Introduction
This guide will instruct you on how to remove and replace the motherboard. Replacement of the motherboard may be necessary if the laptop is not turning on or booting.
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Turn off and unplug the laptop.
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Flip over the laptop so that the bottom backplate is exposed.
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Use a T5 screwdriver to remove the six 3 mm screws that secure the backplate.
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Use the same screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm screws.
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Insert an opening tool under the bottom cover at the screen hinges, and gently pry the cover free.
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Carefully work your way around the cover's edges to pop it off completely.
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With the backplate removed, remove the four 3 mm screws securing the battery with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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With the screws removed, disconnect the 3 wires connected to the battery.
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Use a Phillips #0 Screwdriver to remove the four circled 3 mm screws.
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Use the same screwdriver to remove the circled 4 mm screw.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the last 4 mm screw under the black tape.
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Unplug the cable next to the fan.
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For the strip wires, push the white tab seen in the photo up gently and slowly pull the strip wire.
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The normal wires can be removed by holding the sides of the connector and gently pulling away.
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Finally, the screws can be removed.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
