ASUS U52F-BBG6 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

You can now move on to replacing your keyboard assembly, keep in mind it will take a lot of effort when removing the back panel.

Flip the laptop over to the back.
Slide the right latch to unlock, then simultaneously slide the left latch outward while pulling the battery out.

In the RAM and hard drive compartment, unscrew the four 3mm Phillips screws using the J1 screwdriver.
Gently pull out the hard drive.

Unscrew six 3mm Phillips screws in the RAM and hard drive compartment with the J1 screwdriver.

Insert and gently twist the flat metal spudger between the keyboard assembly and the bottom plastic cover so that a small seam is opened.
Put in the metal spudger in the seam to hold its place while twisting and levering the flat metal spudger along the whole keyboard.
Be careful not to hit any of the internals with the metal spudger. The regular black nylon spudger should be used whenever possible, especially around batteries or sensitive internal components.
You will need add a lot of pressure to open the laptop. Expect to hear snaps as the clips holding the two pieces are released.
Slowly pry off the back

Unlatch the clip attaching the white flattened flexible cord with a blue tip to the circuit board with your thumb.
Pull out the white flattened cord.

Pull back yellow tape attaching the metal colored flexible flattened cord to the circuit board.
Lift up the latch at the end of the cord.
Pull out the cord to release the keyboard.