HP Chromebook x360 14c-ca0053 Screen Replacement

ID: 167920

Description: This guide outlines how to remove the screen of...

Steps:

1. Use tweezers to apply light pressure on the outer sides of the 2 small screw covers located near the bottom of the device.
2. Rotate the covers until they pop up out of the screw socket enough to remove them with tweezers.

3. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws.

4. Use tweezers to peel back the feet on the top and bottom of the Chromebook to reveal four additional screws.

5. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4 7 mm screws located at each corner of the device under the grips.

6. Insert an opening pick between lower case and chassis.
7. Separate the lower case from the frame by sliding the opening pick along the perimeter until the case releases.

8. Lift the lower case up and off.

9. Open the tweezers wide enough to fit on each side of motherboard battery connection.
10. Pull the connector directly out of its socket.

11. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 3 mm screws that secure the battery.
12. These screws are labeled 1-5.

13. Lift the battery up and out.
14. Be careful as to not puncture or damage the battery.

15. There are six tabs at the top side the screen. Use the opening pick to create a small gap between the back panel of the screen and the display screen releasing those six tabs.
16. If it is difficult to insert the opening pick between the screen and back panel, use the metal spudger instead.

17. Use tweezers to locate the black tape between the back panel and the display screen.
18. Pull the adhesive through the gap on each side of the screen until it comes loose.
19. Replace the adhesive during reassembly.
20. If pulling the black adhesive fails, use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive while exerting constant pressure between the back panel and the display screen.

21. Use tweezers to peel back the square-shaped silver tape on the top side of the device.

22. Use tweezers to lift up the black metal wire covering the connector.
23. Gently pull the display connector out from the device.

24. Peel the black tape that holds the black wire to the screen then use tweezers to gently pull the connector from the socket.

25. Remove the screen.