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This guide offers instructions for replacing the motherboard on your Chromebook x360 14-da0011dx. Removal of the motherboard requires removing both the battery and cooling fan.
Note: When re-installing a new motherboard, the heat pipes and thermal paste may need to be installed on the new motherboard.
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Flip the device over with the hinge facing away from you.
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On the back of the device, remove the two rubber strips on the top and the bottom of the device using a spudger.
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Remove the seven 8.0 mm screws located under the two rubber pads and the screws along the back of the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Use a spudger to gently pry the edges of the back cover off the device. Slowly work all the way around the device until the panel comes loose.
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Remove the cable attached to the battery.
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Remove the five 3.0 mm screws holding the battery in place using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the two 3.0 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the fan in place.
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Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.
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Carefully remove the fan from the computer.
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Lift the ZIF connector locking flaps, then remove the ribbon cables.
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Remove the three 3.0 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the motherboard in place.
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Disconnect the cables attached to the Wi-Fi card and motherboard along the top edge.
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Use a spudger to remove the tape and plastic shielding that secure the wires.
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Gently lift the motherboard until it is loose.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable attached to the underside of the motherboard.
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Lift the motherboard from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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