Chromebook 14 X015Wm Keyboard Replacement Repair Guide

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                          5 - 10 minutes

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Step 1

              Keyboard

Remove the small rubber circles over all four corners on the bottom of the chromebook.
Remove the three small additional rubber covers along edge of computer with hinge.
Unscrew all the screws on the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Make sure to keep track of the screws for reassembly.

Remove the small rubber circles over all four corners on the bottom of the chromebook.

Remove the three small additional rubber covers along edge of computer with hinge.

Unscrew all the screws on the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Make sure to keep track of the screws for reassembly.

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Step 2

Flip the laptop back over to the front and open it so that the keyboard is visible.
Use the iFixit opening tool to pry off the keyboard by placing the tool in-between the keyboard and the case. Move the tool around all sides until the keyboard separates.
The keyboard will likely be difficult to remove.
Be careful to avoid pulling on the ribbons that connect the keyboard to the internal components in order to prevent damage.

Flip the laptop back over to the front and open it so that the keyboard is visible.

Use the iFixit opening tool to pry off the keyboard by placing the tool in-between the keyboard and the case. Move the tool around all sides until the keyboard separates.

The keyboard will likely be difficult to remove.

Be careful to avoid pulling on the ribbons that connect the keyboard to the internal components in order to prevent damage.

Step 3

Carefully unclip the ribbons under the keyboard to disconnect the keyboard.
Replace the keyboard and connect the ribbons to the new keyboard.
Press the computer case shut and replace the screws and rubber pads.

Carefully unclip the ribbons under the keyboard to disconnect the keyboard.

Replace the keyboard and connect the ribbons to the new keyboard.

Press the computer case shut and replace the screws and rubber pads.

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