Asus G713R, ROG STRIX G17 Series Manual

Disclaimer
ASUS is not responsible for direct, indirect, intentional or unintentional damages resulting from improper installation and operation.

Service Overview

• Carefully read through this Service Guide for a look at various components of the device before performing any service and repairs.
• To provide the best service, we have provided the below information for technicians from distributors and resellers to perform the complete device disassembly and assembly. Before performing the procedures, please be sure to read through the overview in this service guide for component overview to avoid any unwarranted damages to the device hardware.
• The following contents include all part numbers mentioned in the service guide are used for reference only, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the Orderbook.

• Due to sales policy difference, the components might have different specifications on the same series product, please refer to E-manual by model.

Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. If you have any operational issues, please contact the service hotline.

ROG STRIX G17(G713) Overview

Components Top View

Components Bottom View

Repair Overview

This chapter describes disassembly and assembly (Assemble document please look up from the last page), please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete disassembly procedure.

Precautions: Before you perform any service or repair on the notebook, please pay special attention to the cautions prevent any damages to the notebook.

1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Before disassembling any part, please disconnect all power source. ex: AC plug/Battery connector/Power protect screw etc.
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
   
4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
5. Please refer to "ANSI ESD S20.20" about ESD protection measure.
6. Put the disassembled parts in the functional PE BAG to avoid any damages of the A/B/C/D part.
   
7. The maintenance environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.
8. To avoid scratching on the surface of machine; please use anti-static and soft materials to put on desk in repair environment as below photo.

9. Screw Appearance Criteria: If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
   
   1. Shape deformed.
   2. Damaged head – unable to drive in or the stripped screw.
   3. Damaged unable to securely tighten.
   4. Paint scratched off.
   5. Rusty
10. The following chapter includes all part numbers mentioned in service guide are used for reference only, actual part name depends on different SKU, if you need the exact part number for ordering, please refer to the Orderbook.
11. Due to sales policy difference, the components may have different specifications on the same model. Please note that all pictures and components shown on Service Guide are for disassembly/assembly description purpose only, so please refer to the actual product for disassemble/assemble.

Appropriate Tools

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ROG STRIX G17 (G713R) series notebook.

Screwdriver
Please accord to different screw specification to choose different screwdriver and head.

Plastic Blade

Plastic Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert/tidy cables.

Thickness Gauge
Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm. Use it to measure the gap.

Magnetism Board
Suggest local buy magnetism board to place screw, avoid mix different type screw to cause assembly damage.

Please prepare and select the appropriate tools to disassemble/assemble for the ROG STRIX G17 (G713R) series notebook.

Item	Part Name	Memo
❶	Silicone scraping pen
❷	Conductonaut 1g (Liquid Metal)	Please store it in the environment of 10 ~ 40 ℃. Please keep cover tightly closed until ready for next time use. Shipping category: Dangerous Goods.
❸	AMD Rembrandt steel plate
❹	Stainless steel plate (60mm*20mm*0.2t)
❺	95% alcohol
❻	Dust-free cloth
❼	Dust-free cotton swab//class 100 (100pcs)

BOTTOM CASE

Disassembly Notice
Step 1: Remove screws *10pcs.
Step 2: Use plastic blade to pry the bottom case.
Step 3: Disconnect LED R and LED L connector.

There are cables connected to MB, so please do not pull out the bottom case directly. Please disconnect the cables and then remove the bottom case.

Disassembly Notice
Step 1: Remove screws*2pcs and LED module.
Step 2: Disconnect LED BD FFC*2pcs.

Assembly Notice
Please follow red mark below to tidy FFC.

If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

BATTERY

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Before disassembly battery connector, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in order to IC damage.

Step 1: Use the non-conductive pry tool to push iron sheet.
Step 2: Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
Step 3: Remove screws *4pcs.
Step 4: Remove BATTERY.
Step 5: Remove BATTERY Cable.

SSD and DDR

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the screw and SSD *1pc.
Step 2: Remove Thermal Pad and Graphite Sheet.
Step 3: Tear off DDR Absorber.
Step 4: Unlock and remove DDR *2pcs.

Assembly Notice
When installing the SSD, please keep the SSD less then 15 degrees with motherboard, and then insert the SSD.

For SSD assembly, please paste the Graphite Sheet. Graphite sheet don't reuse

Please use this SSD slot as first priority.

After DDR assembly, please paste the Absorber on slot.

SOUL KEY BOARD & WIFI CARD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the screw *1pc and remove SOUL KEY BD.
Step 2: Disconnect the RF CABLE connectors *2pcs.
Step 3: Remove the screw *1pc.
Step 4: Remove WIFI CARD.

Assembly Notice
Please according to below image to assemble RF cable.

SPEAKER

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Release the tape *2pcs.
Step 2: Disconnect the SPEAKER connector.
Step 3: Remove the SPEAKER.

Assembly Notice
For Speaker assembly, please follow the mark below to tidy up cable.

FAN

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Disconnect the FAN connectors *2pcs.(yellow mark)
Step 2: Remove screws *6pcs.(red mark)
Step 3: Release tapes *2pcs.
Step 4: Remove FAN *2pcs.

