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Changing motherboard why! N131WU
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Last updated on Sep 2, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows you how to remove the motherboard from a why! N131WU/BU/ZU.
What you need
Parts
Tools
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Remove the frame screws (red).
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Remove the two keyboard screws (green).
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Using the hole provided under the case (see picture), push the keyboard out using a thin screwdriver or some other solid object.
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Hold onto the keyboard as you push the keyboard so as not to damage the two cables still attached.
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(Blue Cable) Push up on the thin black portion on the connector and gently pull out the blue ribbon cable until it comes out.
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(Orange Cable) Remove the orange cable by sliding the gray part of the connector towards the screen, then gently pull on the ribbon cable.
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Unscrew the three screws that were under the keyboard. Be sure to hold onto these.
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After these are removed, you can now remove the lower part of the case from the rest of the computer.
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Remove the screw holding in the ssd.
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Carefully remove the SSD from the connector.
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Gently pull outwards on the clips to free the RAM stick.
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Remove the RAM Stick from its slot.
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Remove the five Phillips screws securing the battery.
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Unplug the power connector and lift the battery out in the direction of the arrows to remove it.
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Unplug the white connector: pry up to gradually move the connector
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Peel off the adhesive foam holding the battery
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To reinstall the replacement battery: use double-sided tape
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Lift the retaining latch and unplug the ZIF cable found under the keyboard.
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Disconnect the nine marked cables as detailed in the following steps.
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Remove the four screws securing the motherboard to the case.
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Once the screws have been removed, carefully lift the motherboard from the end indicated by the arrows.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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