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Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate the step by step process on how to replace the motherboard in your Lenovo Z70-80.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers two push both latches away from each other to release the battery.

    • Pull the battery out.

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  2. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two Phillips #0 screws from the bottom panel.

    • Slide the panel down slightly, and then lift to pull it off.

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  3. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Optical Drive: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #0 screw from the optical drive.

    • Pull the optical drive out of the side.

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  4. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Electric Fan: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Electric Fan: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Electric Fan: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips #0 screws from the fan.

    • Disconnect the fan from the motherboard by pulling up on the plug.

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  6. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the 17 7mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • A sticker covers this screw. Remove this sticker to remove the screw.

    • Remove the back cover.

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  7. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the edges of the keyboard upwards using a spudger.

    • A cable with a ZIF connector is attached to the bottom of the keyboard. Flip the small black tab on the connector for safe removal.

    • Remove the five 3mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  8. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all the ribbon cables and connectors from the front and back of the laptop.

    • Remember to flip the small black tabs on ZIF connectors for safe removal.

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  9. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3mm screw and carefully pull out the cables from the hooks holding them in place.

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  10. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger at the edges of the laptop cover to carefully pry upwards, removing the cover.

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  11. Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Z70-80 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the two black cables from the motherboard.

    • Remove the three 3mm screws from the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • Pick up the motherboard carefully by the edges.

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Conclusion

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

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