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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rubber feet: paso 1, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rubber feet: paso 1, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rubber feet: paso 1, imagen 3 de 3
    • Before you begin, power down your laptop and unplug it.

    • There are two kinds of rubber feet along the top and bottom of the rear case. Keep track of their position as you remove them.

    • Insert an opening pick between the rubber foot and the rear case.

    • Pry up with the opening pick to release the clips securing the foot.

    • Remove the foot.

    • Repeat this procedure for the three remaining feet.

    • During reassembly, press the feet into their correct slot to reinsert them. Mismatched feet won't fit correctly.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the rear case: paso 2, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the rear case: paso 2, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the rear case.

    • If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with new ones labeled #3313.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: paso 3, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: paso 3, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: paso 3, imagen 3 de 3
    • Apply a suction cup to the rear case, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear case and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Release the clips: paso 4, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Release the clips: paso 4, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Release the clips: paso 4, imagen 3 de 3
    • Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the rear case to release its plastic clips.

    • Repeat this process for the left and right edges, but stop before reaching the top edge.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rear case: paso 5, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rear case: paso 5, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the rear case: paso 5, imagen 3 de 3
    • The top edge of the rear case is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Pull the top of the rear case away from the frame to separate the adhesive and release the remaining clips.

    • If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften it.

    • Remove the rear case.

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • If you're using a using a genuine Samsung replacement rear case, be sure to peel off any adhesive liners from the rear case before securing the top edge's clips.

    • If you're reusing your rear case, you can use some pre-cut adhesive to re-adhere the top edge if your existing adhesive is no longer sticky.

    • This is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down completely before you continue working.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: paso 6, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: paso 6, imagen 2 de 2
    • Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery cable connector.

    • Pry up and disconnect the battery cable connector.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: paso 7, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: paso 7, imagen 2 de 2
    • If your Galaxy Book doesn't have an M.2 2280 SSD, skip the next two steps.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: paso 8, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: paso 8, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: paso 8, imagen 3 de 3
    • Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

  9. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the heat sink: paso 9, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the heat sink: paso 9, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the heat sink.

  10. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the heat sink: paso 10, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the heat sink: paso 10, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the heat sink: paso 10, imagen 3 de 3
    • Lift the left edge of the heat sink upward to separate the heat sink from the motherboard.

    • You may feel a bit of resistance. This is normal, since the heat sink is slightly bonded to the motherboard with thermal paste.

    • Remove the heat sink.

    • Follow this guide for how to clean and reapply thermal paste.

  11. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: paso 11, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: paso 11, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.

  12. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: paso 12, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SSD: paso 12, imagen 2 de 2
    • Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

  13. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the speaker: paso 13, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the speaker: paso 13, imagen 2 de 2
  14. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: paso 14, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: paso 14, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the motherboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.

  15. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 15, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 15, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

  16. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery extender connector: paso 16, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery extender connector: paso 16, imagen 2 de 2
    • Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender's cable connector.

    • Pry up and disconnect the battery extender's cable connector.

  17. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard: paso 17, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard: paso 17, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard cable.

  18. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 18, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 18, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the keyboard cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

  19. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the display: paso 19, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the display: paso 19, imagen 2 de 2
  20. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 20, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 20, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the display cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

  21. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: paso 21, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: paso 21, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the touchpad cable.

  22. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 22, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement: paso 22, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the touchpad cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.

  23. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the port bracket: paso 23, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the port bracket: paso 23, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard port bracket.

  24. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the port bracket: paso 24, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the port bracket: paso 24, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the motherboard port bracket.

  25. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the motherboard: paso 25, imagen 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the motherboard: paso 25, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.

  26. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: paso 26, imagen 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: paso 26, imagen 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: paso 26, imagen 3 de 3
    • Lift the left side of the motherboard upward to separate it from its pegs on the frame.

    • Lift the motherboard straight up to separate the rest of the pegs.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • During reassembly, make sure all of the connectors are above the motherboard before securing it back into the fame.

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order and perform the opposite actions, e.g., "reattach" instead of "removing." Skip steps that use heating and prying, and pay close attention to the 📌 bullets as you work through the steps.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.

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