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Step 2
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Flip device over and remove 8 screws from the bottom cover
Step 3
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Open device and gently pry up the palmrest assembly
Step 4
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Disconnect the Battery cable
Step 5
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Disconnect the Keyboard cable by lifting the black tab on the motherboard connector
Step 6
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Disconnect the Trackpad cable by lifting the white tab on the motherboard connector
Step 8
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Disconnect the Speaker cable
Step 9
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Disconnect the Daughterboard cables by lifting up the black tabs on the motherboard
Step 12
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Unscrew WiFi Card and separate from the motherboard
Step 13
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Remove 6 screws holding the Motherboard in place and remove the bracket covering the USB-C port
Step 14
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Place the new Motherboard in the device and replace the bracket
Step 15
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Screw the Motherboard back into place
Step 16
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Replace the WiFi Card and screw it back into place
Step 17
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Reconnect the LCD Cable. Make sure to route the cable around the hinge
Step 18
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Reconnect the Daughterboard Cables
Step 19
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Reconnect the power cable
Step 20
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Reconnect the Speaker cable
Step 21
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Connect the Keyboard and Trackpad cables to the motherboard
Step 22
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Connect the Battery cable to the motherboard
Step 23
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Snap palmrest assembly back into place
Step 24
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Flip device over and replace 8 screws