ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY Back Case Replacement

Written By: Benyamin Claxton

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY Back Case Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

This guide is for replacing the back case of the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY.

This is a prerequisite for any guide requiring removal of internal parts, as the back case prevents access to internal components. Any problem found on the troubleshooting page with internal part replacement as a solution will use this guide. Be sure to check the troubleshooting page before beginning in case the issue is only software-related.

The back case is hardened plastic and inflexible. While it is difficult to bend, bending the back case only a little further than what is "safe" will cause it to snap.

Make sure to fully shut down the device and unplug any chargers and peripherals before beginning.

Tools

Step 1

Turn off the laptop.
Disconnect the charging cable.
Failure to disconnect the charging cable and power down the computer could result in personal or property damage.
Flip the laptop so the back is facing up.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 6 mm screws that secure the back panel.
Use the same screwdriver to remove the six 13 mm screws securing the back panel.

Step 3

Insert the plastic opening tool at a corner and pry up along the edges, leaving the back side with the hinges for last.
Do not insert the opening tool too far into the laptop to avoid damaging internal components.

Step 4

Gently lift up the back panel to release any remaining clips on the side with the hinges and remove the panel.

Recommend a step here to unplug the battery internally. I discovered that you can short out the display ribbon cable pretty easily if you don't have it perfectly aligned with the connector bracket. It led to one of my pins being fried black and a gross deposit in the connector. Still seems to work though.

Ben Hart -