Introduction
The motherboard of a computer is its control center and can seem daunting to replace. This guide will demonstrate how to efficiently replace the motherboard for a Dell Precision 7560 laptop.
Motherboards can be damaged by rough handling, drops, water damage, or power surges.
Some possible indications of a failing motherboard are: external USB devices are no longer being read by the laptop correctly, if at all; the laptop is operating much slower than normal; the computer boots with a blank blue screen, and/or any burning smell coming from the laptop while operating.
Power off and unplug your device before beginning.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the the eight 5 mm captive screws in the bottom cover.
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Remove the back cover by lifting at the corners.
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Unscrew and remove the five 2 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Locate the battery connector.
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Pull the connector towards you to disconnect it.
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Use your fingers or a plastic opening tool to pry the battery up and remove it from the laptop.
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Unscrew and remove the two 3 mm screws that secure the solid-state drive.
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Remove the top cover of the Solid State Drive by lifting up from the corners.
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Pull the Solid State Drive gently towards you from its exposed end to disconnect it.
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With an appropriate replacement part, exchange the old SSD with a new one.
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Remove the 5 mm screw holding the Wi-Fi card in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Lift to remove the metal overlay.
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Disconnect the wires attached to the Wi-Fi card.
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Lift from the sides to remove the Wi-Fi card.
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Remove the 2 mm screws holding the metal frame in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove, carefully and completely, any wires running over the frame.
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Grab securely and lift to remove the metal frame.
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Flip up the metal edge holding down the SD connection.
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Gently pull to disconnect the connecting strip.
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Remove the 5 mm screw holding the metal cap over the wire connection using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Holding the sides, lift to remove the metal cap.
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Lift to disconnect the wire bundle.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the eight 2 mm screws holding the motherboard.
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Flip the motherboard over, exposing the underside.
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Pull to disconnect the wires leading to the speaker unit.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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