Lenovo Yoga 920-13IKB USB – C Port Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 13 Steps
Ready to bring your Lenovo Yoga 920-12IKB back to life? This guide breaks down how to swap out the USB-C Ports with ease and confidence. Follow the steps, and you’ll have your device powered up in no time!
Step 1
Flip your gadget upside down like it’s doing yoga so you can get to those sneaky screws on the back cover.
– Pop out the ten 5mm Torx T5 screws holding the back cover in place—these little guys are the key to opening things up!
Step 2
– Wedge the opening tool under the back cover and give it a gentle nudge to pop it up.
– Grip the cover and pull it up to unhook the tab securing the center.
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Step 3
– Pop out those twelve 5mm Phillips #00 screws like a pro! This will loosen up the motherboard and get you one step closer to the fix.
Step 4
– Gently flip up the ten flat connectors holding the motherboard in place—channel your inner repair pro and use the Opening Tool with confidence to set the motherboard free!
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Step 5
– Carefully unplug those ribbon cables from their cozy connectors—trusty tweezers can help make it a smooth move to free up the motherboard!
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Step 6
– Gently unplug the ribbon wire cluster from the top of the motherboard to disconnect the battery. It’s like unplugging your phone’s life support—but don’t worry, you’re the doctor here!
Step 7
– Carefully detach the red and black wire from the motherboard using your tweezers. Take your time—precision is key!
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Step 8
Avoid pulling the motherboard all the way out until the green AC card is disconnected.
– Time to get that motherboard out! Carefully lift it up, keeping it parallel to the device’s hinge.
– Now, gently rock the motherboard back and forth while pulling it away from the port cutouts for the USB-C and audio jack. This should help it come free from the device casing.
Step 9
– Grab the green AC card plugged into the motherboard and give it a steady pull to disconnect it. Don’t worry, you’ve got this!
Step 10
– Flip the motherboard over so you can get to the backside. Trust us, the adventure gets even cooler from here.
Step 11
When you remove the screws from the motherboard, don’t worry – they’ll stay attached to the speaker, making it easy to keep track of them.
– Pop out your trusty screwdriver and unscrew the four 3mm JIS #00 screws. Easy peasy!
– Next up, remove the lone 3mm Phillips #00 screw with the screwdriver. You’re doing great!
Step 12
– Time to get this repair started! Separate the fans from the motherboard to keep things tidy and make it easier to swap out the old one for a shiny new one.
Step 13
– Time to get your device’s USB-C ports up and running again! To do that, you’ll need to swap out the motherboard. This is a big step, but don’t worry, you’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
