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HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Using this guide, you can replace the motherboard in your HP Pavilion 14-bk061st laptop.

The motherboard is the central connection between all the components of a computer. A faulty motherboard can lead to the whole computer failing so it is important to keep good care of all the components in your PC.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 5.7 JIS #1 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove the two 6.7mm JIS #1 screws from underneath the feet of the laptop close to the exhaust vent.

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  2. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unclip the back plate using a plastic opening tool.

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  3. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back plate from the laptop.

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  4. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, RAM Card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the hook end of the Halberd spudger to pull back the clamps holding the card in place.

    • Take care when pulling the second clamp as the card has a tendency to jump out.

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  5. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the card by pulling it up and away from the slot.

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  7. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, WLAN Card: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, WLAN Card: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna wires by gently pulling them away from the board.

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  8. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the JIS #1 screw from the WLAN card.

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  9. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the card by pulling it away from the slot.

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  10. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 2.9mm JIS #1 screws from each of the four corners of the fan.

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  11. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully grab the heat sink from any side and lift straight up while trying to avoid touching other components.

    • Avoid bending the heat-pipe at all costs to keep it functional.

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  12. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 2.9mm JIS #1 screws surrounding the fan.

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    • Carefully lift up the fan without tugging out the attached wire, and lay it on the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers to gently unplug the power connector wire.

    • Remove the fan from the laptop.

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  14. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seven screws from the motherboard using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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  15. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the nine cables from the motherboard by carefully lifting the black tab on each connector.

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  16. HP Pavilion 14-bk061st Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the motherboard from the casing.

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Conclusion

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

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