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HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement

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  1. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the laptop over so that the bottom is facing up

    • Using the J0 screwdriver, unscrew all 12 M2.5x5.5 screws from the back panel.

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  2. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back panel to reveal the inner components.

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  3. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the J0 screwdriver to remove the two M2.0x3.0 screws holding in the cooling fan

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    • Unplug the cord and carefully remove the cooling fan

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  6. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the J1 screwdriver to remove the three M2.5x2.5 screws on the SD card reader.

    • Remove the SD card reader and set it aside.

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  7. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
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    • Disconnect the six ZIF connectors.

    • Use the tweezers to flip up the plastic retaining flap.

    • Pull the cable out horizontally.

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  8. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the four remaining connectors.

    • Use a plastic opening tool or spudger if necessary to pry the connector apart.

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  9. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the J0 screwdriver to remove the two M2.5x2.5 screws on the wireless network card.

    • Slide the card horizontally toward the front of the laptop and out of its socket.

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  10. HP Envy Touchsmart m6-k125dx Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use the J1 screwdriver to remove the four M2.5x2.5 screws that secure the motherboard to the case.

    • Pull up on the right side of the motherboard, away from the USB ports, then slide out to the right.

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Conclusion

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

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Alan Orr

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