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The replacement of the motherboard, other USB ports, HDMI port, or ethernet port. The motherboard could need to be replaced if the computer isn't booting up at all or malfunctions.
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Turn the device and lay it upside-down on a flat surface so the base of the computer is facing upwards.
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Identify the two (2) sliding lock mechanisms on either side of the battery and slide them towards the center.
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Pull the battery slightly up and out to remove.
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Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the device to access all the screws.
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Unscrew the twelve 9 mm JIS #0 screws on the back of the device.
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Gently remove the optical drive (CD reader) to more easily separate the base.
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Unclip the keyboard surface from the base using an iFixit opening tool around the entire border.
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Separate the base of the computer from the component assembly.
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Remove the two 6.5 mm JIS #0 screws holding the cooling fan to the base.
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Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the three 3 mm JIS #0 screws from the hard drive.
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Unplug the hard drive from the motherboard.
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Unplug display from the motherboard.
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Unplug the power port from the motherboard.
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Unplug the display wire from the wireless adapter.
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Remove the single screw from the wireless card and gently remove the drive.
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Unplug the keyboard from the motherboard.
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Unplug the optical drive connection from the motherboard.
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Remove the memory chip from the motherboard by pushing the clips away from the chip.
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Unplug both (2) wires for the touch-pad from the motherboard.
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Unplug the speakers from the motherboard.
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Unplug the power button from the motherboard.
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Unscrew the four 3mm JIS #0 screws that secure the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.