HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Moses Cung
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

22

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the motherboard in the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3. The motherboard is an essential component that connects different parts in a computer so it can function. A motherboard that doesn't work or has been fried makes the computer useless. Replacing it can allow you to extend the life of your computer.

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    • Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.

    • Close the laptop and flip it so that the screen is on the surface of the table and the back plate is facing you.

    • Remove the 3.3 mm screw near the top of the hinge using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Remove the remaining four 7.3 mm screws using the same screwdriver.

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    • Separate the bottom cover from the laptop, starting from the upper corner and working your way around the edge.

    • The plastic fastening may make cracking sounds when separating, but this is normal.

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    • Remove the five 3.7 mm screws that are holding the battery in place using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Be sure to keep the screws organized because they will be reused for the next battery installation.

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    • Carefully pull the white plastic battery connector towards you until it is removed from the port.

    • Be sure not to pull using the wires; doing so may cause damage.

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    • Gently lift the battery out of its place.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws near the middle of the fan assembly.

    • Use the same screwdriver to remove the remaining five 3.9 mm screws.

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    • Before pulling the fan out, identify the two wires that are connected to the fan and to the motherboard.

    • For each, use plastic opening tool to lift the black wire housing upward out of its port.

    • Be sure not to pull the wires; doing so may cause damage.

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    • Slide the fan assembly toward you, and when the top edge of the fan is out of the vent grill, the fan is completely removed.

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    • Lift the black tape covering the solid state drive.

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    • Remove the 2.4 mm screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Slide the solid state drive to the left and out of its port.

    • Be careful when removing the solid state drive as bending any of the pins may render it unusable.

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    • Detach the small wires connected to the card by lifting the ends straight upward. The wires are held in place by friction and should pop right off.

    • These wires should be handled carefully since they're the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas.

    • Take note of which wire goes where, as mixing these cables will cause both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to stop working.

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    • Remove the 2.4 mm screw holding the card down using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully pull out the card by sliding it to the left.

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    • Remove the single 5 mm screw holding the HDMI port cover in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift and remove the HDMI port cover.

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    • Disconnect the red and blue display wires using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Detach the display wire connector using a nylon spudger. Repeat on the other side.

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    • Flip up the five white wire clips and the single black clip using an iFixit opening tool.

    • Detach the wires connected to the motherboard.

    • Remove the two 5 mm screws that hold the motherboard in place with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Push in the SD card slot.

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    • Remove the SD card slot.

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    • Carefully remove the motherboard from the device by sliding it away from the laptop hinge and lifting upwards. Pull the blue sticky foam off of the back of the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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