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HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard is a very important component to your HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy. like a majority of laptops it controls and regulates the the other components. It is important to handle this part with care to prevent further. This part has many fragile components so its important to careful when replacing this part.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over so that the underside is facing you.

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  2. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using your hands, push the two tabs inwards to release the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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  3. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove eleven screws from the back panel.

    • Remove the back panel from the device.

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  4. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the fan to the motherboard.

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  6. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the fan wire carefully so that the fan is longer connected to the motherboard.

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  7. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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  8. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully detach the connector above the hard drive.

    • Remove the hard drive from the device.

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  9. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect all of the cables attached to the motherboard.

    • Many of these wires are delicate so be careful when unplugging them.

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  10. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove eight screws from the motherboard.

    • Using the same screwdriver, remove four screws from the motherboard.

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  11. HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-ak008cy Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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