Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
14
Time Required
40 - 55 minutes
Sections
6
- Back Panel
- 1 step
- Battery
- 3 steps
- Hard Drive
- 3 steps
- Fan
- 3 steps
- Secondary Cooling Fan
- 2 steps
- Motherboard
- 2 steps
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Introduction
The motherboard is the brain of the computer, and a faulty motherboard is a brain-dead system. Fans and drives may work if the motherboard is dead, but most of the time, nothing happens when you turn on the power. A number of things can cause the problem such as a burnt-out graphic chip or a damaged power jack. Check the power supply before disassembling your motherboard. It may be as simple as a bad power connection. If it does not work after using another power source, the motherboard is more than likely faulty.
- Keep yourself grounded to avoid shocking your components by using an anti-static mat OR an anti-static wristband.Carpet creates static, so if you do NOT have an anti-static mat or wristband, wear rubber sole shoes while standing on a hard surface floor.All computer components should remain in the anti-static bags they came in until ready for installation.Complete all 14 steps in order.Taking photos as you complete each step will help you keep track of where each component should be.
What you need
Step 1
Back Panel
- Flip the laptop over so the back panel is facing upwards.
- Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove seventeen 2.5mm screws.
- Remove the back panel from the laptop using an iFixit opening tool.
Flip the laptop over so the back panel is facing upwards.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove seventeen 2.5mm screws.
Remove the back panel from the laptop using an iFixit opening tool.
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Step 2
Battery
- Remove the Phillips #0 screw from the middle of the battery.
Remove the Phillips #0 screw from the middle of the battery.
Step 3
- Unplug the battery from the motherboard.
Unplug the battery from the motherboard.
Step 4
- Carefully take the battery out of the device.
Carefully take the battery out of the device.
Step 5
Hard Drive
- Remove the four Phillips #0 screws from the hard drive.
Remove the four Phillips #0 screws from the hard drive.
Step 6
- Gently unplug the hard drive connector.
Gently unplug the hard drive connector.
Step 7
- Remove the hard drive from the laptop.
Remove the hard drive from the laptop.
Step 8
Fan
- Remove the five Phillips #0 screws that are holding the fan down to the base.
Remove the five Phillips #0 screws that are holding the fan down to the base.
Step 9
- Gently unplug the cables from the Wi-Fi card.
Gently unplug the cables from the Wi-Fi card.
Step 10
- Remove the fan from the laptop.
Remove the fan from the laptop.
Step 11
Secondary Cooling Fan
- Unplug the cable that connects to the fan to motherboard.
Unplug the cable that connects to the fan to motherboard.
Step 12
- Remove the two Phillips #0 screws that secure the fan to the base.
- Remove the fan from the laptop.
Remove the two Phillips #0 screws that secure the fan to the base.
Step 13
Motherboard
- Remove the ten Phillips #0 screws that attach the motherboard to the keyboard.
Remove the ten Phillips #0 screws that attach the motherboard to the keyboard.
Step 14
- Unplug the two data cables that attach the keyboard to the motherboard.
- Remove the motherboard from the laptop.
Unplug the two data cables that attach the keyboard to the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard from the laptop.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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