Introduction
This guide provides instructions for replacing the motherboard of the laptop. If your laptop is not starting correctly, replacing the motherboard may provide a solution to these issues.
Tools
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            Make sure the computer is unplugged and turned off. 
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            Place the computer front side down with the battery compartment farthest away. 
 
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            Slide the switch under the battery compartment to the left until the compartment opens. This may require some force. 
 
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            Unscrew the six Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Pry the back casing up and away from the rest of the laptop with the plastic opening tool. 
 
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            Remove the five Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Remove the 17 Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
 
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            Remove the grey mounting bracket by unscrewing the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Slide the bracket to the left to remove. 
 
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            Turn the laptop over and open it so that the keyboard is exposed. 
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            Lift off the speaker cover. 
 
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            Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws, located on the speaker, with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
 
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            Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Partially lift the keyboard to access the ribbon cable underneath. 
 
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            Disconnect the black zero insertion force connector in order to completely remove the keyboard. 
 
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            Unhook the black WLAN antenna cables from the clasps holding it in place. 
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            Pull up to fully disconnect the ends of the WLAN antenna cables. 
 
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            Remove the seven Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws from the base of the screen with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Lift up the screen to remove it from the rest of the laptop. 
 
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            Press in on the silver cover in order to eject the dust cover. 
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            Pull the plastic dust cover to completely remove it from the laptop. 
 
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            Remove the six PM2.5X5.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            Next, remove the six PM2.5X2.0 screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
 
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            Rotate the motherboard so that the backside is now facing upward. It should still be connected by a single cable. 
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            Unplug the white power connector cable. The motherboard is now fully removed. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
This gets the east repairable laptop award.