Introduction

This guide will lead you through the steps to replace the Transformer Pad TF103C Headphone Jack on your ASUS laptop. It provides you with detailed steps with pictures and requires few commonly used tools. If you follow this guide step by step, then you should be able to replace this part with little to no previous technical experience.

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    • Turn the power off.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the top and bottom covers of the laptop. The two covers are attached all along the outside of the laptop.

    • Use a thin screwdriver if you don't have an opening tool.

    • Gently pull upwards and carefully pry open the bottom and top covers.

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    • Slide the tool along all four edges of the laptop and continue to pull the tool upwards to fully remove the bottom case from the laptop.

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    • Remove the back cover once it is detached then set it aside.

    • Rotate your laptop to match the orientation shown in the picture to make the guide easier to follow.

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    • Remove the tape and unplug the wire that attaches to both speakers from the soundboard.

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    • Use the +J000 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the M2 screw and plastic bracket.

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    • Remove the black tape from the ribbon cable and separate the cable from the soundboard.

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    • Use the +J000 to remove the three mounting screws from the soundboard.

    • Keep the screws together and organized. (Label, if necessary).

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    • Remove the soundboard which has the headphone jack attached to it and replace with the new soundboard.

    • Once done reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Conclusion

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

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