Static electricity can damage the internal parts of an electrical device like your ASUS laptop or ROG Ally, even if you do not feel a shock. Take these steps before installing your replacement part:
- Power off and unplug the device. Before touching internal parts, disconnect the battery as shown in the repair guide for your exact model. The connector location and removal steps can differ between devices.
- Work on a clean, dry table away from carpet and other surfaces that build up static.
- Ground yourself with a grounded antistatic wrist strap or by touching a safely grounded metal object before handling the part.
- Leave the replacement in its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Hold circuit boards and other sensitive parts by their edges, avoiding the contacts and chips.
Follow your model’s repair guide throughout the installation. If you step away or move around, ground yourself again before touching the internal parts.