ME400C VivoTab Smart Teardown Tablet

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Asus VivoTab Smart

Specifications:

• Model: VivoTab Smart
• Author: Oh Tee
• Toolkit: Essential Electronics Toolkit (1)

Product Usage Instructions:

Step 1 – Back Panel Removal:

Use a plastic spudger or pry tool to carefully remove the back
panel.

Step 2 – Inside the Tablet:

1. Remove the two screws holding the power connector in
place.

2. Unscrew and disconnect the speaker assembly with four screws
and one cable.

3. Secure the micro-SD reader by removing three screws and a
pop-on connector.

4. Take caution with the battery tray as it is held in place
with strong adhesive.

5. Disconnect the touch board cables and four cable connectors
across the battery.

6. Note the magnets at the bottom center for potential case
cover or unused feature.

Step 3 – Inside the Tablet, Continued:

1. Disconnect boards, speakers, and micro-SD card reader.

2. Remove nine screws holding the frame in place.

3. Carefully remove the frame to access the LCD, micro USB jack,
and digitizer.

4. Ensure the micro USB jack wire is guided through the frame
holes when removing.

Step 4 – Screen & Step 5 – Fully Disassembled:

1. Remove two screws holding the micro USB jack and LSD in
place.

2. Be cautious not to touch the LSD face or digitizer inside to
avoid leaving fingerprints that cannot be wiped off after
reassembly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I reassemble the tablet after following the teardown

instructions?

A: Yes, you can reassemble the tablet by following the
disassembly steps in reverse order carefully.

Q: What should I do if I encounter any difficulties during

disassembly?

A: If you face any challenges during disassembly, refer back to
the manual or seek professional help to avoid damage to the
components.

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Asus VivoTab Smart Teardown
Written By: Oh Tee

TOOLS: Essential Electronics Toolkit (1)
Step 1 — Back Panel

Remove back panel with plastic spudger or other pry tool.

Step 2 — Inside the Tablet

Two screws hold the power connector in place. Remove these before trying to remove anything else.
Four screws and one cable will remove the speaker assembly.
Three screws and a pop on connector secure the micro-SD reader.
There are several screws that

There are several screws that hold the battery tray in place. The battery is held in with fairly strong adhesive, so I didn’t try to take it out of the tray.
Three cables are attached to the touch board. I didn’t try to remove this board from the frame.
Disconnect the four cable connectors that lay across the battery. The cables with blue tabs do not have a locking mechanism holding the cable in place.
There are two magnets located at the bottom center. More than likely used for a case cover or for a feature not included on this tablet.

Step 3 — Inside the Tablet, Too

Once the boards, speakers, and micro-SD card reader have been disconnected, the frame is left sitting on top of the LCDdigitizer.
There are nine screws holding the frame in place.
Remove the frame and the LCD, micro USB jack, and digitizer can be accessed.
Take caution when removing the frame. The wire for the micro USB jack runs through the frame and needs to be walked through the holes by hand.

Step 4 — Screen Step 5 — Fully Disassembled

Two screws hold the micro USB jack in place. Two screws hold the LSD in place. Take care to not touch the LSD face or the inside of the digitizer if they are going to be reused. Finger prints inside the tablet cannot be wiped off after reassembly!
All Parts laying out after disassembly. Please pardon the debris on the desk.

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