Acer Chromebook C731-C8VE Battery Replacement

ID: 149156

Description: This is the battery replacement guide for the...

Steps:

  1. Place the Chromebook face down.
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  2. Make sure to completely turn off the device before beginning this step.
  3. Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws on the underside of the laptop.
  4. These 2 mm screws have washers and will be located on the left and right of the device.
  5. The 2 mm screws marked orange do not have washers attached and must be placed in these specific areas.
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  6. Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the keyboard from the device by prying it loose from the base.
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  7. Detach the wires connecting the keyboard and the touchpad to the motherboard by lifting the black connectors up.
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  8. Use the JIS #00 screwdriver to take out the 1mm screw that connects the battery to the base.
  9. Detach the battery from the motherboard by lifting it up gently to avoid any damage to the motherboard.
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  10. Remove the battery from the base of the device.
  11. Do this step slowly to ensure that you do not damage the battery or the motherboard.
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