HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement

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This replacement guide is for the motherboard of the HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx. All you need to complete this guide is a plastic opening tool, a #0 Phillips screwdriver, and an anti-static wrist strap.

Wear the anti-static wrist strap and attach it to a metal surface to avoid damaging sensitive electrical components. Make sure the computer is unplugged and powered off before touching any internal parts.

The motherboard isn’t a hazardous component to handle, but it is connected to many critical parts of the computer and must be removed with care.

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Stap 1 Keyboard

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

Before you begin, be sure to power off your laptop.
Using an opening pick, remove the 4 rubber feet and 4 screw covers.

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Stap 2

Unscrew the twelve 6 mm screws from the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Stap 3

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

Open the laptop carefully, with the keyboard face up.
Pry around the outside of the keyboard with the plastic opening tool until the keyboard can be lifted slightly.
When lifting the keyboard do not pull too hard. There are cables that must be disconnected before the keyboard can be removed.

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Stap 4

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3

Lift the keyboard until you can see the cables connected to the motherboard.
Gently lift the tab on each ZIF connector that connects each cable to the motherboard using a spudger. Once each tab is flipped up, the corresponding ribbon cable will come out easily.
Detach the keyboard.

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Stap 5 Motherboard

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1

Disconnect the pin head battery connection to remove power from the motherboard.
Unscrew the five 4mm screws holding the motherboard in place using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.
It's possible the positions of the screws will be different on your board. If the motherboard resists lifting, double-check that all screws have been removed.

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Stap 6

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

Remove the five flat ribbon cables by gently lifting the head of the cable up and back.
Remove the two remaining multicolored ribbon cables by pulling the white plastic head backwards.
Do not pull directly on the wires.
If the head of the multicolored ribbon cable doesn't come out, try gently wiggling it side to side as you pull.

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Stap 7

HP Envy x360 m6-w103dx Motherboard Replacement: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

Lift the motherboard up from the left side at a shallow angle.
Gently pull the motherboard to the left and gently wiggle it side to side until the ports on the right side of the board detach from the case.
Ensure the laptop is well supported, as the motherboard is a heavy component and removing it may make the laptop off-balance.