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HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard should be replaced if the laptop will not turn on with the charger plugged in. To avoid damaging electronic components, use a static discharge wrist strap. The only skill needed to complete this project is knowing how to use a screwdriver. With twenty minutes and a new motherboard, you can repair your computer for a fraction of the cost of replacing it.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure computer is turned off and unplugged.

    • Slide the battery lock latch on the left to unlock. Slide from left to right to unlock.

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  2. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery release latch on the right with continuous force from right to left.

    • Once battery pops, you may release latch.

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  3. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the battery, rotating upwards and away from you. This will remove the battery.

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  4. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure computer is powered off and unplugged.

    • Flip computer over so that the bottom is facing the ceiling and the hinges are farthest from you.

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  5. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7 mm screw on the middle right.

    • There is an icon that looks like a CD stamped into the back panel near this screw.

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    • Slide the drive out from the right side of the device.

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  7. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Case Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 12mm screws located on the hinge covers.

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    • Lift the corner covers off of the computer using a prying tool.

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  10. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are located near the top of the laptop.

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  11. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the remaining seven 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are securing the back cover.

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  12. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws.

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    • Use prying tools to pry the covers off of the screwholes.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 6.5mm screws.

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  14. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Be mindful of sharp edges on computer while using prying tools.

    • Flip computer over and open so that the screen is facing you.

    • Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the prying tool and lift upwards to loosen the back panel.

    • Continue down all sides and corners of the device.

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    • Flip laptop back over so that the bottom is facing up

    • After all sides are loosened, remove the back panel from the device.

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  16. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 15, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect fan cable from the motherboard.

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  17. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove both 3mm screws connected to the fan using Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the fan from the computer.

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  19. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 18, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect wiring harnesses by gently applying pressure to the plastic clip. Do not pull on the wires.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness that is routed through the speaker from the motherboard.

    • Remove the wiring harness from the groove in the speaker.

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    • Disconnect the speaker wiring from the motherboard.

    • If this clip is too difficult to remove by hand, tweezers or pliers can be used to gently initiate separation.

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    • Remove the speakers.

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  22. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Use the #000 screwdriver to remove the four 6mm screws attaching the motherboard to the laptop case.

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    • Never pull on the wires themselves to disconnect a wiring harness or ribbon.

    • Unclip the wiring ribbons from the motherboard by pulling up on the blue tabs.

    • Unplug the wiring harness to the screen by gently pulling the beige connector.

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  24. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure to grab the motherboard by the edges. This will reduce the risk of damaging the motherboard components.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

Author

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Christopher Hoffman

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