Introduction
My computer is being a bird-brain. How do I make it intelligent again? I know replacing a motherboard is a very lengthy and delicate procedure.
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Use your hands to unclip the plastic snaps on the back panel of the device.
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Remove the five 7.5mm T15 screws from the cover plate.
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Remove the cover plate.
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Remove the 7.5mm T15 screw on the left side of the first heatsink.
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Remove the four 15mm T15 screws on the right side of the first heatsink.
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Use your hands to pull the first heatsink free from the computer.
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Remove the 7.5mm T15 screw on the left side of the second heatsink.
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Remove the four 8mm PH1 screws on the right side of the second heatsink.
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Pull the second heatsink free from the computer.
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Slowly work your way across the bottom of the motherboard, disconnecting all of the labeled connections. Use your hands to gently pull the plastic piece at the ends of the wires.
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Slowly work your way along the left side of the motherboard, disconnecting all labeled connections. Use your hands to gently pull the plastic piece at the ends of the wires.
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Slowly work your way along the top of the motherboard, disconnecting the labeled connection. Use your hands to gently pull the plastic piece at the end of the wire.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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