Acer Chromebook Spin 714 CP714-2W-56B2 Battery Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the battery in an Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714-2W-56B2). You may need to replace your battery if you experience any of the following issues: significantly reduced battery life, frequent shutdowns despite a high battery charge percentage, the battery not charging properly, or the laptop refusing to turn on.

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Flip the laptop to show the bottom side.
Remove the nine 6.5 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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Use a plastic opening tool to separate the outer casing and panel; gently work the tool around the entire outer edge
The easiest place to start is at one of the hinges. The corners can be somewhat difficult.
Be gentle. The internal clips can snap.

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Peel off the tape covering the wires.

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Lift the battery from its studs, and place it closer to you.
The battery is not clamped or screwed onto the frame. Once you disconnect the battery, you are able to safely remove it by picking it up.
Unplug the rainbow wires connecting the battery to the motherboard.
Be sure to only grab the white portion of the plug, do not overstretch the rainbow wires.
Remove the battery from the laptop.