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Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Keyboard Replacement

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This guide will show you how to replace the keyboard for the Lenovo 500e 2nd Gen Chromebook, model number: 81MC005AUS. The keyboard allows the user to type and use the trackpad. If your keyboard is malfunctioning, refer to our troubleshooting page.

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    • Remove nine 6 mm screws from the bottom cover of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove stylus from the lower left corner of the back panel.

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    • Go along the edge of the back panel with an iFixit opening tool until it pops loose.

    • Remove the back panel from the laptop.

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    • Remove the four 4 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the battery in.

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    • Use the iFixit opening tool to unplug the battery from the motherboard.

    • Potential for device damage: Make sure to be gentle while removing the wire.

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    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Remove the three 4 mm screws (six total) from the left and right side brackets using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Gently remove the metal brackets from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the nine 4 mm screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Gently remove the USB port from the side housing using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Gently peel the metal strip away from the metal backing.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that holds the Wi-Fi card in place using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the Wi-Fi card from the motherboard using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Using an iFixit opening tool, disconnect the camera cable.

    • Potential for device damage: Be gentle while removing the wire.

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    • Using an iFixit opening tool, detach the speaker wiring from the motherboard.

    • Set speakers aside for reinstallation.

    • Potential for device damage: Be gentle while removing the wire.

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    • Using an iFixit opening tool, detach the track pad connector from the motherboard.

    • Potential for device damage: Be gentle while detaching the connector.

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    • Using an iFixit opening tool, detach the keyboard cable from the motherboard.

    • Potential for device damage: Be gentle when detaching the cable.

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    • Using tweezers, disconnect the black cable from the motherboard.

    • Potential for device damage: Be gentle while detaching the cable.

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    • Gently remove the motherboard from the laptop.

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    • Remove the three 5 mm screws (six total) from each hinge using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Gently open the laptop screen and it will separate from the keyboard.

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

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