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MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to replace the motherboard on the MSI Apache Pro 004 laptop.

What you need

  1. MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Start with the bottom of the laptop facing up.

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  2. MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 15 screws from the bottom of the laptop with a PH1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the bottom plate

    • Keep track of all the screws and which slot they came from, as they slightly differ. We recommend this system: lay out on a piece of paper and pretending the paper is the device. Place the screws on the paper approximately where they would go

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    • Remove the screw holding down the battery with a PH1 screwdriver.

    • Pull out the battery.

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  5. MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 MSI GE62 Apache Pro 004 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the cooling assembly by unscrewing the fourteen screws holding it in place.

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    • Remove the speakers holding the motherboard in place, located on the bottom left and bottom right of the device.

    • Unfasten the 8 screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Pull out the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi,can i change msi ge62 6qf motherboard with ge62 7rd apache pro?

Its essential for me.tnx.

rahim dargahi - Reply

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