Computer Repair

HP Laptop Motherboard Repair

Published on: November 2nd, 2016

Usually when a motherboard is damaged and beyond repair, it most likely means having to purchase a new laptop. But before you reach that conclusion, you must assess the damage and decide if the motherboard can be repaired. Check out Computer Troubleshooters’ signs and causes of failure, and suggestions on how to perform an HP laptop motherboard repair.

Signs of Motherboard Failure:

• Failure to boot
• Blue screen errors
• Randomly freezing and hardware no longer works
• Audio and/or laptop screen are not working
• Connected devices fail to work

Causes of Motherboard Failure:

• Electric and voltage fluctuations
• Dust particles, smoke, debris, etc.
• Liquid damage
• Overheating caused my fan failure
• Physical damage
• Aging

How to Perform a Motherboard Repair

1. Check Your Monitor

Perhaps your screen is not powered on? Make sure to check that your video cable is properly connected and that any loose connections are not occurring through unplugging and plugging the cable back in.

2. Check Your Graphic Hardware

If you have a graphic card connected to your motherboard, take it out and plug in your monitor’s video cable into the motherboard and then restart your device. If your laptop boots up with no issues, you have a damaged graphic card that needs to be repaired or replaced.

3. Check Your Internal Hardware

There may be additional hardware installed in your laptop.  To operate suitably, a motherboard only requires the following: RAM, Processor, Fan, and SPMS. You can try to remove the additional hardware to test if the issue. Once removed, you can turn on your laptop and see if it boots normally. If it does, that mean there is a problem with one of your interior hardware systems. You can test each part to see which one needs to be repaired or replaced.

4. Check Your Battery

Your motherboard issue may be that your CMOS battery is drained. To assess the battery, remove the CMOS battery then start your laptop up again to see if the problem is solved.

5. Check Your RAM

A common motherboard issue is that your RAM (random access memory) is dead, causing your motherboard not to work. If you happen to have two RAMs, test each by removing one and turning your computer on. If the RAM is indeed the problem, then you need to repair or replace the RAM.

In most cases, the signs of motherboard failure mentioned will need to be looked at by a professional. The average consumer is no expert in laptop hardware. If you think your motherboard needs to be repaired, bring your laptop to the experts at your local Computer Troubleshooters. Our specialists are trained in computer laptop repair and can help you with any and all of your computer repair needs.  Find a Computer Troubleshooters nearest you!