Asus X5dc Repair Manual -

Keep track of screw lengths; using a long screw in a short hole can pierce the motherboard or damage the palm rest.

The keyboard is held by small spring-loaded tabs at the top (F-key row). Depress these tabs with a flat tool to lift the keyboard and disconnect the ribbon cable. Advanced Access (Motherboard & Fan) To clean the fan or replace the CMOS battery: Remove all screws from the bottom casing. Flip the laptop and remove the keyboard. asus x5dc repair manual

For complex BGA (southbridge, GPU) failures – unless you have a rework station, consider motherboard replacement (eBay, ~$30-50). Keep track of screw lengths; using a long