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HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement

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  1. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the device is turned off before removing the battery to avoid loss or corruption of files.

    • Turn the device over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Slide the battery release to the left until you hear a click.

    • Once you hear a click, the battery will have been released from the battery compartment.

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  2. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery, carefully, from the compartment.

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  3. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Find the hard drive compartment with two Phillips head screws.

    • Use the PH1 screwdriver to loosen and remove both screws.

    • Gently remove the hard drive compartment.

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  5. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the three Phillips head screws on the compartment with the wifi and keyboard logos.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three screws.

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  6. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the two keyboard logos on back of the computer.

    • Find the Phillips head screws in the hole next to the logo.

    • Remove the two screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  7. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • In the battery compartment, locate the three keyboard logos.

    • Find the Phillips head screws next to each logo.

    • Remove the three screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  8. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Place the plastic opening tool between the keyboard and the motherboard.

    • Gently pry the entire keyboard up and away from the laptop's motherboard.

    • Once you have part of the keyboard separated, run your fingers around the edge of the keyboard to separate the entire thing.

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  9. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement, Remove palmrest: step 8, image 1 of 3 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement, Remove palmrest: step 8, image 2 of 3 HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement, Remove palmrest: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the single M2.5x5 blue-painted screw securing the palmrest, from under where the keyboard was.

    • Remove the connectors from the motherboard.

    • Close the laptop's screen, and flip the laptop over.

    • Remove the twelve M2.5x6.5 red-painted screws.

    • Remove the four M2.5x3 screws securing the palmrest to the base.

    • Remove the screw for the wireless card, as well as the wireless antennas, and take the wireless card out.

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  10. HP G62 347NR Motherboard Replacement, Remove motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two blue-painted M2.5x4 screws securing the motherboard to the base.

    • Remove all connectors from the motherboard.

    • Transfer your heatsink, processor, and memory to the replacement board. You're done!

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Conclusion

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

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