Asus mx279h base/back panel removal

[@TheEth1c]

The only video I've been able to find where they indicate the disassembly of the back cover of the Asus MX279, really thank you very much for sharing this video, is not the best in terms of recording angle but something is better than nothing! Thanks a lot!

[@GentleStorm1]

So helpful! Thank you for sharing. I didn't want to spend $30 per "mount adapter" plus another chunk on the multi-mount itself! Thanks for taking the risk for us and showing us how it's done (and assuring/warning us that the breaking sound isn't really breaking)!

[@beyondunderground]

Not all heroes wear capes, thank you sir, life saver!

[@patrickisneat]

You are awesome! I was able to remove the mount and added a stick-on vesa adapter. I almost considered buying a new monitor.

[@bucefal_157]

Thanks man! My goal was opposite to yours: I needed to tighten my mount cause it got really loose after the years. I'm a light guy , so the amount of pressure I had to put to get that initial "crack" was a bit scary but all went fine. I'd never have dare to do this without seeing your video. Thanks again :)

[@ray9925]

Alexandre Godefroy glad this video helped you

[@JuanUrbaez]

Yes!!! I had the same issue with the base getting really loose. I was trying to figure out how to get to the base's bolts but couldn't figure it out. For me to pop off the back, I had to push the screen forward while gently tugging at the bottom edge with my nails, instead of just pushing it back. That might have been because the base was so loose. Thanks man! :)

[@emulatorretro]

@@JuanUrbaez Mine got so loose that the screw is floating around in that tiny spot. Time to go home and fix this bugger.

[@CyborgElf]

Had the same issue as you

[@KP11520]

I bet this is applicable to my VW266H and probably a lot more models, and for that, I can't thank you enough! You saved me from trashing something for sure! I HATE breaking it when it can be fixed!

The initial "crack" was really scary but after it was everything as described and relatively easy to get done. In my case I had to tighten the screws. Mission accomplished!

[@bhp-media]

Same thing for me today. Was wobbly but this got me access to tighten everything up.

[@kylejones3619]

Hahaha bro you are a legend for this video I can’t believe there was one out there on it honestly. I can’t believe asus put the arm screw behind the plate. I was baffled when mine came loose. Preciate it

[@NalaniAnderson]

Omg thank you!!! I have been fighting this thing for hours and found your video! Life saver!

[@guyomP]

I'm looking for a solution to open the monitor carefully for tighten the foot screws inside the monitor and I found your video. Thks guy for ur help.

[@phonixdrago2450]

Just thightened the long piece which connects the desktop with the ring. Thank you, made in in under 10 minutes.

[@mikemurray5563]

Helpful video! It's what I've been looking for! Absolutely trash design from Asus though, they usually don't do crap like this.

[@therichtaylor]

Rayshawn, Thank you! You have no idea how much this helped me... I'm visual and, as you mentioned, the blog posts, while some were thorough, just didn't get me there.

[@fondstone]

Thank you so much, Rayshawn. I use the stand, but the screws were loose from the factory and I couldn't tighten them from the back. Finally found a way to fasten the #$%!! wobbly screen!

[@DrStrangeSpock]

Thx for the views of it. I couldn't put pressure down to release locking points. I had to start inserting the edge of a plain kitchen butter type knife into the bottom rear edge gap and pry up slightly inch by inch along it popping out the points all around bottom and sides then carefully top area. Be careful not to pressure screen. It all popped off. I am putting a 5"x5" piece of cut sheet 1/8" inch plastic to put washer and nuts thru to better support wall bracket screwed into outside as the rear is so thin it could fracture. Metal would do too. There is a $20 adapter holder on Amazon that screws into base after circle stand pulled with screw removed but it makes the screen stand out 6" from holder. You dont have to pull back though. I want it flat against the wall on the articulating arm mount i got for $16.

[@codywight]

Hey man. this video helped allot actually! same kind of method worked for my Asus VZ-279H monitor!

[@sxintas]

Rayshawn: Thanks for the video. I couldn't figure out how to get that stand off until your video. I really appreciate your video, it helped a lot.

[@ray9925]

I'm happy this help you

[@nachogarza]

2021, Best video about fixing base issues in the Asus MX monitor

[@diy_makoto]

Thank you for your help as I was having trouble figuring out how to disassemble it.

[@Теориябольшогожмыха-ч6г]

Харош, шоколад. Я, когда с креплением стал париться, думал, разбирать не буду, бо сложно. А тут винт и пару движений, в общем, пасиб :))

[@BlattKirschen]

That pushing down method worked for my VX238h-p. Thank you.

