Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell Netbook Disassemble Guide

[Timty]

Awo....it's really great i am looking for good Netbook for my preparation of mcpd certification so i must buy this as soon as possible.

[marketta]

they are to the desperate search of a photo of the matherboard from the in general power connector
where I can see it initials her/it of a transistor burnt smd

p/n of the motherboard is 60-OA19MB2000-D02
There are other writings on the label : 1003520600290
and also this writing 69NA19M20D02-01
I don't know if you can be useful

Re: matherboard asus 1008haI am asking a photo where I can see it initials her/it some transistor
next to the power connector


this is the photo that underlines where the transistor is lodged in matter
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48741901@N03/4464692208/

[cheskim]

Need help on disassembling the front bezel of the screen of my 1008HA to be able to get to the connector. I was able to take apart most of it except for the bottom section.

Thanks

[David]

Need help on disassembling the front bezel of the screen of my 1008HA to be able to get to the connector. I was able to take apart most of it except for the bottom section.

Thanks

To take the screen bezel out you'll need to take the rubber pieces around the bezel out with your fingernails or a small flat-head screw driver. Underneath these rubber/plastic pieces are screws. Unscrew them all and start prying the front bezel out with your fingers. Start with one of the top corners and work your way around the bezel.

[cheskim]

I did just that, but I'm having problem on the middle bottom part where the hinge is located. The bezel is attached to to this plastic thing in the middle that wraps around the hinge. Thanks

[cheskim]

Finally was able to pry the mid bottom part of the bezel. I did by closing the lid completely, and prying open with my fingernail and credit card the bottom part where the "charging lights indicator" are located. Start from one end to another. Once the plastics are separated, open the lid completely and pull the bezel out. Just a note, this netbook was not dropped nor misused in any form or manner, not been taken outside the house neither. It's only been use for the last couple of months. I was actually using it the night before the cracks on the screen suddenly appeared the next morning, starting from the mid bottom part going to the center right of the screen. I read that this is an issue with this model, but never heard anything about ASUS resolving the problem. I'll try to contact them and try to get something from them, at least a replacement screen. Thanks for all your help, I'll keep the community posted.

[sprtnbsblplya]

Thanks David!
I used this to guide me on installing an SSD into my 1001PX. It was slightly different getting it open and the internals are very different, but pretty straightforward upgrade in the end.

[leipie]

I can't get the top outer shell off. I have removed all the screws noted in the guide. It feels like there is another screw/clip or some kind of connection to the left of the touchpad. I have been using alot of force and I feel like if I pull any harder I'm going to break something.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

Thanks

Yes, strange nobody mentioned this: there is another screw on the right hand side, underneath the cable for the SD card reader.

[tetcom]

Thanks for the great post.
I adapted this info to the 1005HAB model netbook. Case dis-assembly was the same, I did have a bit of trouble separating the top case- does take some bravery. The units are similar -my unit has a bottom removable cover to access the memory and external removable battery. The 160GB SATA drive does not have any rubber or foam stuck to it to it's easily up-graded or replaced. I only needed to remove the cover to access the hd. There was a ribbon cable across it from the main board to the sata /USB IF board that is easily removed. Take out one screw holding the drive and slide it out. I am getting an image of it for backup and may want to clone to another drive for a second unit that may come with win7 starter. I prefer XP home over starter - for now.

[SebStrobist]

Yes, strange nobody mentioned this: there is another screw on the right hand side, underneath the cable for the SD card reader.

YES THERE IS!!!

I hope people with read page two before trying to force open it :/