Dell Precision 7560 Motherboard Replacement

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Dell Precision 7560 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

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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    • The screws holding the back cover in place can not be removed.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the the eight 5 mm captive screws in the bottom cover.

    • 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.

    • Locate the battery connector.

    It is only 3 screws to remove the battery. Each one is labeled M2x5L on the tabs extending from the battery.

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    • Pull the connector towards you to disconnect it.

    • Use your fingers or a plastic opening tool to pry the battery up and remove it from the laptop.

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    • The screws holding the fan in place cannot be fully removed.

    • Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the fan assembly.

    • Each screw is numbered in the order that they should be loosened.

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    • Locate connector cable and pull lightly to remove.

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    • Gently pull the first fan connector from the head until it is removed.

    • The thin wire is prone to damage. Exercise extra caution during removal.

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    • Gently pull the second fan connector from the head until it is removed.

    • The thin wire is prone to damage. Exercise extra caution during removal.

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    • Lifting from the bottom, carefully remove the laptop's fans.

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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.

    • Notice that the Solid State Drive is located underneath the cover.

    • Pull the Solid State Drive gently towards you from its exposed end to disconnect it.

    • 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.

    • Lift to remove the metal overlay.

    • Disconnect the wires attached to the Wi-Fi card.

    • 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.

    • Remove, carefully and completely, any wires running over the frame.

    • Grab securely and lift to remove the metal frame.

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    • Flip up the metal edge holding down the SD connection.

    • 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.

    • Holding the sides, lift to remove the metal cap.

    • Lift to disconnect the wire bundle.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the eight 2 mm screws holding the motherboard.

    • Flip the motherboard over, exposing the underside.

    • Pull to disconnect the wires leading to the speaker unit.

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    • Using both hands, securely lift and remove the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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