Assembly Notice
Please use the correct technique to take fans off to avoid getting out of shape.

Please tidy up EDP cable according to below image.

MAIN BOARD With THERMAL MODULE

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Disconnect the connectors. (yellow mark)
Step 2: Tear off TP MODULE GND CONDUCTIVE TAPE.
Step 3: Remove screws *8pcs.(red mark)
Step 4: Remove MB with Thermal module.

Assembly Notice
Please according to below image to assemble ANT and RF cable.

If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

THERMAL MODULE

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Please follow the reverse screws numbers to remove screws *8pcs.
Step 2: Remove the THERMAL MODULE from MB.

Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take it out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.

Assembly Notice

1. THERMAL MODULE
   Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
   Material: FCR-AS Grease
   MB
   Location:[GPU]
   Material: GA500 Grease
   MB
   Location:[CPU]
   Material: Conductonaut Liquid Metal

2. Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.

Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

The heat sink contains liquid metal and should only be removed by authorized service personnel. Significant damage may occur to motherboard components if the heat sink is improperly removed.

MAIN BOARD

Mainboard connector placement

Materials on mainboard

INDICATOR BD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the INDICATOR BD

Assembly Notice
If FFC is damage during disassembly, please replace new one. Here are some samples of FFC damage:

When reassembly INDICATOR BD, please according to below image to paste KB BRKT LED BD CONDUCTIVE TAPE *2pcs.

MIC BOARD

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the screws*4pcs.
Step 2: Remove the Hinge cover.
Step 3: Disconnect the FFC and remove the screws *2pcs.
Step 4: Remove the MIC BD and MIC RUBBER *2pcs.

TOUCHPAD MODULE

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Disconnect the FFC.
Step 2: Tear off GND CONDUCTIVE TAPE.
Step 3: Remove screws *3pcs.
Step 4: Remove TOUCHPAD MODULE.

Assembly Notice
When reassembly TOUCHPAD module, please make sure to paste GND CONDUCTIVE TAPE.

For New TOUCHPAD Module assembly, please follow the steps below.
Step-1: Assembly below parts on new TP FRAME.

Step-2: Assembly TP FRAME on top case, paste TP PCB TAPE and tear off the release paper.

KEYBOARD MODULE

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the screws*6pcs.
Step 2: Remove the KEYBOARD MODULE.

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Please follow the mark location to assembly and tidy up WIFI ANTENNA.

LCD BEZEL

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Remove LCD Bezel

1. Start from the bottom right corner of the bezel, using the Plastic Blade to pry open bezel.
   
2. Due to tapes behind the lower edge of bezel, please follow the direction shown in the red arrow, peel the bezel away slowly. While peeling, please move the Plastic Blade slowly in the parallel direction to the panel and pressing the panel's black Mylar downward (As mark in green) to ensure the black Mylar and the tape behind the bezel are well separated.
   
3. Due to tapes behind the lower edge of bezel, please follow the direction shown in the yellow arrow, peel the bezel away slowly. While peeling, please move the Plastic Blade slowly in the parallel direction to the panel and pressing the panel's black Mylar downward (As mark in green) to ensure the black Mylar and the tape behind the bezel are well separated.
   

Assembly Notice
When reuse the LCD BEZEL:
Please paste new LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE before assembly BEZEL. (New LCD BEZEL already contains LCD BEZEL ADHESIVE *4pcs)

LCD PANEL

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove screws *8pcs, then remove Right hinge.
Step 2: Unlock hinge cap hook, then remove Left hinge.
Step 3: Pull out LCD adhesive *2pcs.
Step 4: Disconnect the EDP cable then separate LCD PANEL.

Assembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

1. Before assembly Left hinge, please follow the steps to tidy up EDP cable, hinge cap and L HINGE.
   

2. When reassembly Hinge, please make sure to paste the hook rubber. (2pcs)
   
3. When reusing the LCD PANEL or BEZEL : Please use the fingertip to clean the residual glue on PANEL or BEZEL.
   
4. When assembly the LCD PANEL : Align the LCD to the upper side of the LCD Cover.
   

LCD COVER

Disassembly Notice
Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.

Step 1: Remove the EDP CABLE.

Disassembly

1. When reuse the LCD COVER : Please paste LCD ADHESIVE R and L *2pcs (yellow mark). (New LCD COVER already contains LCD ADHESIVE R and L *2pcs)
   
2. Please follow the mark below to tidy up EDP cable on LCD COVER.
   

Safety precautions

• Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC before installing or removing any components.
• Ensure to place your Notebook PC on a stable surface before installing or removing any components.
• Detach the clip or flap before removing the signal cables to prevent damage.
• Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug evenly to avoid damage. Ensure to connect the signal cables in the correct orientation.
• Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC with liquid detergent to avoid risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect all power cables and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before installing or removing any components. Ensure to read and follow the instructions in the manual.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Keep liquids or moisture away from your Notebook PC to avoid short circuits.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs.
• Ensure to properly install all the components before connecting the AC power.
• Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
• Ensure to install the correct screw models on your Notebook PC to prevent damage.

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