.0 X 9.5L (4pcs) M2.0 X 7.0L (3pcs) M2.0 X 4.5L (4pcs)

  • Page 17: Removal

    Removal IMPORTANT! System power will be cut off automatically upon removal of the bottom cover. To restore power, reattach the bottom cover securely and connect the AC power adapter to your Notebook PC after the servicing is complete. Remove the rubber cover(s) to expose the screw(s) underneath. Remove the screw(s) from the bottom cover.
  • Page 18 Use the plastic blade to pry open the indicated area of the bottom cover as shown in the illustration below. Remove the bottom cover. IMPORTANT! Avoid sliding the plastic blade along the side of your device or air vents to prevent damage.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT! System power will be cut off automatically upon removal of the bottom cover. To restore power, reattach the bottom cover securely and connect the AC power adapter to your Notebook PC after the servicing is complete. Install the bottom cover. Gently press down on the bottom cover until it clicks into place.
  • Page 20 Secure the bottom cover using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Align and put the rubber cover(s) in place.

  • Page 21: Battery

    Battery Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover Screw list M2.0 X 4.5L (4pcs)

  • Page 22: Removal

    Removal Remove the polyester film. GU605MI/GU605MV/GU605MU GU605MY/GU605MZ...
  • Page 23 Disconnect the battery power cable. IMPORTANT! • Disconnect the battery power cable by lifting the side with the red wires first. • Serious risk of fire or explosion may occur if the battery is punctured. If you are uncertain about proceeding, stop and contact an authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 24 Remove the screw(s) from the battery. Remove the battery. Remove the battery power cable.

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Connect the battery power cable to the battery. Install the battery. Secure the battery using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 26 Reconnect the battery power cable.
  • Page 27 Align and attach the polyester film. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section. GU605MI/GU605MV/GU605MU GU605MY/GU605MZ...

  • Page 28: M.2 Ssd Module

    M.2 SSD module Before you begin 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. Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist.

  • Page 29: Removal

    Removal Remove the tape (if available) and remove the screw(s). Remove the M.2 SSD module(s) from the motherboard.
  • Page 30 Remove the aluminum foil sleeve. Remove the absorber sheet(s) from both sides of the M.2 SSD module(s).
  • Page 31 Remove the thermal pad(s) from the motherboard.

  • Page 32: Installation

    Installation Install the thermal pad(s) on the motherboard.
  • Page 33 Attach the absorber sheet(s) to both sides of the M.2 SSD module(s). Insert the M.2 SSD module(s) into the aluminum foil sleeve.
  • Page 34 Align and insert the M.2 SSD module(s) into the M.2 connector(s), and secure the M.2 SSD module(s) to the motherboard using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Align and reattach the tape (if available). Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 35: Wlan Module

    WLAN module Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module Screw list M2.0 X 2.0L (1pc)

  • Page 36: Removal

    Removal Disconnect the antenna cable(s), then remove the screw and remove the WLAN module. 15° <...

  • Page 37: Installation

    Installation Install the WLAN module, then secure the WLAN module using the screw you removed earlier and reconnect the antenna cable(s). Route the cable through the cable guides. IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if cables are not properly routed through the cable guides. Confirm that all cables are routed through each of the indicated cable guides before proceeding.

  • Page 38: Fan Module (Vapor Chamber Heat Sink Models)

    Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery Screw list M2.0 X 4.5L (2pcs) M2.0 X 4.0L (4pcs)

  • Page 39: Removal

    Removal Remove the screw(s), then disconnect the fan connector(s). Tilt the fan(s) upward and remove the fan(s) sideways.

  • Page 40: Installation

    Installation Tilt the fan(s) downward, then align and install the fan(s) sideways. Secure the fan(s) using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Reconnect the fan connector. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 41: Vapor Chamber Heat Sink And Motherboard (On Selected Models)

    Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) Before you begin 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. IMPORTANT! Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed.
  • Page 42 • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) Screw list M2.0 X 4.0L (8pcs) M2.0 X 2.0L (3pcs)

  • Page 43: Removal

    Removal Remove the screw(s), then remove the bracket.
  • Page 44 Disconnect the cable(s) from the motherboard as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 45 Remove the screw(s) from the motherboard. Slightly lift the left side of the motherboard, then remove the motherboard with the heat sink installed on top.

  • Page 46: Installation

    Installation Tilt up the left side of the motherboard, then align the right side of the motherboard with the I/O ports on the right side to install the motherboard with the heat sink installed on top. Secure the motherboard using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 47 Reconnect the cable(s) as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 48 Secure the bracket using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 49: Fan Module, Heat Pipe Heat Sink And Motherboard (On Selected Models)

    Fan module, heat pipe heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) Before you begin 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. IMPORTANT! Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed.
  • Page 50 • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module Screw list M2.0 X 4.5L (2pcs) M2.0 X 4.0L (16pcs) M2.0 X 2.0L (4pcs)

  • Page 51: Removal

    Removal Remove the screw(s), then remove the bracket.
  • Page 52 Disconnect the cable(s) from the motherboard as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 53 Remove the screw(s) from the motherboard. Slightly lift the left side of the motherboard, then remove the motherboard with the fan modules and heat sink installed on top.
  • Page 54 Turn over the motherboard, then remove the tape securing the fan module(s) to the motherboard. Turn over the motherboard again, then remove the screw(s) and disconnect the fan cable(s). Remove the fan module(s).

