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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide for how to replace a Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 motherboard. Common reasons to replace the motherboard are because of overheating, power surges, old age or just overuse.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all ten 6.6 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift up and remove the casing.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement, SSD: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.6 mm screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • The SSD will pop up on its own after removing the screw.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the fan.

    • Lift the fan up and out.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the hard drive.

    • Lift the hard drive up and out.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the Wi-Fi card.

    • The Wi-Fi card will slightly lift away from the motherboard.

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card directly out of its port.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the motherboard.

    • Gently disconnect the cables and ribbon cables connected to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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