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In this guide, it will outline the process to effectively and safely replace the heat sink inside of a HP Chromebook without damaging the computer itself.
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You will need a pair of tweezers and a Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove eight 5mm Phillips #0 screws from the back cover of the laptop.
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Using a pair of tweezers, remove the five grey silicone covers.
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Remove the five 5mm Phillips #0 screws beneath the grey silicone covers.
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Place them aside where they will not be lost.
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Carefully open your Chromebook case and gently pull the keyboard away from the back panel.
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Place the keyboard aside. Inspect for any visual damage or marks.
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Remove the four 3mm Phillips #000 screws holding the battery in place.
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Slide a spudger underneath the white strip over the battery to gently pull the strip away from the adhesive sticking to the battery.
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Using a pair of tweezers, grip the black tape connected to the battery, and gently pull back to unplug the battery.
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Carefully lift the battery out of the laptop.
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Remove the two 1.5mm Phillips #000 from the copper heat sink on top of the motherboard.
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Remove the heat sink 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.
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