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Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to safely remove the motherboard. Many components are built into the motherboard and cannot be easily replaced on their own, so replacing the motherboard as a whole may be necessary. Please take time to ensure a static free environment when handling the motherboard or other components.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the computer over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove the ten 6mm screws with a T5 Torx security screwdriver.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back panel by gently separating the panel from front to back.

    • Take care not to pull any wires or crack the outer shell.

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    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six 3.3 mm screws around the perimeter of the battery.

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 6.75 mm screw from the center of the battery.

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  4. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the three pieces of tape securing the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna.

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    • Grip the base of the connector with your fingers or pliers, and gently pull the connector straight back towards you to remove it.

    • If possible, do not to pull the connector out by the wires, as this can damage the connector.

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    • Carefully remove the battery from the laptop.

    • Take care not to pull out the Bluetooth antenna while removing the battery.

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  7. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 3.3 mm screws securing the hard drive to the panel.

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    • Lift the hard drive up, turn it over, and remove the connection.

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  10. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.7 mm screws.

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    • Carefully detach the speaker wire and remove the speaker.

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  12. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Bluetooth Module: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm screws.

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    • Gently grab and remove the Bluetooth module.

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  14. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Using your finger nail or a thin pry tool, unlock and remove the three cables.

    • Lift the two pieces of tape. Carefully pull the cable connector back to remove it from the motherboard.

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the eight 3.8mm screws.

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    • Gently pull the cable out of the connector.

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    • Lift the wide cable in the center to reveal the port for the small cable underneath.

    • Using a fingernail or a thin pry tool, lift the white bar to release the cable.

    • Remove the cable from the connector.

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  17. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the tape up to separate it from the motherboard.

    • Using a fingernail or a thin pry tool, lift the connector upwards to separate from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the black tape covering the connector.

    • Pull straight backwards to remove the connector from the motherboard.

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    • Pull the cable straight backwards to remove it.

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    • Pull the cable straight backwards to remove it.

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    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven 3.6mm screws.

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  22. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and pull backwards to remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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