Dell Latitude 7300 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By Ricardo on July 2, 2024 · 4:43 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Latitude 7300 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 7300 Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

Latitude 7300 Motherboard

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Latitude 7300 Motherboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 7300 Motherboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).

Step 2

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery cable.

Step 4

Disconnect the CMOS Battery.

Step 5

Disconnect the Speakers.

Unscrew and remove the Battery (1 x captive screw).

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the Battery (1 x captive screw).

Pull the locking tabs outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.

Step 7

Pull the locking tabs outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.
Slide out the RAM/Memory.

Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (3 x captive screws).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (3 x captive screws).
Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD.

Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the antenna cables.
Slide out the WiFi Card.

Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 10

Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm).
Disconnect the LCD cables.

Unscrew and remove the WWAN cable brackets (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

Unscrew and remove the WWAN cable brackets (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Unscrew and remove the DC Jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

Unscrew and remove the DC Jack bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the DC Jack Charging Port.

Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the LED cable.

Step 13

Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the LED cable.

Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 14

Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Remove the Heatsink/Cooling Fan screws (6 x

Step 15

Remove the Heatsink/Cooling Fan screws (6 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect and remove the Heatsink/Cooling Fan.

Step 16

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (8 x M2 x 4mm).

BEFORE REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste.

Step 17

BEFORE REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste.

NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

Step 18

NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.