HP Chromebook 15a-nb0013dx Battery Replacement

ID: 185177

Description: If you are experiencing diminished battery life...

Steps:

1. For your safety, unplug all peripheries, discharge the battery below 25%, and power down your device before beginning disassembly.
2. Lay the device down so the lower case is facing up.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove four 6.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.

4. Insert an opening tool into the seam between the lower case and the chassis, near the hinge.
5. Pry around the entire perimeter of the lower case until it fully releases.
6. Remove the lower case.

7. Use your fingernails or two opening tools to "walk" the battery connector directly out of its socket.

8. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove four 4.1 mm screws that secure the battery.
9. Take care not to puncture or bend the battery.

10. Unseat the speaker cable on the lower edge of the battery from their retaining hooks.

11. Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.