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Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Many components are connected to the motherboard so confirm that all of the components work before you decide to replace the whole motherboard.

What you need

  1. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or your fingers to pry off the back case.

    • If your case is badly damaged, use caution because the fragments may be sharp.

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  2. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Gently disconnect the battery from the motherboard using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

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  3. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by pulling it from the edges and carefully peeling it off of the base.

    • There is adhesive keeping the battery in place, so don't be afraid to use a little extra force.

    • Do not bend or warp the battery in any way as it can be a fire hazard.

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  4. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the camera from the motherboard.

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  6. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the camera from the device.

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  7. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to remove the ribbon cable that is around the speaker wire.

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  8. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the speaker wire from the motherboard by prying the connector upwards with the spudger.

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  9. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic covering on the speaker.

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  10. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull on the wire and remove the speaker.

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  11. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 3 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 2 of 3 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two remaining connections on the motherboard.

    • To remove the first connector, lift up the clasp and remove the ribbon cable.

    • To remove the second one, use a spudger to gently pry the connector from the motherboard.

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  12. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all 8 of the 2.1mm Phillips head screws from the motherboard.

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  13. Dell Venue 7 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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unable to open the lock, can the mother board be changed

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