HP Chromebook 14-ak013dx USB Port Replacement

ID: 145252

Description: USB ports are an essential comment to any...

Steps:

1. Turn the Chromebook upside down, as shown in the first image.
2. Remove the five rubber feet pieces as shown using a metal spudger.

3. Begin removal of the back panel by unscrewing all exposed screws using a small Phillips screwdriver.
4. Use a plastic prying tool to split the back panel from the keyboard.
5. 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.

6. Remove both ribbon cables attaching the separated keyboard to the motherboard.
7. 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.
8. Gently pull out the short white ribbon cable out of its hub.

9. Peel up the adhered ribbon cable. This cable does not need to be detached from the motherboard.
10. 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.

11. Unscrew the four M2xL3 screws , shown in the picture, using a Phillips screwdriver.
12. Carefully lift the battery out of its place, avoiding the previously adhered silver ribbon cable in the process.

13. Lift the retaining bar on the USB port board with an opening tool.

14. Carefully remove the ribbon cable from its connector on the USB port board.

15. Remove the two 1.5 mm screws from the USB board using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

16. Carefully lift the USB ports out of the computer.