Introduction

This is a comprehensive guide on replacing the battery in your Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop. If your laptop can no longer retain a charge, it is probable that your dealing with a malfunctioning battery that needs to be replaced.

A properly functioning battery is responsible for supplying power to your laptop. As time passes and your laptop's battery undergoes numerous charge cycles, it may exhibit a quicker discharge rate. If you observe that your fully charged battery is depleting more rapidly than usual, it's advisable to perform a battery calibration to ascertain its true charging capacity. However, if you consistently experience substantial reductions in battery percentage, it's a clear indicator that it's time to replace your battery.

If you notice that your battery is swollen, take proper precautions. A punctured battery can cause a dangerous fire.

Before beginning, make sure that you power down your device.

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    • Flip laptop so the back cover faces up.

    • Remove the ten (M2x9) screws.

    • Remove the three (M2x4.5) screw.

    • Loosen (M2.5x6) pop-open screw without removing screw from the cover.

    • Pop-open screw CANNOT be removed. Do NOT try and remove it with any other tool. This can damage the screw and/or back cover.

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    • Place iFixit opening tool at the pop-open screw (bottom right screw), there will be a gap there to place your tool.

    • Pry your way around the perimeter of the laptop.

    • Plastic clips holding the back cover will pop free as you pry. You will hear popping noises. This is normal.

    • During reassembly push down around the perimeter of the back cover to snap the plastic clips into place.

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    • Gently lift the back cover open and remove it.

    • Plastic clips in the center of the cover will pop free when lifting the cover. Hearing popping noises and feeling some resistance is normal.

    • During reassembly, push down at the center of the cover with your hands and the hooks will snap back into place.

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    • Use the plastic spudger to gently slide back the metal retaining clasp from the connector.

    • Place your spudger under the connector and carefully pry each side up.

    • DO NOT use any metal tool for this step. Doing so may cause sparks and a short circuit to occur damaging your laptop.

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    • Remove the four (M2x4.5) screws securing the battery.

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    • Lift the battery and remove it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Omar Henriquez

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