I would suggest a deep cleaning, canned air or other methods (research here) and then back up your files and go for a clean install leaving out all of the software that came from Asus.

Could you check the links, they were not working for me.Thanks for taking the time of documenting the whole process.

Hi Guys,I wanted to see if there is any way to post (pictures or video) instructions to upgrade the hard drive. I know there is a you tube video available, but the guy there pretty much just shows you how to screw the caddy rather than connecting the...