HP 15-bs051od Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Jessica Walia
  • Comments: 0
HP 15-bs051od Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

17

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide for replacing the motherboard for the HP 15-bs051od. Possible reasons to replace the motherboard include the computer produces an increase in Windows errors or the Blue Screen of Death when you turn on the power.

Note: Our model does not include a battery. Before performing any repair ensure the battery has been removed and the computer is not connected to a power source. It is also important to ground yourself by touching metal to discharge excess electricity before beginning the repair.



  1. DlcSRyaAeGQsQseO

    • Start with the laptop face down.

    • Remove the eight 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the lower case.

  2. pWGxIM6ELPxqwZK3
    pWGxIM6ELPxqwZK3
    GI4FjNxPJvkPL2wi

    • Use the opening tool to pry the lower case away from the body of the laptop.

    • Remove the lower case.

  3. HU6kcVPcI6uureeb
    HU6kcVPcI6uureeb
    SmOvMRTQW5l1OLpV
    AbnlPjRZkawI6eIS

    • Pull the RAM-retaining arms away from the RAM chip.

    • The RAM chip should slightly "pop" up from it's socket.

  4. XgWbYYDhVncOvqfJ
    XgWbYYDhVncOvqfJ
    DTTMbrZhxNnMhBQm

    • Pull the RAM chip out of its socket.

    • Our device does not specifically have a second RAM chip, but make sure to remove the second RAM chip below the first RAM chip.

    • Repeat this process for the second RAM chip.

  5. QabgCuG1VNedROaf
    QabgCuG1VNedROaf
    HqCCcYqHbcluUiKR
    kbBKEIENRGw2HkKE

    • Remove the four (4 mm) Phillips screws on the heatsink.

    • Remove the exhaust by carefully lifting it up.

  6. uFVXcyru1ThDWupR

    • Disconnect the connecting cable of the fan and remove the fan.

  7. g5uteGloCGBjJViQ
    g5uteGloCGBjJViQ
    qOkGHMI4D1EYFElX

    • Pull the red, white, black, and blue cable directly out of its port.

  8. vAgqjXEeLMIhqdLd

    • Slide the left speaker out.

  9. 6SvMCCO5RsG2IEu2

    • Pull the black and red cable connecting both speakers out of its secure fastening.

  10. VipMdYsEYTF3s2lm

    • Pull the right speaker out by sliding from left to right.

  11. 5fDDDqfAZxmfDgyE
    5fDDDqfAZxmfDgyE
    NpNQNalETPbAiFWh

    • Locate the motherboard.

    • The motherboard is the biggest blue-colored surface located inside the computer.

    • Locate the six ribbon cables.

  12. 3uKxMTvjVnF1ALPD
    3uKxMTvjVnF1ALPD
    L3uPWHTVUwSePFrl

    • Flip up the ZIF lock bars that keep the six ribbon cables in place.

    • Slide the rest of the ribbon cables out of their fastenings.

  13. ehjEgh1rCF5EyXDN
    ehjEgh1rCF5EyXDN
    RgoVpiwcamwfNbjO

    • Remove the four (4 mm) Phillips screws securing the motherboard.

  14. wMEUtIcW3rdNHguN
    wMEUtIcW3rdNHguN
    2N5DYQVREZabUY2O

    • Remove the single (4 mm) Phillips screw on the Wi-Fi card.

    • Slide the Wi-Fi card out of its port.

  15. HwawM5m4Qs3a2yEl
    HwawM5m4Qs3a2yEl
    TUKPpCwfcpwaI1ee

    • Unfasten the connecting cable.

  16. ImlwU3x41lI1AVTJ
    ImlwU3x41lI1AVTJ
    hLIJTolNfenqJWkH

    • Remove the display cable.

  17. 1Qwlv6wAilcTTEKM

    • Lift up the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

Author

Jessica Walia

Member since: 20/03/23

589 Reputation

0 comments