How to replace LCD Screen on ASUS VivoBook. Model number X412D laptop. Step-by-step instructions

Tools

For the installation process we'll need the following tools: Plastic picks, an X-acto knife a Phillips screwdriver,
a heat gun or a hairdryer

Shut down the laptop

To begin shutdown the laptop and disconnect the power cord

Remove the back cover

Using an X-actoc knife remove two plastic covers in the bottom corners of the bezel, one on
each side. Remove two Phillips screws located under the covers. We will attempt to remove
the bezel by gently pulling it away from the inner edge, however the bottom edge is
obstructed by the laptop body, so the entire display assembly will need to come out first.
Flip the laptop over and begin removing the Phillips screws securing the back cover.
Most of the screws are of different lengths and it is important to keep track of their positions.
Remove three longer screws from the bottom edge and set them on the desk in the same pattern
that they were in the laptop. Remove a mid-sized Phillips screw from the right edge, set it on the
desk. Remove four mid-sized screws from the upper edge, one screw is missing on this laptop.
Remove a mid-sized Phillips screw from the left edge, set it on the desk. Using a plastic pick
begin separating the back cover at the bottom edge. A final hidden Phillips screw is located
under a round cover in the middle of the back cover. Use an X-acto knife to remove the cover then
remove the screw, set it on the desk. At this point the back cover should open up, set it aside

Disconnect the battery

Use a plastic pick to free up the securing tape on the battery cable. Using the same pick disconnect the
battery connector

Separate the display assembly

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove three screws on the left hinge, there are four holes,
but this laptop only has 3 screws on each side. Remove the three Phillips screws on the
right hinge. Use a plastic pick to lift up the hinge, then use a screwdriver to further open
up the right hinge. Do the same procedure to open up the left hinge. At this point the
laptop body can be safely lifted off the display assembly. Set it aside

Remove the bezel

Proceed on removing the bezel. Pull on the inner edge, gently unsnapping the tabs underneath.
Start on the left edge, move over to the top, the right side then the bottom. Set the bezel aside

Separate the LCD

The LCD panel is mounted on adhesive. You will need to use a heat gun or a hairdryer to warm
up the edges of the display assembly from the back. Warm up the right edge, making sure
that it doesn't get too hot, then the left edge. Use a plastic pick to begin separating the
LCD on the right edge. Warm up the left edge and use a plastic pick to remove the LCD

Disconnect the video cable

Peel the securing tape over the video connector, and using both hands, gently disconnect the
video connector

Connect the new screen

Place the new LCD near the video cable. Reconnect the video connector and secure it with
clear tape. CAUTION! it is very important not to force any of the connectors. As well you
must not twist or slant the connector when plugging it in

Install the new screen

Clean the edges of the new LCD with rubbing alcohol to provide the best adhesion. Insert the new
panel into the back cover and using a micro fiber cloth press the right and the left edges of the
LCD onto the adhesive

Replace the bezel

Replace the bezel and remove the protective film from the LCD. Then go around the perimeter
gently snapping the plastic tabs. Replace the two Phillips screws into the two bottom corners
of the display assembly

Connect the display assembly to the main body

Place the laptop body onto the display assembly. Bend down the hinges onto their mounts.
Replace the three Phillips screws in the left hinge, then the three more Phillips screws into
the right hinge. Gently reconnect the video cable on the motherboard and secure it with clear
tape. Reconnect the battery connector, and secure the battery cable with tape

Replace the back cover

Secure it with three long Phillips screws at the bottom edge. One mid-sized screw on the right edge.
Replace the middle Phillips screws and cover it with its plastic cover. Replace the four Phillips
screws on the top edge and the final screw on the left edge. Replace the two plastic covers in the
two bottom corners of the display assembly.

Reconnect the power cord, turn the laptop on, and we're done!