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This guide will walk you through the process of replacing the motherboard in the ASUS Chromebook CM1402CM2A-DS44. If your Chromebook is experiencing issues like not powering on, random shutdowns, or hardware malfunctions that can't be resolved with software fixes, a motherboard replacement might be necessary
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Remove the twelve screws from the back of the Chromebook using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Use a Jimmy to detach the clips along the edges of the Chromebook.
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Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.
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Detach the battery's cable connector from the motherboard.
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Remove the five screws from the battery using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the battery from the laptop.
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Disconnect the three ribbon cables connecting the motherboard to the other components of the Chromebook using a pair of tweezers.
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Unplug any external components such as the speaker and other cables.
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Remove the screws from the display hinges using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Lift the hinges up.
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Remove the five screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the motherboard from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.