Dell G16 7630 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By Ricardo on October 1, 2024 · 4:30 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your G16 7630 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 21 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your G16 7630 Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

G16 7630 Motherboard

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G16 7630 Motherboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
G16 7630 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 (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).

Step 2

Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).
Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x M2 x 4mm) (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x

Step 5

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x M2 x 4mm)

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x M2 x 4mm)

Pry the securing tabs outwardly to unlock the RAM/Memory.

Step 7

Pry the securing tabs outwardly to unlock the RAM/Memory.
Slide out the DDR5 RAM/Memory.

Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the antenna cables.
Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 10

Disconnect the DC Jack.

Step 11

Disconnect the speaker cable.

Disconnect the left and right Cooling Fans.

Step 12

Disconnect the left and right Cooling Fans.

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.

Step 13

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.

Step 14

Peel away the adhesive cover.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LCD cable.
Disconnect the Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) cable.

Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 15

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

Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then turn over the Motherboard (7 x

Step 16

Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then turn over the Motherboard (7 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Unscrew and slide out the USB Circuit Board (2 x

Step 17

Unscrew and slide out the USB Circuit Board (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Unscrew and slide out the Ethernet Audio Board (2 x

Step 18

Unscrew and slide out the Ethernet Audio Board (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 x captive screws).

Step 19

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 x captive screws).
The remaining piece is the Motherboard.

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

Step 20

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.