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HP Chromebook 14-x013dx Motherboard Replacement

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This guide describes how to replace a faulty motherboard in an HP Chromebook 14-x013dx. A malfunctioning motherboard could be due to overheating or other damage to the laptop. This replacement involves removing the laptop’s keyboard, and the total repair time should take about 25 minutes.

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    • Using the plastic spudger, gently lift the 5 rubber pads away from their seating.

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    • Remove the five 6mm screws located under the removed pads using Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the remaining eight 6mm screws. You will now have thirteen 6mm screws removed from the case.

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    • To continue removing the back cover, turn the laptop over as displayed.

    • Use the plastic spudger to gently pry around the base of the laptop from the back cover. Continue prying around the entire base of the laptop.

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    • Gently lift the silver base of the laptop from the bottom, but do not remove it.

    • To remove the ribbon cables, lift the latch holding the ribbon cables in place and then pull them free.

    • Remove the keyboard panel from the laptop.

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    • Remove the eight 4mm screws holding the battery in place using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the ribbon cable that runs over the battery by lifting up the plastic latches and pulling the cable away.

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    • Unhook the battery's power connector from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the battery out of the laptop case.

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    • Carefully remove the 4 connections.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the seven 2mm screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Gently lift the motherboard out of the laptop case.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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