Dell Latitude 7340 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By on August 12, 2024 · 4:00 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Latitude 7340 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 7340 Motherboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
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Step 1

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

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.

Step 4

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

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 6

  • Disconnect the speaker cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.
Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 8

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x
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.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the fan cable.

Step 11

  • Disconnect the fan cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the cooling fan (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the fan cable.Unscrew and remove the cooling fan (1 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect the fan cable.Disconnect the fan cable.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect LCD cables.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect LCD cables.Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 13

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.

Step 14

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.
Disconnect the power button cable.

Step 15

  • Disconnect the power button cable.
Disconnect the power button cable.Disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 17

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 18

  • 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.
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.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 19

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
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