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HP Spectre 13-4002dx Motherboard Replacement

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The motherboard is the central hub for communication between all of the components in a device. If one or more components start to fail, your motherboard may need to be replaced. Use this guide to replace the motherboard in your laptop.

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    • Using the Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the eight 8 mm screws on the bottom case of the laptop.

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    • Pry up one corner of the bottom case with a spudger.

    • Work the spudger around the edges, making your way towards the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove the bottom case.

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    • Orient the laptop the same way as the pictures. The battery is bordered in a red outline.

    • Remove the six 4 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Do not disconnect the cable connector shown in the red box.

    • The speaker cable may be attached to the battery with black electrical tape. If so, remove the tape.

    • Move the cable clear of the battery.

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    • Do not disconnect the cable connector located in the red box.

    • Use tweezers to remove the speaker cable from the groove attached to the battery.

    • Push the cable to the side so it does not get in the way of the battery removal.

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    • Disconnect the battery cable connector by sliding it out of the socket.

    • Move the battery out of the way if you need more room to disconnect the power cable.

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    • Carefully remove the battery.

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    • Remove the black tape from the motherboard.

    • Remove five screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver that holds the motherboard in place.

    • Disconnect five ribbon cables, three power cables, and two wifi antennas from the motherboard.

    • Gently lift the motherboard out of the computer. Be careful to not to disturb the CPU fan.

    • Do not bend the motherboard.

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

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