[@DDSnags]

Thank you bro! I had a screen that wouldn't turn on and I was trying to figure out how to open it and after watching your video, I opened it with ease and got her workin! You're a BOSS.!

[@Belnock]

Do you remember how you fixed the power on issue? My power cable if I press on it will turn on, even with case off. If I let go of cable, it turns off as if I unplugged it.

[@DDSnags]

@@Belnock Damn bro, this was a long time ago, I flipped the screen soon as I fixed it, but I do remember this video was exactly what worked, or at least I think so!

[@Belnock]

@DDSnags lol well I appreciate you answering, thank you! It didn't work. It's as if the part that it plugs into is lifed a bit up off the motherboard, above my ability, and as I can't afford to replace it so im just monitorless, I guess it's just gone. I was hoping someone would have a "magic" answer lol. It makes no sense when it doesn't look pulled up from the board. *Shrug*

[@DDSnags]

@@Belnock I just read what you had posted initially and it sounds to me as if you are correct, either your power cable is slack (which would be the easiest fix) or the port is a bit slack. Maybe post a video of your screen on your own channel? I'll take a look at the video and see if anything rings a bell man!

[@Jonesman0]

You're the man. Thank you very much for this!!

[@rubixkube2555]

Thank you for keeping my time !! easy things with your help !

[@jaysin1982stud]

Pretty good video for bro. I appreciate it because this is the only video that I can find that showed me how to get that

[@leitang9695]

Thanks my friend! It is really very helpful and I successfully removed the back panel and fixed the loose screws

[@shandar80]

Dude, THANK YOU! I've been trying to figure out how to open up this monitor for days. My menu buttons to control volume and OSDs aren't working, I needed to get into it to see what the problem was. Now to find a guide on how to fix the buttons. 😓

[@yvindasbjrnkarlsen2403]

Great video - thanks alot! Just for the record - i needed full strength to pop it (approx 4:00), but no parts were destroyed!

[@TheEightshot]

Thanks, this was awsome. saved me a ton of stress figuring it out. edit: And an hour with a dremel

[@makocalamity]

Thank you so much man. I just fixed my speakers as the cable got busted loose at some point in shipping. Now if only cracking this thing open could help me eliminate some of my backlight bleed.

[@deejay4264]

Bro this is tuff. I've been looking for this for a while thanks man

[@OSART-ANIMATION]

Same method worked for the Asus VX239 Thanks man. Yah bless

[@MattRumsey1212]

YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE MAN!!Thanks my dude!

[@MrSlyzer3]

My monitor legit didnt turn on. I attempted to take the back off of it as you did and something cracked the power receiver back into place. Not the intended way but I appreciate the video

[@SinsGamingChannel]

Thank you so much. My screen was tilting left and right like crazy, because the screw that connects the stand was lose. And damn, what a terrifying experience it is, when you hear that CRACK sound lol. I really thought I killed my screen haha.

[@ray9925]

Lol i did to at first!

[@rowangallardo298]

Got it open and all (yay awesome thanks a ton) however I did snap some of those little plastic connectors while doing it.

[@JuanUrbaez]

Awesome!!! Now that I have it open, I might just swap out the crappy speakers it came with or maybe make some holes in the back panel to keep the speaker from sounding so muffled.

[@paulmchone]

Right, those speakers suck!

[@freeman6279]

That was so helpful. Thank you.

[@paulobrazona5717]

Thanks man, that's really useful. Fix my daughter monitor thanks to you.

[@ray9925]

Glad it help you!

[@cisdix]

Thank you! I had to tighten the mount/swivel. Very simple fix!

[@twowongs8266]

Awesome man! Pulled my arse right out of the shit, had to fit the monitor into a suitcase and the screen just cleared by a bee's dick! Thanks from the 'Land Down Under'.

[@ray9925]

Two Wongs LOL!

[@bhp-media]

This really helped me out today. Appreciate you posting this 😎

[@DrKlown]

Hi Rayshawn, What was your solution for mounting the monitor? I'm thinking of gluing a makeshift VESA plate to the back.

[@ray9925]

DrKlown I marked the back panel of the monitor while it was disassembled and I drilled the mount holes. Then attached the mount straight to the monitor

[@perarheim1255]

Hi does this mean you let a plastic back panel carry the entire weight? Maybe there's a way to add some metal reinforcement plate that connects to the original stand mount?

[@tuxpenguin6674]

@@ray9925 Did you have any long term issues with the vesa mount?

[@tonyzesto8649]

@@tuxpenguin6674 im looking to do thsi do has anyone achieved it and can offer help?

