Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement

ID: 155290

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Steps:

1. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom right speaker connector from the motherboard.

2. Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the motherboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

4. Use your fingers, or tweezers, to remove the interconnect cable.
5. Set the cable aside. You'll reuse it during reassembly.

6. Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender cable connector.
7. Pry up and disconnect the battery extender cable connector.

8. The battery extender is lightly adhered to the frame.
9. Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender.
10. Pry up with the spudger to separate the adhesive.
11. Remove the battery extender.
12. During reassembly, reconnect the battery extender's connector to the motherboard before re-adhering it to the frame to ensure proper alignment.

13. Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard cable.

14. Disconnect the keyboard cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

15. Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the display cable.

16. Disconnect the display cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

17. Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the touchpad cable.

18. Disconnect the touchpad cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

19. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard port bracket.

20. Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the motherboard port bracket.

21. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
22. If your laptop has a screw in the marked location, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove and transfer it to your replacement front case.
23. This screw normally secures a secondary SSD drive.

24. Lift the left side of the motherboard upward to separate it from its pegs on the frame.
25. Lift the motherboard straight up to separate the rest of the pegs.
26. Remove the motherboard.
27. During reassembly, make sure all of the connectors are above the motherboard before securing it back into the fame.