Comments on: How to disassemble Asus UX50V

By: Nathanael

Nathanael — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 02:53:03 +0000

This tutorial will work fairly well for the U50F. As far as my uses went, there is no second cable for the keyboard, and the CPU and cooling system are immediately accessible to remove without actually taking the entire unit apart. Which is what I was trying to get at anyways, so I didn’t need to follow through all the way. Good Job as usual, mate.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:42:26 +0000

In reply to DC_DC. @ DC_DC, What is your laptop model? For Asus U50A no soldering required. If you search eBay for "U50A jack" you'll see that it's attached to a cable. You can unplug the failed jack from the motherboard and replace it with a new one. For Asus UX50V, on the other hand, soldering is required. eBay search shows just bare DC jack.

By: DC_DC

DC_DC — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:47:57 +0000

@Moondancer

To replace the power jack, is soldering required?

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:26:10 +0000

Just thought I’d get back to you regarding my Asus U50A. I finally just dismantled it using a combination of the instructions for the ux50v and trial. (Thankfully, no error, lol) It is a little more complicated than the ux50v, after removing the keyboard. There is no way to remove the housing top until you locate 3 extra screws from the bottom side, one of which can only be accessed AFTER removing the fan and copper heatsink(s), as one of the screws is UNDER the cpu heatsink “leg”. :p

As for the problem I had, there are no tutorials for actually replacing the power jack harness itself. I wish I had taken photos or shot video while I worked. Actually, I’ve not been able to find ANY tutorials for repairing the U50A, period. Everyone seems to assume that it will be very similar to the others since the parts are interchangeable. IT’S NOT. lol I had to completely dismantle the laptop, including removing the motherboard, to have access to the power jack housing on the outside position of the right hinge. The outer housing slips off inner housing of the jack after the hinge is opened and the monitor is separated from the body. The inner housing is part of a solid molded piece that guides the wiring for the monitor, and the power jack harness across the bottom of the body. it’s made of some kind of “pot metal” that more resembled “plasteel”, tho not as durable.

My problem was caused by the power jack inner housing breaking away from the rest of the molded part. I had little faith that I would be able to find that molded part, much less being able to order it, so I got out the JB Weld and very carefully put the 2 pieces together and let it all set over night under a lamp. This morning it had set hard and seemed to be good to go. I put everything back together again, (after installing the new power jack harness), and let the battery charge for awhile before powering on. It’s now working beautifully, although I had forgotten that the fan needed to be replaced also, so it’s pretty noisy. Once I get that problem fixed, I will have my favorite laptop back on the job. 😀

As for Derek’s question above: yes, it is secured with hidden latches and separates fairly easily. There is a YouTube video showing how to replace the lcd screen on that model.

Thank you for providing this tutorial, as it was enough for me to get started. 🙂 I may disassemble mine again, just so I have pics and/or video available should I (or others) need it.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:12:07 +0000

In reply to Derek. @ Derek,

I have the asus ux50v and need to replace the lcd screen. How do you take the bezel off? I dont see any rubber to take off to reveal screws or anything.

I haven't done it myself but if you don't see any screws apparently the bezel is secured to the back cover via hidden plastic latches. Maybe just insert a guitar pick (or other piece of plastic) between the bezel and cover and separate them?

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:13:52 +0000

I have the asus ux50v and need to replace the lcd screen. How do you take the bezel off? I dont see any rubber to take off to reveal screws or anything.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:37:23 +0000

Sorry, my brain sometimes doesn’t process correctly. Right after I hit “submit” I realized I was bass-ackward and it would be what you called it, not the hinge, since it’s on the outside, to the right of the hinge. (I’ve been extremely ill for quite some time and still have good & bad days)

Thanks again!

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:27:41 +0000

Greetings;
Thank you very much. I don’t know what it’s actually called, I just call it that because it’s the right side hinge for the monitor/lid and it is where the DC power jack fits in. I’ll just have to figure out how to disconnect and replace it once I get a new one. Thank you, again.

Best Regards,

Moondancer

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:16:41 +0000

In reply to Moondancer. @ Moondancer,

I have the Asus U50A and the power jack hinge has finally broken completely. I need to remove that and replace it.

Not sure what the power jack hinge is but you can find a new replacement DC jack harness on eBay for about $6.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:45:04 +0000

Hi,
Although the information provided here is excellent and potentially useful to me, it did not contain the information I need. I have the Asus U50A and the power jack hinge has finally broken completely. I need to remove that and replace it. I took it in for a battery replacement when it was still under warranty and pointed out that the hinge was loose. Best Buy told me they only deal with one issue at a time, so I chose the battery and was told to bring it back in right after I received the new battery. I live in a small rural area and have to drive 85 miles to get to the Best Buy I normally use. I never made it back in before the warranty expired. Can you help me? Thank you.