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Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement, Stand: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the monitor face down.

    • Remove the four 11.5mm screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the stand by pulling it out.

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  2. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 11.5mm screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the plastic bar.

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  3. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement, Board Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six 7mm screws at the circled locations.

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  5. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the monitor using the plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the cover on.

    • There are four clips on each side, four on the top, and one on the bottom.

    • You may hear a loud snapping noise when releasing the clips. Do not be alarmed, it is natural.

    • Once all the clips have been released, remove the cover by pulling it up.

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  6. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the one 6mm screw.

    • Unplug the indicated cable by pulling on the base.

    • Slide the cover toward the top of the monitor.

    • Remove the cover.

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  7. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement, Video Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement, Video Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement, Video Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use caution when removing the connectors as they can easily break when removing.

    • Disconnect the multi-pin connector at the top of the board by firmly grasping the connector and pulling to the side.

    • Disconnect the multi-pin connector that runs between the video motherboard and the power supply motherboard. Firmly grasp the connector and pull straight up.

    • A plastic opening tool can be used to assist in the removal of connectors.

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  8. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3/16" hex head screws from the VGA connecter. Use a pair of needle nose pliers if a wrench is not available.

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  9. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 6.4mm #2 Phillips screws from the corners of the motherboard with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

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  10. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Video Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the motherboard straight up to remove it from the back panel.

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Conclusion

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

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