Lenovo 500e Chromebook 81ES Motherboard Replacement

ID: 200331

Description: This guide will help you replace the USB Ports...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten 4 mm-long screws that secure the lower case.

2. Insert the flat end of a spudger into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
3. Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
4. Remove the lower case.

5. Use a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the lower I/O board ribbon cable to the motherboard.
6. The cable should be able to freely move back and forth. If not the plastic gate might not be fully unlocked.

7. Use tweezers to disconnect the battery connector.

8. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws that secure the battery.

9. Slide a spudger under the battery.
10. Slightly lift the battery with the spudger, then grip and remove the battery.
11. If the battery appears bulging or has any visible bubbles, proceed with extreme caution during removal.

12. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 2 mm-long screws that secure the metal bracket over the ports.

13. Remove the metal bracket.

14. Using a spudger to carefully lift up the gates connecting the ribbon cables to the motherboard.
15. Disconnect the ribbon cables.

16. Use tweezers to disconnect the speaker cable.

17. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver remove the six screws securing the motherboard.

18. Use tweezers to disconnect the connector.

19. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the Wi-Fi Card.

20. Remove the Wi-Fi card.

21. Remove the motherboard.