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Introduction |
| This guide aims to teach you how to replace a motherboard, a necessary step if your computer has overheated and shorted the board. It is a fairly complex process, but through clean pictures and concise steps it should help guide you through the process. | | This guide aims to teach you how to replace a motherboard for the HP Pavilion G6-1d16dx, a necessary step if your computer has overheated and shorted the board. Unlike a PC, the HP Pavilion G6-1d16dx is a compact machine that has tightly integrated components, so be sure to take your time. | | | The motherboard is the main printed circuit board (also known as PCB) for computers and electronics. It connects all the components in the device, allowing them to communicate. A faulty motherboard may not allow devices to communicate properly or receive enough power. | | | Before using this guide, make sure that the laptop is receiving enough cooling, and is drawing enough air into the chassis (also known as the frame). Typically, the fans on a laptop get clogged with dust and debris overtime, making it harder to pull in air and cool the components properly. The dust can be removed by using short compressed air burst through the laptops vents, or by opening up the chassis and using a soft brush or cotton swabs to physically clean off debris. Be sure to test the laptop afterwards to confirm the motherboard is the issue. | | | Before beginning, make sure the laptop is powered off, and is disconnected from any external power source. |
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