[@tonyzesto8649]

@@perarheim1255 im looking to do thsi do has anyone achieved it and can offer help?

[@chrissalvian3930]

Hey Rayshawn, did you ever end up mounting the monitors? I'm in the same boat, I've got 3 of these things and want to put on a VESA mount so I can get them on a 3-monitor desk mount. Did that work?

[@ray9925]

Yes is worked. Came out good!

[@chrissalvian3930]

Got any pics?

[@tonyzesto8649]

im looking to do thsi do has anyone achieved it and can offer help?

[@bfjrd]

finally saw your vid. I had 2 of these 1 is dead and other 1 has line so Imma try this out when I have time

[@drgstriker]

Hey, used your video to remove the back of mine to replace the mother board. I appreciate the upload.

[@JBERGALIEN]

Many Thanks, I've just found the same MX279h in a trash, looking to fix it, and give it away free.

[@jamesdlightfoot]

This works on the VX series as well. Thank you very much.

[@emulatorretro]

Thank you for the tear down video. That annoying allen screw inside that holds the stand tight came loose and now the monitor leans to the right big time. about 30 degrees. It has that gangsta lean. lol

[@ray9925]

Lol glad the video helped

[@PatrykRElektronika]

Mate you are amazing, thanks for sharing that video! I have purchased a VESA mount dedicated to these monitors and it works, but due to long stand the screen is 20cm from the wall which doesn't look good. I will be trying to attach VESA mount directly to the monitor. You have been asked that a few times but I'll ask too- could you share any pictures of your solution to attach VESA mount? Thanks in advance.

[@tonyzesto8649]

did you find a solution and can offer any help or advice?

[@godwinyuson600]

Your a legend bro thank you

[@kid666]

Awesome video tutorial Mr.AshyHands. Got the same monitors mounted tyvm!!!

[@fasanomanuel2679]

ero molto diffidente, l'ho fatto e funziona! ottimo video ;)

[@krislol6782]

Thanks man! unfortunately I had to break a piece of the vent using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the back piece but the rest simply popped off and then I used a philips to tighten the stand. Looks good now!

[@ray9925]

Sorry to hear that

[@menoats]

I'm trying to dematte mine. How difficult does it seem to remove the front panel?

[@jolIyjoeker]

Thanks for the video man!

[@reaveschristie6160]

Thank you!! I will use this and really appreciate it!

[@bomberdomme7308]

thanks from germany ! i dont want to do a vesa mount on it but my dc port is very loose and i asked myself how to open that thing to glue the dc port back in place.

[@tobias8870]

Bomber Domme hat's geklappt? ;)

[@versuchsnochmal]

Würd mich auch interessieren, will mein vx239h an die Wand machen aber ohne den vesa Adapter für den standfuß weil es mir nicht gefällt wenn unten das Teil raussteht, ich nehme nen universal wahrscheinlich

[@omarguevara3023]

gracias por el vídeo me salvaste de comprar otro monitor ;)

[@ZoomIvaZoom]

Unfortunately, I can’t get the screw to go back into the back of the panel again. Is there a easy way to fix this?

[@TonyInAmsterdam]

Thank you very much, that was so helpful.

[@nymphus6386]

Hi, I need help. So I need to get access to the lcd to clean it. Do you think I could somehow access it by removing the back panel ?

[@sammason1092]

Can you just pop it back on when you remove it? I need to reseat a cable on the inside but I don't want to change anything else, does it just clip back on?

[@ray9925]

Yes

[@ijustwannabeadrummer]

I came here because my VX238 was wobbling so i tightened the screw for the arm but you can only do that with the back panel off. When I removed the back panel i pulled the ribbon cable from the power, volume, menu buttons, trying to figure out how to slide that back in smh. Fixed one problem and got another lol

[@circa2008]

this worked for my vx238. except i had to get the bezel off from the front first before pulling off the back part. be carefully when pulling, there are VERY delicate ribbon cables.

[@bradypreston2370]

Hey - what do you mean bezel on the front? I have the Model VX238H and am looking to do this as well

[@32Madmaster]

@@bradypreston2370 Hi! Did you manage to do it? Is it just pressing downward like in the video? Thanks in advance! :)

[@bradypreston2370]

@@32Madmaster Hey Peter - I did. Wasn't really difficult. I did the same as the video, drilled some holes in the back. Finished product: imgur.com/a/nWpLCgh

[@32Madmaster]

@@bradypreston2370 thanks so much! Good looking setup!

[@yueli2146]

Gonna try this tomorrow. Hopefully it works out so it doesn't break then I have to buy a new one.

