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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 4-1470 Motherboard Replacement

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This guide will help you to replace your computer's motherboard, one of the most essential components of your computer. To replace this, you will have to take apart a good portion of your laptop, so be ready with sufficient tools, work area, and time.

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  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 4-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Lower Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Ensure your computer is completely OFF before starting this guide.

    • Remove the eight 6 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 11 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pry the back cover off by inserting the plastic opening tool at the hinges and wedging it between the Back cover and the body.

    • Follow along the back edge with the plastic opening tool, lifting the cover off as you go. It is normal to hear snapping/clicking sounds as the back cover is held on by clips.

    • Remove the cover.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 4-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 4-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #0 screws which mount the fan.

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    • Using the Precision Tweezers, remove the 2 gray wires around the fan from their clips.

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    • Use 2 plastic opening tools to remove the fans power wire from the Mother board and remove the fan.

    • Lift the cooling fan out of the laptop.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 4-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Wifi Card: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the foam on the WIFI card.

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    • Remove the wires attached to the WIFI card.

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    • Unscrew the 4mm screw holding wifi card.

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    • Unscrew the twelve 4mm screws with a #0 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Remove the motherboard.

    • The motherboard will be in place when the screw holes line up.

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

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