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Xiaomi Air 12 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your Xiaomi Air 12 Motherboard.

What you need

  1. Xiaomi Air 12 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the computer so the Xiaomi logo is at the bottom of the device.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the top-middle rubber covering and lift upwards to reveal the hidden screw.

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    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws using the Torx T5 driver by inserting the screwdriver into each screw and rotating counterclockwise.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool into each side of the computer and push the tool downwards to pop open the back cover.

    • You will hear popping noises as you remove the cover.

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    • Remove the back of the laptop by gently lifting the casing upwards.

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    • Detach the white and black speaker wires by pulling them from the small black tabs along the perimeter of the metal bracket.

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    • Remove the 1.5mm screw using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the SSD up from the device and gently pull the SSD from the laptop.

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  10. Xiaomi Air 12 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the red wire from the tabs on the perimeter of the metal bracket.

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    • Use a PH1 screwdriver to remove the five 2mm black screws.

    • Remove two silver 1mm JIS #00 screws.

    • There will be clear plastic spacers that come off with the silver screws.

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    • Lift the battery up and pull out from the device.

    • The metal bracket will come out with the battery.

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    • Lift the silver connection cover next to the USB ports using the plastic opening tool and your hands.

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    • Remove the four ribbon cables by lifting the connector up with the plastic opening tool and pulling the ribbon cable out.

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    • Disconnect the gray and black wire connectors using the plastic opening tool to lift them up.

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    • Remove the webcam connector by gently pulling the cable out by hand.

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    • Lift the video cable on the connector using the plastic opening tool to disconnect it.

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    • Remove the seven black 2mm screws using a PH1 screwdriver.

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    • Gently lift the motherboard out by hand.

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Conclusion

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

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11 Comments

Where do you order a replacement?

I couldn’t find any parts for my Xiaomi air 12.

Jon Jag - Reply

di you get it?

zelenmix -

Same here. Where to get motherboard to xiaomi mi 12?

imthespace - Reply

Did yoiu get it?

zelenmix -

... I would like to replace but I can't find a motherboard anywhere ... can anyone help me, where to buy the board for best price?

Aljoša Jelen - Reply

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