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11
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1 minute - 1 hour
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- LCD Hinges
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Remove LCD Bezel & Hinge Caps
- Open the chromebook until its completely flat on the table
- Remove both the left and right hinge caps
- Remove a total of 4 screws. One in each corner.
Open the chromebook until its completely flat on the table
Remove both the left and right hinge caps
Remove a total of 4 screws. One in each corner.
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Step 2
Remove Bottom Cover / Shell
- Remove the 7 screws from the back cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver
- Once all 7 screws have been removed, you can start to pry apart the back cover with your Plastic Blade or your fingers. Then you can start to separate the back cover from the main chromebook. (See pic)
Remove the 7 screws from the back cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver
Once all 7 screws have been removed, you can start to pry apart the back cover with your Plastic Blade or your fingers. Then you can start to separate the back cover from the main chromebook. (See pic)
Step 3
Remove Left & Right Hinge Screws
- Using your phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the the 2 screws from the right metal hinge and the 3 screws from the left metal hinge.
Using your phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the the 2 screws from the right metal hinge and the 3 screws from the left metal hinge.
Step 4
Prepare to Remove LCD & Hinge Screws
- You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector from the Motherboard to save time
- You do not need to disconnect the WiFi power cables from the WiFi Card. This will also save some time.
- Open the chromebook flat on the desk while being careful that the LCD and WiFi cables do not get caught up on the left and right hinges. See video.
You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector from the Motherboard to save time
You do not need to disconnect the WiFi power cables from the WiFi Card. This will also save some time.
Open the chromebook flat on the desk while being careful that the LCD and WiFi cables do not get caught up on the left and right hinges. See video.
Step 5
Remove LCD Screws
- Using your Phillips #0 , remove the 4 LCD screws located in each corner.
- Lift the LCD carefully out of the tray
- You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector on the back of the LCD. This will save time. See video.
Using your Phillips #0 , remove the 4 LCD screws located in each corner.
Lift the LCD carefully out of the tray
You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector on the back of the LCD. This will save time. See video.
Step 6
Remove Hinges
- Using Phillips #0, remove the 4 hinge screws, 2 on the left and 2 on the right.
- Remove the hinges from the LCD assembly. See Video.
Using Phillips #0, remove the 4 hinge screws, 2 on the left and 2 on the right.
Remove the hinges from the LCD assembly. See Video.
Step 7
Install new hinges
- The left hinge is labeled with an “L” within the inside corner. The left hinge is smaller and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal shape
- The right hinge is labeled with an “R” within the inside corner . The right hinge is larger and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal and vertical shape.
- When inserting each hinge, look for 2 black plastic clips attached to both sides of the LCD assembly. These 2 black plastic clips will fit into the hinge arms. Notice in the video I press down on each hinge clip where the black plastic clips are located.
- Using your phillips #0 or #00, replace the hinge screws on each side.
The left hinge is labeled with an “L” within the inside corner. The left hinge is smaller and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal shape
The right hinge is labeled with an “R” within the inside corner . The right hinge is larger and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal and vertical shape.
When inserting each hinge, look for 2 black plastic clips attached to both sides of the LCD assembly. These 2 black plastic clips will fit into the hinge arms. Notice in the video I press down on each hinge clip where the black plastic clips are located.
Using your phillips #0 or #00, replace the hinge screws on each side.
Step 8
Prepare CB to Secure Hinges
- Close the chromebook while being carefully of the two cables so they do not get caught on the two metal hinges.
- Fold over the base of the chromebook onto the top of the LCD
- Make sure each hinge sits flush in each corner by making sure the LCD cable is routed properly to the LCD connector. Also, make sure the WiFi power cable is routed properly.
Close the chromebook while being carefully of the two cables so they do not get caught on the two metal hinges.
Fold over the base of the chromebook onto the top of the LCD
Make sure each hinge sits flush in each corner by making sure the LCD cable is routed properly to the LCD connector. Also, make sure the WiFi power cable is routed properly.
Step 9
Replace Hinge Screws
- Replace a total of 5 hinge screws. Three on the left and 2 on the right.
Replace a total of 5 hinge screws. Three on the left and 2 on the right.
Step 10
Replace Back cover
- Using a Phillips #0, replace a total of 7 screws to the back of the chromebook.
Using a Phillips #0, replace a total of 7 screws to the back of the chromebook.
Step 11
Replace LCD Bezel and Hinge Caps
- Replace Bezel - See video
- Replace both left and right hinge caps
Replace Bezel - See video
Replace both left and right hinge caps
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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