Razer Blade Stealth 2017 HDMI and USB-A Port Replacement

Written By: Helene Willits
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Razer Blade Stealth 2017 HDMI and USB-A Port Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide outlines how to replace the HDMI and USB-A port module in the Razer Blade Stealth 2017. When and external device is connected to the HDMI port, if the external device is not displaying audio or visual feed, the HDMI may be broken. The HDMI and USB-A module is located on the right-hand side of the computer, and often experience issues with loose ports and external device communication. Some tools are required for this replacement.

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    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight, 3mm screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.

    • Whenever you remove screws from the device, remember to save and label them.

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    • Remove the bottom cover of the laptop by sliding it away from the hinge.

    • Do not force the cover up!

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    • Use your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 5mm screws securing the battery.

    Do you have to remove the battery before swapping the wifi card? Is disconnecting the power not enough?

    Charles Tsai -

    Hi Charles,

    If you’re swapping the Wi-Fi card, you don’t need to remove the battery. Disconnecting it will suffice.

    Arthur Shi -

    Are two of these screws shorter than the other four? And if so, where do the two shorter screws go?

    James Spinella -

    Looks like the two shorter screws go where the trackpad is!

    James Spinella -

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    • Remove any tape attached to the battery.

    • Use the plastic spudger to pry out the battery.

    After removing the 6 screws securing the battery, mine does not come out easily. There is resistance, and I don't wanna forcefully pull it out. Is it supposed to be easy to pick up and take out or is there some sort of tape holding it down from the bottom?

    kairos -

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    • Use a plastic spudger to lift up the press-fit interconnect cable and expose the USB-A and HDMI port module.

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    • Use tweezers to squeeze the fan's white header.

    • Disconnect the fan connector by sliding it out toward the rear of the chassis.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two, 3mm screws from the USB-A and HDMI port module.

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    • Use a plastic spudger to remove the USB-A and HDMI port module from the case.

    • Do not damage the interconnect cable during removal!

Conclusion

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

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