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Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew the 2 keyboard screws.

      • Insert an opening pick in the upper part of the keyboard.

      • Slide the pick along the upper edge of the keyboard.

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    2. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Access the Keyboard Connectors: step 2, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Access the Keyboard Connectors: step 2, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Access the Keyboard Connectors: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully flip the keyboard over to access the cables.

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    3. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Keyboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Flip up the retaining latches then pull the cables straight out from the connectors.

      • Remove the keyboard.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the 14 screws securing the bottom case to the laptop.

      • Unclip the case by sliding a plastic spudger into the slots in the case.

      • Remove the bottom case.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 2 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Spread the retaining clips to release the RAM module. It will pop up slightly.

      • Pull the RAM module straight out to remove it.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, WiFi Card: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the Phillips screw securing the WiFi card.

      • Pull the card straight out from the connector.

      • Unclip the antenna wires from the card.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 7, image 1 of 2 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the Phillips screw securing the SSD.

      • The SSD board will pop up slightly once the screw is removed. Lift it to relieve any tension and pull it straight out.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the five Phillips screws securing the battery.

      • Unplug the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard.

      • Remove the battery.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Right CPU Fan: step 9, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Right CPU Fan: step 9, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Right CPU Fan: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two screws securing the right CPU fan to the case.

      • Remove the mounting tape.

      • Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Left CPU Fan: step 10, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Left CPU Fan: step 10, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Left CPU Fan: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the left CPU fan to the chassis.

      • Peel off the mounting tape.

      • Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.

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    1. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew the 4 screws and remove the heat sink.

      • Unplug the 4 cables.

      • For the cable outlined in purple, you must first lift the gray part then unplug the cable.

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    2. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Unplug Cables: step 12, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Unplug Cables: step 12, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Unplug Cables: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Unplug these two cables.

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    3. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove Screws: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the five Phillips mounting screws securing the motherboard to the case.

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    4. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Peel the Tape: step 14, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Peel the Tape: step 14, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Peel the Tape: step 14, image 3 of 3
      • Peel off the adhesive tape formerly covered by the RAM module.

      • Peel the tape from the WiFi card cables to keep them from getting in the way.

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    5. Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard: step 15, image 1 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard: step 15, image 2 of 3 Why! NV41MZ Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard: step 15, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully lift the motherboard off the chassis.

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Conclusion

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

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