Dell G16 7630 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard


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
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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

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.
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.Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x
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 Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x
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 Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x
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.
Pry the securing tabs outwardly to unlock the RAM/Memory.Slide out the DDR5 RAM/Memory.Pry the securing tabs outwardly to unlock the RAM/Memory.Pry the securing tabs outwardly to unlock the 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.Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x
Disconnect the DC Jack.

Step 10

  • Disconnect the DC Jack.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 11

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Disconnect the left and right Cooling Fans.

Step 12

  • Disconnect the left and right Cooling Fans.
Disconnect the left and right Cooling Fans.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.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.
Peel away the adhesive cover.

Step 14

  • Peel away the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LCD cable.
  • Disconnect the Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) cable.
Peel away the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LCD cable.Disconnect the Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) cable.Peel away the adhesive cover.
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.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad 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 Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then turn over the Motherboard (7 x Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then turn over the Motherboard (7 x
Unscrew and slide out the USB Circuit Board (2 x

Step 17

Unscrew and slide out the USB Circuit Board (2 x Unscrew and slide out the USB Circuit Board (2 x
Unscrew and slide out the Ethernet Audio Board (2 x

Step 18

Unscrew and slide out the Ethernet Audio Board (2 x Unscrew and slide out the Ethernet Audio Board (2 x
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.
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.
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 21

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • Replace the heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Replace the heatsink.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
G16 7630 Motherboard

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