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Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Ensure the device is powered off.

    • Use a PZ00 screwdriver bit to remove the eleven screws securing the back cover.

    • Five 7 mm screws

    • Six 4 mm screws

  2. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully pry the back cover off the computer using an opening pick.

    • Start at the corner of the laptop and work your way around the side. Gently pull up on the cover until it detaches.

  3. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.

  4. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the battery cable from its motherboard socket by gently pulling it towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

    • Now you can safely remove the battery.

  5. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to loosen the five spring screws located at the middle of the fan piece.

    • Remove the plastic covering after the screws have been loosened.

    • Spring screws will stay attached to the cover.

  6. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove four 4mm screws securing the fans to the device.

  7. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Unplug the wires connecting the two fans to the motherboard.

    • When doing this, tug carefully from side to side.

  8. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the fans out of their positions and remove them from the device.

  9. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Solid State Drive: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Solid State Drive: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Do not remove the thermal pad.

    • Remove one 4mm screw circled in orange in the second picture with a JIS #1 screwdriver.

  10. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the SSD from its connector.

  11. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Start by disconnecting the ribbon cable that is near the audio driver. It is recommended to use the iFixit Opening Pick to remove the ribbon cable.

  12. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove three 4mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the black cover the screws were holding down.

  13. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 4mm screw on top of the audio driver using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Pull the audio cables gently off the audio driver.

    • Remove the audio driver from the motherboard.

  14. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Remove twelve 4mm screws circled in red using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Peel off the Lenovo sticker and remove one 4mm screw with a JIS #1 screwdriver.

  15. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Remove two ribbon cables in the circled areas. Gently pull them out of their ports.

  16. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the final ribbon cable by gently pulling it from its socket.

    • The motherboard is now completely disconnected from the laptop.

  17. Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Gently lift the motherboard out of the housing.

Conclusion

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

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