Acer Chromebook C720-2103 Solid State Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide goes through the steps on how to replace the solid state drive for the Acer Chromebook C720-2103. This is a fairly easy replacement guide and only need the knowledge for the use of a Phillips screwdriver. The main part of the replacement guide is removing screws, the battery and the actual part. There is also a removable of one simple cable. Make sure the device is powered off during this replacement as there is a possibility of electrocution.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Shut the device off.
Turn the device over so the bottom is facing up.
Remove all thirteen 6mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remember to keep screws separated by step and their locations in the device. This will help prevent confusion during reassembly.
Removing the battery is necessary to prevent electric shock during part replacement.

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Step 2

Wedge a plastic opening tool between the back casing and the rest of the device.
Apply pressure up and down carefully, until backing pops up. Repeat this process in multiple spots if needed.
It is easiest to start at the back of the device, between the hinges of the screen.
Do not apply too much force. This will crack the plastic.

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Step 3

Remove the three 6mm screws indicated by the red circles with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 4

Pull the rainbow cable connector out of the white terminal by wiggling it gently from side to side with your fingers.
Be careful when removing the cable. Too much force can damage the motherboard or the cable connector.

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