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If you have problems with the motherboard, or the motherboard needs to be replaced or repaired, use this guide to remove and replace your motherboard.
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Turn off the laptop and disconnect all device cords.
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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing you.
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Use your finger or a spuger to pull the battery release switch.
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Remove nineteen screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver .
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Run the plastic opening tool across from one corner to another along the edge.
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Separate the keyboard panel gently.
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Disconnect the two keyboard assembly ribbon cables from motherboard.
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To release small ribbon cable, use spudger or fingers to flip gray bar along edge over.
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To release larger ribbon cable, use pry tool or spudger to slide white plastic clip forward.
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Pull up the release tab beside the hard drive.
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Disconnect portion of ribbon cable that is covering the hard drive.
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Remove the hard drive screw using Phillips #0 Screwdriver.
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Pull the hard drive out gently. Be aware that it is connected to the adapter.
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Gently remove adapter by pulling on both ends simultaneously to separate it from the hard drive.
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Remove additional screws that can be found on the motherboard.
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Remove the green wifi card from motherboard.
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Use spudger to disconnect the fan and motherboard from laptop.
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Remove the cable attached to motherboard.
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Gently lift and remove the motherboard from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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