Introdução
If your Lenovo IdeaPad is overheating, having major shutdowns, and is freezing often then a hard motherboard might be necessary. Use this guide to replace the motherboard. Before using this guide check if the Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB troubleshooting pages for possible solutions.
Make sure to power off the laptop completely and disconnect the charging adapter before beginning working with any internal components.
Don't forget troubleshooting basics. Before you start any significant repairs to your device, please check the following:
- Outdated software
- Blocked charging port
- Faulty charger
- Restart your laptop
-
-
Remove the following screws securing the lower case:
-
Seven 5 mm-long Phillips #00
-
Three 7 mm-long Phillips #00
-
Two 8 mm-long Phillips #1
-
-
-
Insert an opening tool into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
-
Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
-
Remove the lower case.
-
-
-
Use a clean fingernail or a spudger to disconnect the battery sliding connector from its motherboard socket.
-
-
-
Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module.
-
-
-
Remove the two coaxial connectors on the corner.
-
Place angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector and lift straight up from the board to disconnect the cables.
-
-
-
Remove the three 3 mm-long Phillips #0 screws securing the heat sink.
-
Remove the heat sink.
-
-
-
Flip up the four black locking flaps that secure the four motherboard ribbon cables.
-
Gently disconnect all four ribbon cables.
-
-
-
Remove the two 4 mm-long screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
-
Remove the two 3 mm-long screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
-
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.
