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Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If your computer is showing the blue screen of death (BSoD) or is not functioning properly, it may be time to replace the motherboard. Follow these instructions to replace the motherboard in the Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off the device before starting.

    • Flip the device over with the hinges facing away from you.

    • Remove seven 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws.

    • Remove three 9.5 mm Torx T5 screws.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry around the edges from one side to another with a plastic opening tool.

    • Do not pry on the side with the hinges because this can break the cover.

    • Lift the case from the front until you feel resistance.

    • Do not keep lifting after you feel resistance, or the bottom cover can break.

    • Pull the cover towards you, away from the hinges.

    • Completely lift off the cover.

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  3. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 5.2mm Torx T5 screws holding the fan in place.

    • Remove the five 5.0mm Torx T5 screws holding the fan in place.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two fan wire connectors.

    • Firmly pull the connector out horizontally away from the socket.

    • Carefully lift the fan up and out.

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  6. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 4mm screws surrounding the battery with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Each is marked by "M2x5" with a small white arrow pointing to the screw itself.

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  7. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull firmly on the battery connector to disconnect it.

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  8. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the case to remove it.

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  9. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the five screws.

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  10. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the power outlet connector.

    • Disconnect the speaker wire connector.

    • Carefully lift the motherboard up and out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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