Tightening Your Asus Vg248 Monitor Board: A Step-By-Step Guide

The Asus VG248QE is a 24-inch gaming monitor that was released in 2013. It features a 1920x1080 pixel panel with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. The monitor has a variety of ports, including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and audio input and output jacks. To tighten the monitor board, you will need to disassemble the monitor. This involves removing the four screws securing the monitor stand and carefully detaching the bezel from the rear case. With the casing removed, you will have access to the internal components, including the motherboard. You can then tighten any loose connections or screws on the motherboard. It is important to follow the correct procedures and take appropriate safety precautions when disassembling and reassembling the monitor to avoid damage.

Removing the monitor stand

To remove the monitor stand from your ASUS VG248, start by laying the monitor face down on a smooth, clean surface. This will give you access to the back of the monitor, where the stand is attached.

You will notice four rubbery covers hiding the screws that secure the monitor stand in place. Use a stiff, pointed tool, such as a metal spudger, to pry out these plastic covers. Be careful not to lose these small pieces.

Once the covers are removed, you will see four 13.4 mm Philips #1 screws. Use the appropriate screwdriver to remove these screws, which will now be visible and accessible. After unscrewing them, carefully lift and remove the stand from the display.

Now that the stand is removed, you can proceed with further disassembly if needed. Be sure to follow any relevant safety guidelines and take appropriate precautions when working with electronic devices.

Opening the display

To open the display of your ASUS VG248 monitor, you will need to access its internal components. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

Step 1: Prepare your workspace

Lay the monitor face down on a smooth, clean surface. This will give you access to the rear of the monitor, where the screws are located.

Step 2: Remove the monitor stand

Four rubbery covers hide the four screws that secure the monitor stand in place. Use a stiff, pointed tool, such as a metal spudger, to pry out these plastic covers. Once the covers are removed, use a Philips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 13.4 mm screws. After unscrewing, remove the stand from the display.

Step 3: Release the display bezel

The display bezel is held to the rear case by plastic clips. To release these clips, pull straight up on the bezel. It is recommended to use your fingers for this step, as prying tools could damage the LCD. To protect your fingertips and prevent smudging on the LCD, lay a thin cloth over one of the long edges of the display and grip the bezel through the cloth before lifting it up.

Repeat this process for the remaining three sides, moving to the opposite long side and then to the final side. Be careful to pull straight up and not against the display, as pushing down on it could cause damage.

Step 4: Free the corners

After freeing the centers of all four sides, move on to the corners. Each corner is secured by two large clips that cannot be released by simply pulling straight up. Using a thin, stiff prying device, such as a Jimmy, press against the bottom clip in the lower left corner (located beneath the HDMI logo). While pressing the clip in, pull up on the lower edge of the bezel. The entire corner should pop free.

Once one corner is freed, you should be able to gently twist and remove the bezel, releasing all the remaining corners.

Step 5: Access the internal components

After removing the bezel, carefully lift the LCD out of the rear case. The row of adjustment buttons will come out with the display, attached by a thin ribbon cable. Be cautious not to damage this cable.

With the casing removed, you now have access to the internal components, including the button board, cables, and the housing over the motherboard.

Remember to follow these steps in reverse order to reassemble your ASUS VG248 monitor.

Removing the display bezel

To remove the display bezel of an ASUS VG248 monitor, follow these steps:

Begin by laying the monitor face down on a smooth, clean surface. This will give you access to the rear of the monitor, where the bezel is attached.

You will notice four rubbery covers hiding four screws in the rear of the monitor. Use a stiff pointed tool, such as a metal spudger, to pry out these plastic covers. With the covers removed, unscrew the four 13.4 mm Philips #1 screws that secure the monitor stand. Once the screws are removed, you can take the stand off the display.

Now, you will be able to see that the display bezel is held to the rear case by plastic clips. These clips can be released by pulling straight up on the bezel. It is important to not use any prying tools, as they could damage the LCD. Instead, use your fingers, protected by a thin cloth, to grip the side of the bezel and lift straight up. This will release a few clips in the center. Be careful to pull straight up and not to pry against the display, as pushing down on it could cause damage.

Repeat this process for the remaining three sides of the display. After lifting up the center of the next side, move to the opposite long side and lift up its center. Finally, grip the center of the last side and lift the bezel away from the rear case.

At this point, you will have freed the centers of all four sides. The corners, however, are a bit more challenging. Each corner is secured by two large clips that cannot be released by simply pulling straight up. For this step, you will need a thin, stiff prying device, such as a Jimmy. Press this tool against the bottom clip in the lower left corner, which is located beneath the HDMI logo. While pressing the clip in, pull up on the lower edge of the bezel. The entire corner should pop free.

Once one corner is released, you should be able to gently twist the bezel to free the remaining corners. If any corners are stubborn, repeat the previous step on that specific corner.

Accessing the internal components

To access the internal components of your ASUS VG248 monitor, start by laying the monitor face down on a smooth, clean surface. This will allow you to access the rear of the monitor, where you will find four rubbery covers hiding four screws that secure the monitor stand. Using a stiff, pointed tool like a metal spudger, pry out the plastic covers. Then, remove the four 13.4 mm Philips #1 screws and detach the stand from the display.

The next step is to remove the display bezel, which is held to the rear case by plastic clips. Rather than using prying tools that could damage the LCD, simply use your fingers to pull straight up on the bezel. To protect your fingertips and prevent smudging the LCD, it is recommended to lay a thin cloth over one of the long edges of the display before gripping the side of the bezel and lifting it straight up. Repeat this process for the remaining three sides, moving clockwise or counterclockwise around the display.

Once you have freed the centers of all four sides, it's time to move on to the corners. Each corner is secured by two large clips that cannot be released by simply pulling straight up. Using a thin, stiff prying device like a Jimmy, press against the bottom clip in the lower left corner (beneath the HDMI logo) while simultaneously pulling up on the lower edge of the bezel. The entire corner should pop free. After freeing one corner, you should be able to gently twist and remove the bezel, releasing all the remaining corners.

With the bezel removed, carefully lift the LCD out of the rear case. Be cautious, as the row of adjustment buttons will come out with the display and are attached by a thin ribbon cable. Take care not to damage this cable.

Now that you have removed the casing, you have successfully accessed the internal components of your ASUS VG248 monitor, including the button board, cables, and the housing over the motherboard components.

Reassembling the device

To reassemble your ASUS VG248 device, carefully follow the disassembly instructions in reverse.

First, place the LCD screen back into the rear case, ensuring that the ribbon cable connecting the row of adjustment buttons to the display is not damaged. Next, secure the four corners of the bezel by gently twisting it back into place. Then, secure the sides of the bezel by pulling down and pushing against the display. Be sure to use a thin cloth to protect your fingertips and prevent smudging on the LCD screen.

After the bezel is secured, reattach the monitor stand by screwing in the four 13.4 mm Philips #1 screws. Finally, push the plastic covers back into the four rubbery covers on the rear of the monitor, hiding the screws.

Your ASUS VG248 device is now reassembled and ready to be used again.

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