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If your laptop won't turn on, it frequently crashes, you receive strange error messages, or have unresponsive hardware, the motherboard might be failing. If you've checked that the battery is charged and working, you may need to replace the motherboard.
This guide will help you replace the motherboard in your ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1400FKA-AS88F and get your device running smoothly again.
Before you begin this repair, power off your Chromebook and unplug the charging adapter.
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Remove the ten screws from the bottom of the device.
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Caution: be gentle with removing the screws. If you go too fast, you could strip and damage the screws on the bottom of the device.
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Reminder: please put your screws somewhere visible and easy to see.
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Use an iFixit opening tool or nylon spudger to separate the case from the device.
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Place the tip of the opening tool in the seam between the front and back case and slide it around the perimeter of the device to release the clips holding it together.
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Remove the back casing from your Chromebook.
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Reminder: please use something plastic or silicone-based to pry the case off of the laptop. Using metal could damage the insides of something as delicate as your laptop.
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Carefully disconnect ribbon cables and fan connectors attached to the motherboard.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the three 6.4 mm screws to loosen the brackets that hold the battery in place.
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Remove the brackets.
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Remove the 6.4 mm battery screw that was under the bracket.
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Gently remove the battery from the laptop.
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Remove all tabs connecting the motherboard to other devices.
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Unscrew all mounting screws securing the motherboard.
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Carefully remove the motherboard from the base.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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