  • Page 55: Installation

    Installation Align and install the fan module(s) to the motherboard. Secure the motherboard using the screw(s) you removed earlier, then reconnect the fan cable(s).
  • Page 56 Turn over the motherboard, then align and reattach the tape to secure the fan module(s) to the motherboard.
  • Page 57 Tilt up the left side of the motherboard, then align the right side of the motherboard with the I/O ports on the right side to install the motherboard with the heat sink installed on top. Turn over the motherboard again, secure the motherboard using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 58 Reconnect the cable(s) to the motherboard as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 59 Secure the bracket using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 60: Power Button

    Power button Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 61: Removal

    Screw list M2.0 X 2.0L (2pcs) Removal Remove the tape. Remove the screw(s) from the power button board, then remove the power button board and reveal the power button. Turn over the power button board, then disconnect the cable from the bottom of the board.
  • Page 62 Remove the power button.

  • Page 63: Installation

    Installation Install the power button.
  • Page 64 Reconnect the cable to the bottom of the board. Turn over the power button board, then install the power button board. Secure the power button board using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Align and attach the tape. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 65: Woofer Speakers

    Woofer speakers Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 66: Removal

    Removal Remove the tape. Partially peel off the lower part of the polyester film and remove the woofer speaker cable from the cable guides as shown in the illustration below. Remove the woofer speakers.

  • Page 67: Installation

    Installation Install the woofer speakers. Route the woofer speaker cable through the cable guides. IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if cables are not properly routed through the cable guides. Confirm that all cables are routed through each of the indicated cable guides before proceeding. Reattch the lower part of the polyester film.

  • Page 68: Tweeter Speakers

    Tweeter speakers Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 69: Removal

    Removal Remove the tape, then remove the tweeter speaker cable from the cable guides. Partially peel off the lower part of the polyester film and remove the tweeter speaker cable from the cable guides as shown in the illustration below. Remove the tweeter speakers.

  • Page 70: Installation

    Installation Install the tweeter speakers. Route the tweeter speaker cable through the cable guides. IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if cables are not properly routed through the cable guides. Confirm that all cables are routed through each of the indicated cable guides before proceeding. Reattch the lower part of the polyester film.

  • Page 71: Touchpad

    Touchpad Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 72: Removal

    Screw list M2.0 X 2.0L (3pcs) Removal Disconnect and remove the touchpad FFC cable from the touchpad. Remove the tape.
  • Page 73 Remove the screw(s), then remove the touchpad module.

  • Page 74: Installation

    Installation Align and install the touchpad as shown in the illustration below. Secure the touchpad using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 75 Reconnect the cable. Reattach the tape. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 76: Display Panel Module

    Display panel module Before you begin IMPORTANT! Do not bend the display panel in any way to avoid risk of display panel leakage. Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module •...

  • Page 77: Removal

    • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) • Fan module, heat pipe heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) Screw list M2.0 X 4.0L (10pcs) M2.0 X 2.0L (7pcs) Removal On the keyboard module, remove the screw(s) and pull down the FPC cable(s) to reveal the cable latch holder(s) as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 78 Remove the tape, then remove the cable(s) from the cable guides.
  • Page 79 Remove the screw(s) and remove the thermal cover.
  • Page 80 Make sure a hand of yours hovers over the cable latch holder(s) to prevent the spring(s) from popping out in the next step. Use the plastic blade to carefully pry up the latches and remove the spring(s). Pry up the latch holder(s) from the right side. Remove the latch holder(s).
  • Page 81 Place your device with the display panel hanging over the edge of the workspace as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 82 Remove the screw(s).
  • Page 83 Remove the display panel module.

  • Page 84: Installation

    Installation In the orientation shown, align and place the hinges of the display panel module on the screw holes.
  • Page 85 Secure the hinges using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 86 Thread the cable(s) through the opening(s) in the middle of the latch holder(s) as shown in the illustration below. Flip over the latch holder(s), then align and install the latch holder(s) on the keyboard module. Install the spring(s) on the latches in the correct orientation with the small end down.
  • Page 87 Secure the thermal cover using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
  • Page 88 Route the cable through the cable guides. IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if cables are not properly routed through the cable guides. Confirm that all cables are routed through each of the indicated cable guides before proceeding. Reattach the tape.
  • Page 89 Cover the cable latch holder(s) with the FPC cable(s) and secure the FPC cable using the screw(s) you removed earlier. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 90: Hinge Cap

    Hinge cap Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 91: Removal

    Removal Use the plastic blade to pry open the three-part hinge cap from the display panel module as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 92: Installation

    Installation Align and install the three-part hinge cap to the display panel module. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 93: Keyboard Module

    Keyboard module Before you begin Read the Safety Precautions and Pre-repair Checklist. Remove the following components: • Bottom cover • Battery • M.2 SSD module • WLAN module • Fan module (vapor chamber heat sink models) • Vapor chamber heat sink and motherboard (on selected models) •...

  • Page 94: Removal

    • Power button • Woofer speakers • Tweeter speakers • Touchpad • Display panel module Removal Carefully peel off the bottom left corner of the polyester film to reveal the FFC cable. Disconenct and remove the cable.

  • Page 95: Installation

    Installation Reconnect the FFC cable. Reattach the polyester film. Install the components you removed in the Before you begin section.

  • Page 97: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 98: Wiring And Connection Diagrams

    Wiring and connection diagrams Top View GU605MI/GU605MV/GU605MU GU605MY/GU605MZ...
  • Page 99 Bottom View GU605MI/GU605MV/GU605MU GU605MY/GU605MZ...
  • Page 100 1. Power supply connector 13. WLAN module connector 2. HDMI connector 14. SSD connector (SSD2) 3. USB Type-C® connector 15. Keyboard connector 4. USB Type-A connector 16. Keyboard backlight connector 5. Audio connector 17. GPU fan connector 18. microSD card slot 6.

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