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HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This is a complete guide that will direct you in removing and replacing the motherboard of an HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx.

The motherboard typically houses the important components such as the CPU, GPU, connectors for the network card, and RAM slots. It plays a huge part in supplying power to every part of the computer. If you have tried replacing other components and your laptop still is not functioning, it's possible that the board is damaged and may need replaced.

What you need

  1. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the thirteen Phillips #0 screws.

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  2. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the panel up and off to remove from the laptop.

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  3. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the battery from the motherboard.

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  4. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three Phillips #0 screws from the battery.

    • Pull the battery out of the laptop.

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  6. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the fan from the motherboard.

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  7. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four Phillips #0 screws holding in the fan.

    • Pull out the fan.

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  8. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single screw from the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card out of its slot.

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  9. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four screws from the heat sink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  10. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the heat sink from the motherboard.

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  11. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the remaining from the motherboard with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  12. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the remaining cables from the motherboard by gently tugging on the pull tabs or the edges of the connectors that sit in the terminals.

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  13. HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1215dx Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift the motherboard from the housing to remove it from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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