Introduction
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First, hold the power button on the keyboard until the device powers off.
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Close the device and flip it over.
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Remove the four rubber sockets on each corner of the device with your fingers.
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Remove the four 4.6 mm Phillips #00 screws with a screwdriver.
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Starting near the hinges, use a metal spudger to gently pry the back off. Continue along the edges until the back is completely detached.
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Locate a long gray box labeled “Laptop Battery.”
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Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws with a screwdriver.
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After removing the screws, remove the gray piece labeled “bracket battery BA61 - 03983A.” This piece is located over the golden band connecting the battery and the motherboard.
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Unplug the golden band that connects the battery to the motherboard.
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Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.
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Face hinge side towards you
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Unscrew three 4.55mm Philips #000 screws (pointed by the arrow heads) from the each of left and right hinges
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Pull out the black film connected to the motherboard in the white slot
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Open up chromebook hold onto the hinges as you open to make it easier
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Separate the keyboard and screen and put the keyboard off to the side
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Use the ifixit opening tool to pop the outer edge of the scree up
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Remove the four 3mm Phillips #000 screws
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Lift the screen up slowly
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Find the black wire on the back and lift the metal clamp
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Pull the black film to remove the wire
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.