Dell Latitude 7310 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By Ricardo on July 24, 2024 · 4:20 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Latitude 7310 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 7310 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 7310 Motherboard

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Latitude 7310 Motherboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 7310 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.

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).

Step 5

Remove the heat shield.

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD/a

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD/a> (1 x M2 x 2mm).

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

Step 7

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

Unscrew and disconnect the F-Beam from the motherboard (1 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and disconnect the F-Beam from the motherboard (1 x M2 x 2mm).

Unscrew and remove the LCD bracket (2 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the LCD bracket (2 x M2 x 2mm).
Disconnect the LCD cables.

Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 10

Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 11

Disconnect the cooling fan cable.

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink Fan (4 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 12

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink Fan (4 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LED cable.

Step 13

Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LED cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USH board cable.

Step 14

Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USH board cable.

Step 15

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (4 x M2 x 5mm).

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 16

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.