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Acer S200HL LCD Monitor ZIF Connector
Replacement
This replacement guide will show the necessary steps to replace the ZIF connector. Steps will
include opening up the monitor's back panel, removing the faulty motherboard, and removing the
ZIF connector.
Written By: Jeffrey Kong
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INTRODUCTION
The ZIF connector is an important electronic connection between the motherboard and the monitor
screen.
TOOLS:
Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
iFixit Opening Tool (1)
5mm Hex Screwdriver (1)
PARTS:
ZIF connector (1)
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Step 1 — Removing the Stand
Place the monitor screen face down.
Firmly hold the base of the stand with one hand and the bottom of the monitor with the other hand.
Pull the stand away from the monitor.
Step 2 — Removing the Back Panel
Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back panel from the front panel.
Start at one point of the gap and pry along the entire monitor to release the clips holding the
monitor together.
There are four clips on both the left and right sides and five clips on the top and bottom.
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Step 3
Gently lift the back panel away from
the monitor.
Step 4 — Removing Interior Motherboard Casing
Be sure to keep track of where you place your screws. A magnetic mat is great for keeping your
screws in one spot.
Unscrew the four 7.5 mm Phillips #2 screws connecting the motherboard to the metal casing.
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Step 5
Remove the four 10 mm hex screws.
Step 6
Gently lift the motherboard casing
from the monitor.
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Step 7 — Removing the Connections to the Motherboard
The following steps give instructions
for removing the three connectors
shown in the picture.
Step 8 — Removing the No Fuss Ribbon Cable Connector
Lift the black seal to release the
small ribbon connector (the No Fuss
Ribbon Cable connector) from the
motherboard.
The connector will be released from
the motherboard immediately.
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Step 9 — Removing the ZIF Connectors
Lift the black seal to release the
large ribbon connector (the ZIF
connector).
The connector will be released from
the motherboard immediately.
Step 10 — Removing the Bundled Cable Connector
Pull the bundled cable connector
gently away from motherboard.
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Step 11 — Removing the Motherboard
Gently lift the motherboard to
remove it from the monitor.
Step 12 — Removing the ZIF Connector from the Screen
Slowly pull the tape off of the ZIF
connector and the monitor.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Step 13
Lift the black seal to release the ZIF
connector.
The connector will be released from
the monitor immediately.
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