Lenovo Thinkpad Helix Motherboard Replacement

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Lenovo Thinkpad Helix Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will help you replace a motherboard step by step. From beginning to end this guide will take you from beginner to expert in easy efficient fashion.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool or opening pick, gently pry the screen off.

    • If possible, use plastic tools to pry the screen, as the metal tool as shown in the image can potentially damage your device.

    • You will need to use a little bit of force to pry it open. There is little indent that goes around the tablet. You will insert your tool between this indent and pry it open.

    • Once you're able to lift a little bit of the screen away from the tablet, work your way around until screen is separated from tablet. Stop for step two.

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    • Lift the screen up slowly.

    • Once separated, you can not fully take it off due to some cable connections.

    • Open the clips of the ZIF connectors and gently grab the cable to pull it out.

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    • Once the cables are disconnected, remove the screen.

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    • Remove the seven, 3mm, Phillips #00 screws attaching motherboard to the back cover.

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    • Remove the white clips, then gently pull out both the motherboard and fan.

Conclusion

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

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