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The motherboard is the central hub for communication between all of the components in a device. When one or more components are failing, the motherboard may need to be replaced. Use this guide to replace the motherboard in your laptop.
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Grab the two clips beside the RAM stick and pull them outward. The RAM stick should release.
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Remove the RAM from the device.
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Repeat this for second RAM stick
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Use the pull tab on the battery connector to lift the connector straight up off its socket on the motherboard, disconnecting it.
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Remove the single 4 mm Phillips screw securing the bottom left corner of the battery.
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If you are removing an extended capacity battery, remove the Phillips screw securing the bottom right corner of the battery.
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After opening the backcase of the computer, remove the screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Unplug and remove the wire from the socket.
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Remove the fan and heatsink from the laptop.
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Remove all the screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Disconnect all of the cables from the motherboard.
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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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Good overall, the motherboard screw picture shows too many screws. Also, might need a picture of removing the two side screws for the port cover, and that there are two screws next to the expansion port, under the port cover.