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HP Envy dv7t-7200 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a faulty motherboard on your HP Envy dv7t-7200 if you want an updated processor or if your motherboard shorted out.

What you need

  1. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the power off and disconnect all cables and cords from the laptop.

    • Place the computer on its top on a flat surface with the hinges facing away from you.

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    • Slide the battery release latch to the left which is located on the right-hand side of the battery.

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    • Tilt the battery away from you and lift out.

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  4. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Motherboard Replacement, Service Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #01 screwdriver, remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screw on the service cover.

    • This screw does not come out of the service cover completely once loosened.

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    • Slide the service cover toward the front of the laptop.

    • Lift the service cover to remove it from the laptop.

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    • Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.5 top screws from brackets on both hard drives.

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    • Remove the primary drive first located on the right hand side.

    • Use the black tab to lift the drive up and out.

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    • Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screws on each side of the drive bracket.

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    • Remove the hard drive connector cable.

    • This cable can be difficult to remove. Try to pull this cable firmly and carefully.

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    • Repeat steps 6-9 for the secondary hard drive.

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  12. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Disc Drive: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw that attaches the optical drive to the laptop.

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    • Press the tab with a metal spudger that is located next to the screw to release the optical drive.

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    • Slide the disk drive out of the laptop.

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  15. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard Assembly: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop on it’s top

    • Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Stand the laptop on it’s left side with it’s top open.

    • Locate the circular opening in the optical drive slot.

    • Using a plastic opener, press on the keyboard through this opening until it lifts the keyboard away.

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    • Place the laptop on it’s back with the front facing you.

    • Using a plastic opener, lift the back of the keyboard towards you releasing it from the lip that holds it.

    • You will hear slight popping noises as the keyboard separates.

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    • The keyboard is still attached by two ribbon cables. Lift the keyboard slowly during this step.

    • Lift keyboard up and place upside down on laptop.

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    • Release the connectors that attach the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Disconnect the four tabs shown from the laptop.

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    • Remove the screw located to the upper left of the disc drive.

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    • Pry open the top panel of the laptop with a metal spudger.

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    • Remove the screws that hold the motherboard to the frame

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    • Lift the right side of the motherboard

    • Slide the motherboard at this angle toward the right

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    • Turn the motherboard over

    • Remove the screws that hold the motherboard and the fan together.

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Conclusion

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

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