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E23251 First Edition / January 2024 Service Manual...
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Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement.
Table of Contents Disclaimer ........................4 Guidelines........................4 Repair Tooling List .....................6 ASUS AY2201 overview ...................8 Major components ....................10 Disassembly .........................18 Disassembly .........................29 Service Manual...
ASUS parts and correct tools. Please note that the product’s water resistance is not guaranteed if it is repaired by someone without the necessary skills.
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• Ensure that the AeroActive Cooler 6 (AY2201_AY2206) is powered down. • Disconnect the AC plug from the AeroActive Cooler 6 (AY2201_ AY2206). • Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands. • Always wear a grounding strap on your hand to protect the AeroActive Cooler 6 (AY2201_AY2206) from static discharge.
Repair Tooling List NOTE: The tools without part numbers can be purchased from electronics supply stores. 1. Thermal grease 2. Thermal Grease 3. Thermal grease LF3500 Fixtures scraper Part Number: Part Number: 16TT0-0002T000 20LT0-R00HX000 4. Heating Platform 5. Heating Platform Screwdriver (110V) (220V)
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Pick 0.5mm Part Number: 20LT0-0007W000 Service Manual...
ASUS AY2201 overview Top view Power button cover Cooler button Unlock button Rear view Front view Cooler button Aura light Bottom view Kickstand USB Type-C port Service Manual...
Major components AY2201 COOLING RUBBER AY2201 KEY RUBBER AY2201 DEVICE LABEL AY2201 USB RUBBER AY2206 DEVICE LABEL AY2206 USB RUBBER Service Manual...
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AY2201-1A FANDONGLE AY2201 main board KAPTON BASE ASSY *5pcs AY2206-1A FANDONGLE BASE ASSY AY2201 FAN GASKET AY2201 main board/ NUC1261 AY2206 main board/ NUC1261 Service Manual...
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AY2201 SUB_BD AY2201_USB_FPC AY2206 SUB_BD AY2201 SINK GASKET AY2201 FANDONGLE COOLING CHIP AY2201 KEY SPONGE F AY2201 FANDONGLE HEATSINK THERMAL PAD Service Manual...
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AY2201 INBOX FAN AY2201-1A FANDONGLE HEATSINK ASSY AY2201-1A FANDONGLE FRAME AY2201 LOGO AD ASSY Service Manual...
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AY2201-1A FANDONGLE LOGO ASSY AY2201 FAN DONGLE LED LOGO MODULE AY2201 LED_KEY_FPC_L AY2201 LED_KEY_FPC_R Service Manual...
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AY2201 KEY SPONGE F AY2201 FRAME AD AY2201-1A FANDONGLE COVER ASSY AY2206-1A FANDONGLE COVER ASSY AY2201 USB PCB AD Service Manual...
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SCREW M1.4*2.5L (2.8,0.4) (K) #0 Service Manual...
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SCREW M1.4*6.5L (2.7,0.5)K #0 SCREW M1.4*4.5L (4.5,0.5) (K) #0 ROG SEALED LABEL FOR PHONE Service Manual...
Disassembly Caution: ASUS hereby provides a basic instruction for the disassembly of ASUS products, i.e. to remove components and materials that require selective treatments, which are defined by Annex II of the European Union (EU) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ EC.
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- components containing refractory ceramic fibers as described in Commission Directive 97/69/EC of 5 December 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 67/548/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, - components containing radioactive substances with the exception of components that are below the exemption thresholds set in Article 3 of and Annex I to Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health...
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Remove the device label. Remove the Cooling Rubber with the metal plate. Remove the Key Rubber. Service Manual...
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Press into the holes to remove the USB Rubber. Remove the Sealed Labels and the screws(*5). Remove the base assembly. Service Manual...
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NOTE: When replacing the BASE ASSY, ensure to replace the new SINK GASKET *2pcs within the green frame. Be careful not to push out the CU plate. Remove the SUB_BD. Small BD USB PCB AD NOTE: Replace a new USB PCB AD when replacing a new SUB_BD. Service Manual...
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Remove the screws (*3) and then remove the cover assembly. Cover assembly Unplug Logo FPC/Key FPCs/Fan FPC/Cooling Chip FPC. Cooling Chip FPC Logo FPC Fan FPC Key FPC Key FPC Service Manual...
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10. Use a knife to clean the thermal paste on the cooling chip and BASE assembly. 11. Remove the main board from the module. 12. Loosen the screws (x2). Service Manual...
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13. Remove the Fan Thermal Module. Fan & Heatsink assembly NOTE: Replace new KEY SPONGE F *2 when replacing a new HEATSINK ASSY. Service Manual...
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14. Remove the Fan from the heatsink assembly. 15. Use a pick to remove the LOGO ASSY. Service Manual...
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16. Remove the LOGO FPC and Key FPCs. Logo FPC Key FPC Key FPC NOTE: Replace new FPCs and KEY SPONGE F when replacing a new FRAME ASSY. Service Manual...
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17. Use the Heat Platform to heat up the chip at 70°C for 2 minutes, then use a knife to remove the chip from the module. NOTE: Replace a new HEATSINK THERMAL PAD when replacing a new cooling chip. Service Manual...
Disassembly Thread the fan wire through the hole and tighten the screws (*3) on the fan assembly. fan assembly Install the fan assembly onto the mid-frame, secure the screws (*2), and attach the LOGO assembly. LOGO assembly Service Manual...
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Attach the main board to the fan assembly and connect the Logo FPC, Cooling Chip FPC, Fan FPC, and Key FPCs to the main board. Cooling Chip FPC Logo FPC Fan FPC Key FPC Key FPC Secure the screws (*2) on the main board. Service Manual...
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Important: cable check 1) After assembling the fan connector, ensure that the cable does not cross over the switch or red glue. 2) Avoid any intersection between the FAN cable and the cooling chip cable. Service Manual...
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3) Apply MB KAPTON *1 to secure the OK cable. 4) Apply MB KAPTON *1 along the upper edge of the connector, aligning it with the red line and covering the entire connector. Service Manual...
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5) Paste MB KAPTON *3 on the green frame, ensuring it covers the location marked by the red frame. Install USB FPC to the main board. Install FAN assembly into FRONT Case assembly. Service Manual...
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Make sure the main board is installed properly into FRONT Case assembly. Position the Thermal Grease Fixture in the center of the cooling chip as shown and apply thermal grease LF3500 to fill the entire hole. Service Manual...
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Install the Base assembly into FRONT Case assembly. 10. Secure the 5 screws and affix a fresh ROG SEALED LABEL FOR PHONE. 11. Install Key Rubber and USB Rubber. Key Rubber USB Rubber SEALED LABEL Service Manual...
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12. Install the new Cooling Rubber and Device Label. Service Manual...