Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US SD Card Reader Replacement

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• Turn the power off before beginning this step.
• Most Chromebooks contain rubber circle pads on each of the four corners to cover the screws. In order to remove the rubber pads, simply use any opening tool.
• Lay the Chromebook down so that the bottom cover is facing upward.
• Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all seven 5.5 mm screws from the back cover.
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• Place the opening tool in the divot between the spine of the Chromebook and the back cover.
• Slowly glide and push down the end of the opening tool along all sides of the Chromebook to detach the brackets. You will hear the brackets detach.
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• Using the opening tool, pry off the back cover of the Chromebook
• Be gentle while prying to avoid breaking the back cover.
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• Remove the four 3 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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• Carefully lift the top of the battery then pull it away from you to remove it.
• Some batteries may be attached via a battery connector. Disconnect the battery connector by simply pulling straight up at its base.
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• Remove both 3 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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• Remove the yellow tape on the left ribbon cable with a spudger.
• Use a blunt precision tweezer to remove both ribbon cables attached to the SD card reader.
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• Gently lift the top portion of the SD card reader and pull it away from you to remove it.
• To reassemble, first insert the bottom of the SD card reader then carefully push downward.
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