Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
16
Time Required
45 minutes
Sections
5
- N131WU Laptop Access to main components
- 4 steps
- Solid State Disk (SSD)
- 2 steps
- RAM (Memory)
- 2 steps
- Battery
- 1 step
- Motherboard
- 7 steps
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Step 1
Remove the Screws
- Remove the case screws (red) and the keyboard screws (green).
- Be sure not to lose these screws. You will need them to reassemble your laptop.
Remove the case screws (red) and the keyboard screws (green).
Be sure not to lose these screws. You will need them to reassemble your laptop.
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Step 2
Remove the Keyboard
- Using the hole provided under the case (see picture), push the keyboard out using a thin screwdriver or some other solid object.
- Hold onto the keyboard as you push the keyboard so as not to damage the two cables still attached.
Using the hole provided under the case (see picture), push the keyboard out using a thin screwdriver or some other solid object.
Hold onto the keyboard as you push the keyboard so as not to damage the two cables still attached.
Step 3
Remove Keyboard Connections
- (Blue Cable) Push up on the thin black portion on the connector and gently pull out the blue ribbon cable until it comes out.
- (Orange Cable) Remove the orange cable by sliding the gray part of the connector towards the screen, then gently pull on the ribbon cable.
(Blue Cable) Push up on the thin black portion on the connector and gently pull out the blue ribbon cable until it comes out.
(Orange Cable) Remove the orange cable by sliding the gray part of the connector towards the screen, then gently pull on the ribbon cable.
Step 4
Remove the upper screws
- Unscrew the three screws that were under the keyboard. Be sure to hold onto these.
- After these are removed, you can now remove the lower part of the case from the rest of the computer.
Unscrew the three screws that were under the keyboard. Be sure to hold onto these.
After these are removed, you can now remove the lower part of the case from the rest of the computer.
Step 5
Open the Case
- Tutorial for assessing the principal components
Tutorial for assessing the principal components
Step 6
Remove the SSD
- Remove the screw holding in the ssd.
- Carefully remove the SSD from the connector.
Remove the screw holding in the ssd.
Carefully remove the SSD from the connector.
Step 7
Open the case
- See this guide on how to access the main components.
See this guide on how to access the main components.
Step 8
- Gently pull outwards on the clips to free the RAM stick.
- Remove the RAM Stick from its slot.
Gently pull outwards on the clips to free the RAM stick.
Remove the RAM Stick from its slot.
Step 9
Battery
- Remove the five Phillips screws securing the battery.
- Unplug the power connector and lift the battery out in the direction of the arrows to remove it.
Remove the five Phillips screws securing the battery.
Unplug the power connector and lift the battery out in the direction of the arrows to remove it.
Step 10
Motherboard
- Lift the retaining latch and unplug the ZIF cable found under the keyboard.
- Disconnect the nine marked cables as detailed in the following steps.
- Remove the four screws securing the motherboard to the case.
Lift the retaining latch and unplug the ZIF cable found under the keyboard.
Disconnect the nine marked cables as detailed in the following steps.
Remove the four screws securing the motherboard to the case.
Step 11
ZIF Connectors
- The cables with the blue reinforcing tabs are ZIF connectors that require you to lift the retaining lever before removing the cable.
The cables with the blue reinforcing tabs are ZIF connectors that require you to lift the retaining lever before removing the cable.
Step 12
SATA Cable
- Remove the SATA3 cable from the motherboard after disconnecting it.
Remove the SATA3 cable from the motherboard after disconnecting it.
Step 13
Motherboard (continued)
- Don’t forget to remove these cables.
Don’t forget to remove these cables.
Step 14
Display Connector
- Note: The original instructions call for inserting your thumbnail firmly under the base of the display connector
- However, the proper way to remove the display connector is to grasp the plastic strap on top of the connector and use it to pull the connector straight up.
Note: The original instructions call for inserting your thumbnail firmly under the base of the display connector
However, the proper way to remove the display connector is to grasp the plastic strap on top of the connector and use it to pull the connector straight up.
Step 15
Remove the Motherboard
- Once the screws have been removed, carefully lift the motherboard from the end indicated by the arrows.
- Remember to disconnect the cables near the fan.
Once the screws have been removed, carefully lift the motherboard from the end indicated by the arrows.
Remember to disconnect the cables near the fan.
Step 16
Motherboard (continued)
- The motherboard has been successfully removed.
The motherboard has been successfully removed.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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