HP Chromebook 14-ak013dx Motherboard Replacement

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HP Chromebook 14-ak013dx Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Does that old laptop screen display not meet your standards? Is it broken, and do you know it requires a new motherboard to function? This guide might convince you to do it yourself! This guide will help you with the HP Chromebook 14-ak013dx. It will show you how to find, remove, and replace its motherboard. This project may seem overwhelming at first. But don't worry. This guide is for anyone to follow. I hope this guide helps you save money on laptops, whether you need a new one or a replacement.

For this, you will need:

1x P Chromebook 14-ak013dx motherboard

1x iFixit opening tool

1x Phillips #0 screwdriver

1x tweezers

NOTE: Please pay attention to this guide. It may get intricate at times.

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    • Turn the Chromebook upside down, as shown in the first image.

    • Remove the five rubber feet pieces as shown using a metal spudger.

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    • Begin removal of the back panel by unscrewing all exposed screws using a small Phillips screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic prying tool to split the back panel from the keyboard.

    • Move the prying tool around the sides of the back panel to detach it. Do not fully remove the panel, taking note of the two ribbon cables.

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    • Remove both ribbon cables attaching the separated keyboard to the motherboard.

    • The large black ribbon cable was a tab that should be pried open to loosen the ribbon from its hub. Use the plastic opening tool as shown.

    • Gently pull out the short white ribbon cable out of its hub.

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    • Peel up the adhered ribbon cable. This cable does not need to be detached from the motherboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the battery before going any further by inserting the tool between the plug and the hub where the recesses are on either side of the plug.

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    • Unscrew the four M2xL3 screws , shown in the picture, using a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Carefully lift the battery out of its place, avoiding the previously adhered silver ribbon cable in the process.

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    • Lift the two retaining bars above the battery with an opening tool.

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    • Carefully remove the ribbon cable connecting the USB ports to the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the red and yellow bundled wire with your hands.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi card from the laptop.

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    • Remove the eight 1.5 mm screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Detach the black wire using tweezers.

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    • Remove the motherboard from the laptop with your hands.

Conclusion

This guide shows you how to replace the motherboard on a HP Chromebook 14-ak013dx.

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