Razer Blade 15 Motherboard Replacement

ID: 127571

Description:

Steps:

  1. Flip over to the back side of the laptop
  2. Remove the 10 screws at the bottom of the Razer using a T5 screwdriver head
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  3. Unplug the battery and wear the anti-static band before proceeding
  4. Unscrew the six Philips screws around the battery and lift the battery
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  5. Find the SSD and unscrew the single screw
  6. Once it is unscrewed, the SSD will pop up on one side
  7. Carefully remove the SSD and place it to the side
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  8. Locate the two display cables to the left of the left speaker and disconnect both. (one is underneath the other)
  9. Locate and disconnect the four cables
  10. Disconnect one cable that is underneath the SSD
  11. Disconnect another cable that is next to the right fan
  12. Disconnect the final two cables that are to the left of the battery connector
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  13. Move the two metal pieces to each side and remove the two RAM
  14. Disconnect the two thin cables connected to the Wi-Fi card
  15. Remove the screw and carefully pull out the Wi-Fi card
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  16. Unscrew the four screws on the fans (two screws on each)
  17. Make sure to unplug the connector on each of the fans. Lift and remove the fans.
  18. Unscrew the four screws on the speakers (two screws on each)
  19. Make sure to unplug the connector on each of the speakers and place them to the side
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  20. Remove the two screws on each hinge and pick up the black pieces
  21. Locate the seven screws holding down the motherboard and remove them
  22. Remove the plastic headphone jack cover
  23. Lift up the MOBO and place it to the side
  24. Be careful when handling the motherboard and make sure you’re wearing the anti-static band.
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  25. Make sure all of the cables are in sight once the motherboard has been placed down
  26. Screw in both the motherboard screws and the hinges
  27. Reconnect the motherboard connectors
  28. Make sure you reconnect the Wi-Fi card and RAM
  29. Place and screw in the fans and speakers
  30. Make sure the SSD has been reconnected and screwed in
  31. Screw the battery back in and reconnect the battery
  32. Update DMI Info
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