HP Stream 11-d010nr Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Riley Patrick Geoghegan
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HP Stream 11-d010nr Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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    • Unplug and turn off the HP Stream 11 before disassembling the device.

    • Using a spudger, gently pry off the two elliptical rubber inserts located in the top corners.

    • Carefully remove the two circular rubber inserts positioned beneath the removed elliptical inserts.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the eleven 5.6 mm screws securing the back cover.

    • Keep the screws in a safe place for reassembly.

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    • Using an iFixit opening tool, carefully pry open the case to separate the keyboard from the main body. Work slowly to avoid damaging the edges.

    • HP Stream 11s tend to be really difficult to open. If your device is not opening with a standard iFixit opening tool, use a nylon spudger, then the metal spudger, or a metal Jimmy as the last resort.

    • When using the metal spudger or Jimmy, be careful not to bring these tools into contact with any electronic components of the device as this can damage the device.

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    • Carefully lift the keyboard and identify the three ribbon cables connecting the main body of the laptop to the keyboard.

    • Lift the keyboard with extreme care to avoid damaging the delicate ribbon cables. Applying excessive force can easily tear or break them easily.

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    • Using a spudger, gently lift the flaps on the ZIF connectors to release the three ribbon cables securely attached to them.

    • Carefully disconnect the three ribbon cables.

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    • Gently lift the keyboard out of the laptop to fully detach it from the device.

    • While handling, avoid damaging any remaining components.

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    • Remove any tape holding the battery connector in place.

    • Using your fingers, carefully unplug the battery.

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    • Remove the four 3mm #000 Phillips screws holding the battery in place.

    • Carefully lift the battery out of the laptop.

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    • Remove Wi-Fi card from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all 3 mm screws from the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the ribbon-cable ZIF tabs and remove all 6 cables from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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