[@andrewskdr]

Very helpful video thank you!

[@gdrileyx]

I had one of these given to me, but I could only use it if I could get the base off, but I broke it trying this. I got it off all around the edges, but could not separate the front and the back, finally forced it and broke something that kerflooied the picture when it was back together.

[@GraveyardNo6]

Thanks a lot!

[@LustOvka]

Thx man, that was usefully

[@samuelbirdwell3167]

thanks chief

[@angeloquaglia]

thanks a lot for sharing this, really.

[@versuchsnochmal]

Dude, I love ya haha. Is it possible that u showin how u attached the VESA attachment? So I think u choosed the one for Dell SExxx cause this one have a hole in it where u could place a screw but otherwise it would be nice if u can show us or me how u done that. So I wanted to put the backplate back on it but then u only have the possibility for holding the whole Monitor with one screw. Thanks if u doin it bruh

[@versuchsnochmal]

Ok, the base is only attached with this screw too lol but this is my fking baby so I wanna do everything right :D

[@tonyzesto8649]

im looking to do this too has anyone achieved it and can offer help?

[@schoonerthedog]

Bro, turn your phone sideways

[@ray9925]

Lol

[@ForeverMasterless]

Thank you so much!

[@PlastaSin]

Nice one dude.Thanks

[@importjapon]

Helpful video !

[@kenanh1000]

Tenks......

[@MrLaloman18]

These Asus MX Designo series monitors are beautiful as fuck especially for Hackintoshes and I have 3 of the MX279H (27") and 2 as spare parts which had broken screens but the motherboards and body chassis are in excellent condition! Very elegant and manly monitors! If anybody havent or doesn't know how to color calibrate this model, let me know I'll post the settings so your monitor to can looks perfect brilliant in color reproduction! P.S. Got another one in brand new condition for $100 flat with box and all its accessories and another one for $60 which had the neck of the sundial broken and so i'm going to swap it with the whole back panel with one of the spare ones I have which is in excellent condition! Also just bout a few days ago the 2K version of this one "Asus MX27AQ" in excellent condition too for a whopping total of $140 cash which still values at retail for $350 new, $275 used!.... The color calibration for the MX27AQ are different then those of the MX279H and if you don't calibrate it at first and just start using it right out the box it will look like total SHIT!!!! It took me about an hour to figure out how to make the damn monitor look really sharp as there was one feature left out in order to make it look a full 2K crystal clear sharp!

[@xmisfitx8232]

thank you so much for this vid

[@CasimirSowinski]

This worked, thanks.

[@GoldenPiggie]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Zippyboy93]

This was a really shitty filmed video. But i am glad that you did it anyway :) I'm wondering is the back panel stuck with any adhesive or is there just like pins so you can just inset it back once taken off?

[@ray9925]

Lmao assholes on the internet smh. But no there is not any adhesive just the pins

[@Zippyboy93]

@@ray9925 Just giving constructive feedback ;p Thanks!

[@aubullion]

I know this video is old, but does anyone know the screw size for the base? I lost mine and I can't find anything online

[@jin5632]

My touch button stopped working and the alignment grid showing by itself...

[@vepaS]

should this work on a vx 248?

[@ajescudero]

It´s a decent screen with a terrible design. My screen got one screw loose and started shaking. Having to disassembly an entire screen for a screw it's just terrible.

[@Arcanine2D]

Cheers.

[@OkanBarut]

Thank you so much.... 👏👏👏👍

[@kostadindimitrov5828]

Good job

[@alexanderblits3637]

Good Job Bro ! :)

[@CRIshaNIELLE-0229]

work's on VX239h???

[@QuickWitit07]

Thanks man! That was a conundrum

[@bacholomaia]

THX

[@cleangoblin2021]

Ah i see now how they designed the speakers. So it's not just a simple 3 watts speaker. The shape is specifically engineered to produce that sound. I was actually planning to replace my Asus monitor because the model i have sounds doodoo

[@yoboyjdoggchannel8620]

I love you bro

[@josephmarak7132]

Thanks, man!

[@vozim]

How can I remove the front grey bezel(bottom)?

[@ray9925]

It on there with adhesive so a heat gun to loosen it up and carefully remove it. Because it will bend

[@matvey36]

thank you

[@roccoreccar3899]

Thanks bro

[@needsomekyle]

im going to try this with the vx238 hopefully i can get the back off.

[@32Madmaster]

Hi! Did you manage to do it? Is it just pressing downward like in the video? Thanks in advance! :)

[@needsomekyle]

@@32Madmaster yes it did work

[@32Madmaster]

@@needsomekyle thanks! :)