HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement

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HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

23

Zeitaufwand

20 Minuten

Einleitung

The motherboard should be replaced if the laptop will not turn on with the charger plugged in. To avoid damaging electronic components, use a static discharge wrist strap. The only skill needed to complete this project is knowing how to use a screwdriver. With twenty minutes and a new motherboard, you can repair your computer for a fraction of the cost of replacing it.

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    • Ensure computer is turned off and unplugged.

    • Slide the battery lock latch on the left to unlock. Slide from left to right to unlock.

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    • Slide the battery release latch on the right with continuous force from right to left.

    • Once battery pops, you may release latch.

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    • Grab the battery, rotating upwards and away from you. This will remove the battery.

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    • Make sure computer is powered off and unplugged.

    • Flip computer over so that the bottom is facing the ceiling and the hinges are farthest from you.

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    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7 mm screw on the middle right.

    • There is an icon that looks like a CD stamped into the back panel near this screw.

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    • Slide the drive out from the right side of the device.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 12mm screws located on the hinge covers.

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    • Lift the corner covers off of the computer using a prying tool.

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    • Remove the six 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are located near the top of the laptop.

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    • Remove the remaining seven 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are securing the back cover.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws.

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    • Use prying tools to pry the covers off of the screwholes.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 6.5mm screws.

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    • Be mindful of sharp edges on computer while using prying tools.

    • Flip computer over and open so that the screen is facing you.

    • Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the prying tool and lift upwards to loosen the back panel.

    • Continue down all sides and corners of the device.

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    • Flip laptop back over so that the bottom is facing up

    • After all sides are loosened, remove the back panel from the device.

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    • Disconnect fan cable from the motherboard.

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    • Remove both 3mm screws connected to the fan using Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the fan from the computer.

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    • Disconnect wiring harnesses by gently applying pressure to the plastic clip. Do not pull on the wires.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness that is routed through the speaker from the motherboard.

    • Remove the wiring harness from the groove in the speaker.

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    • Disconnect the speaker wiring from the motherboard.

    • If this clip is too difficult to remove by hand, tweezers or pliers can be used to gently initiate separation.

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    • Remove the speakers.

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    • Use the #000 screwdriver to remove the four 6mm screws attaching the motherboard to the laptop case.

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    • Never pull on the wires themselves to disconnect a wiring harness or ribbon.

    • Unclip the wiring ribbons from the motherboard by pulling up on the blue tabs.

    • Unplug the wiring harness to the screen by gently pulling the beige connector.

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    • Be sure to grab the motherboard by the edges. This will reduce the risk of damaging the motherboard components.

    • Remove the motherboard.

Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Christopher Hoffman

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