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Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the device over and lay it down with the underside facing upwards.

  2. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the ten screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  3. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, make your way around the edge of the laptop.

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    • After making sure the back panel is completely free from the body, remove the back panel.

  5. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Speaker Unit: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Speaker Unit: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Speaker Unit: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • For the right speaker, disconnect the wire using the iFixit opening tool.

    • Pull the speaker out.

  6. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • For the speaker on the left, disconnect the wire using the iFixit opening tool.

    • Pull the speaker out.

  7. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the five 3.9 mm Phillips #00 black screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Pull out the multicolored connecting cables using an iFixit opening tool.

  9. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the now disconnected battery from the laptop.

  10. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the ribbon connector from both ends by disengaging the black latch and pulling it directly from its port.

  11. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 3.5 mm length screws in the numbered order from 1-10 using the Phillips #00 screwdriver (not all are shown in the first image).

    • Remove the heat sink.

  12. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Auxiliary and USB Port: step 12, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Auxiliary and USB Port: step 12, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Auxiliary and USB Port: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the ribbon connector using the iFixit opening tool tool by flipping up the black flap and pulling the ribbon out.

  13. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Take the three 3.5mm silver screws out using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the protective silver shield before removing the ports.

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, insert its end underneath the ports, and pull them upwards toward you to remove them safely.

  14. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the single 3.5 mm screw from the RAM card using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Unplug from motherboard.

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    • Use an opening tool to remove the connecting cables.

  16. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the three 3.5 mm retaining screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  17. Lenovo Flex 6-11IGM Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Pick up and remove motherboard from laptop.

Conclusion

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

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