ASUS Transformer PAD TF103C

Disassembly Process

Asus Transformer PAD TF103C consists of various modules. This chapter describes the procedures for the complete unit disassembly. In addition, in between procedures, the detailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your needs.

The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:

  • Bottom Case
  • Battery
  • Speaker Module
  • FPC
  • PCB Supporter & MB 61Pin FPC
  • SUB Board
  • USB Board
  • Main Board
  • Camera Module
  • Daughter Board
  • Inner Frame
  •  LCD Module

Bottom Case

The illustrations below show how to remove the bottom cover from the unit.

1. Use the pick slit the gap near the site of volume key, then insert the plastic blade in to the gap.

2. Remove the pick, then use the plastic blade slit around the unit.

3. It can insert deeper when silt the Docking Connecter side, it makes easier to separate the Bottom Case.

4. Follow the arrow to open the Bottom Case.


Battery

The illustrations below show how to remove the battery from the unit.

1. Disconnect the Battery. (Don’t let the tweezers touch the metal!)

2. Pull 3 tapes under the Battery.

3. Remove the Battery.


Speaker Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the Speaker from the unit.

1. Tear 2 tapes on the Main Board and Speaker.

2. Disconnect the Antenna Cable and Speaker Cable on Main Board and SUB Board.

3. Remove 4 screws on the Speaker Module.

4. Remove the Speaker Module.


FPC

The illustration below shows how to remove the FPCs from Main Board.

1. Disconnect and remove the PAD DOC FFC from Main Board and Daughter Board.

2. Tear the tape on the LCD FFC Connecter from Main Board.

3. Disconnect and remove the LCD FFC from Main Board.


PCB Supporter & MB 61Pin FPC

The illustration below shows how to remove PCB Supporter and 61PIN FPC from MB.

1. Remove the PCB Supporter.

2. Remove the MB 61PIN FPC.


SUB Board

The illustration below shows how to remove the SUB Board from unit.

1. Remove 3 screws on the SUB Board.

2. Remove the SUB Board.

3. Remove the MIC Rubber.



USB Board

The illustration below shows how to remove the USB Board from unit.

1. Disconnect the FPCs on the USB Board.

2. Tear the USB PCBA EMI Gasket and remove 2 screws on the USB Boadr.

3. Remove the USB Board.


 

Main Board

The illustration below shows how to remove the Main Board from unit.

1. Disconnect the Side Key FPC.

3. Use the tweezers raise up the Rear Camera.

4. Remove the Main Board.

5. Disconnect USB BD FFC from Main Board.


Camera Module

The illustration below shows how to disassemble Rear and Front Camera module from MB.

Front Camera

Disconnect and pull out the FPC carefully.

Rear Camera

Use the tweezers to remove the front camera.


Daughter Board

The illustration below shows how to remove the Daughter Board from unit.

1. Remove 2 screws on the Daughter Board.

2. Remove the Daughter Board.


Inner Frame

The illustration below shows how to remove the Daughter Board from unit.

1. Remove the Wifi Antenna.

2. Remove the Side Key FPC.

3. Remove 8 screws on the Inner Frame.


LCD Module

The illustrations below show how to get the LCD Module from the unit.

Remove the Pad Hinge Socket.