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HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Shut down the computer.

    • Disconnect the power and all external devices connected to the computer.

    • Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock.

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    • Use a Metal Spudger and remove the rubber foot closet from the bottom of the laptop.

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  3. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all of the screws located on the bottom of the laptop:

    • 5 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws

    • 5 Phillips 2.0 x 5.0 mm screws

    • Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

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    • Turn the computer over onto its base, with the computer open and the keyboard facing upward.

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    • The keyboard is attached internally by clips. Use a small amount of force when removing the keyboard.

    • Use the Plastic Opening Tool to separate the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

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  6. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Raise the keyboard slightly to access the touch pad and keyboard cables.

    • Raising the keyboard too far or with excessive force may cause damage to the keyboard, touch pad cables, or their connectors.

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  8. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables attaching the touch pad and keyboard to the system board (motherboard).

    • Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

    • Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.

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    • Lift the keyboard away from the base of the laptop.

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  10. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips 00 Screwdriver, remove 6 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws from the perimeter of the battery.

    • Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

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    • Carefully lift the battery up from lower right corner and disconnect it from the motherboard.

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  12. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement, USB Port Shield: step 11, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement, USB Port Shield: step 11, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement, USB Port Shield: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • (You don't NEED to remove this shielding as you can remove the board with it still there.)

    • Remove the adhesive strip.

    • Lift the shield away from the base of the laptop.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to the system board (motherboard).

    • Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

    • Use the plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the fastened cables from the system board (motherboard) by carefully pushing the cable's plastic edges using the Heavy Duty Spudger.

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    • Pull the clipped cables from system board (motherboard).

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    • Remove the system board (motherboard).

    • Using the Phillips 00 Screw Driver, remove 9 Phillips 2.0 x 4.7 mm screws with "M2L4" next to them.

    • Using the Phillips 00 Screw Driver, remove the silver screw.

    • Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

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  17. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the front side of the system board (motherboard).

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  18. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Heavy Duty Spudger, disconnect the black and red RTC battery cable on the left side of the system board (motherboard).

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  19. HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx System Board Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Release the system board (motherboard) from the base enclosure.

    • Place the motherboard somewhere safe since it is the most delicate and expensive part of the laptop.

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Conclusion

Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.

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