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HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Motherboard Replacement

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The motherboard can wear out over time. This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard.

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    • Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly.

    • Pry off the 2 rear rubber pads (closest to the laptop hinge) using the plastic opening tool to reveal two screws.

    • Remove the 2 anti-tamper proof covers using the spudger to reveal two screws.

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    • Remove the fourteen 7mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver from the bottom of the laptop.

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    • Turn the device right side up and open the lid.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool in between the keyboard plate and the base of laptop.

    • Run the tool along seem, prying up as you go.

    • Separate the keyboard plate from the base, lifting from the front.

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    • There are 3 ribbon cables (black, white, and copper color) connecting the computer to the keyboard plate. Disconnect the 3 ribbon cables using the plastic opening tool by prying up the latches holding each cable in place.

    • Remove the keyboard plate from the device.

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    • Remove the thick white ribbon cable covering the battery using the plastic opening tool by prying up the latches attaching each end.

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    • Remove the three 4mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • There may be tamper-proof tape holding the battery in place. Remove the tape if present.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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    • Remove the three 4mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver from the device fan.

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    • Disconnect the fan from the motherboard using the spudger.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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    • Remove the five 4mm screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove one 3mm screw with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the 2 white ribbon cables using the plastic opening tool.

    • Disconnect the two black cable bundles using the plastic opening tool.

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    • Disconnect the charging port wire bundle from the motherboard using the plastic opening tool.

    • Disconnect the wireless card by pulling away from the black transistor using the spudger.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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