Acer Chromebook C731-C8VE I/O Board Replacement

Introduction

If the I/O board for your Acer Chromebook (model C731-C8VE) is damaged, defective or generally needs a replacement, this guide is here to help you.

In order to remove the I/O board you must first remove the ribbon cable and the screw that is connected to the I/O board. After this is completed you should be able to gently slide the I/O board out and replace it.

You will of course need to ensure that your laptop is completely powered off and not connected to a source of power to avoid risk of electrocution or other injury.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Place the Chromebook face down.

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Step 2

Make sure to completely turn off the device before beginning this step.
Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws on the underside of the laptop.
These 2 mm screws have washers and will be located on the left and right of the device.
The 2 mm screws marked orange do not have washers attached and must be placed in these specific areas.

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Step 3

Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the keyboard from the device by prying it loose from the base.

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Step 4

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Detach the wires connecting the keyboard and the touchpad to the motherboard by lifting the black connectors up.

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Step 5

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Use the JIS #00 screwdriver to take out the 1mm screw that connects the battery to the base.
Detach the battery from the motherboard by lifting it up gently to avoid any damage to the motherboard.

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Step 6

Remove the battery from the base of the device.
Do this step slowly to ensure that you do not damage the battery or the motherboard.

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Step 7 I/O Board

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Push up the latch connected to the ribbon cable on the I/O board with a nylon spudger.
Gently remove the cable from the I/O board with tweezers.
It is not required to remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard, only from the I/O board.
Remove the 5 mm screw from the I/O board using a JIS #00 screwdriver.

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Step 8

Gently leverage the I/O board using the spudger until you can nudge it from underneath.
Carefully grab the I/O board with your fingers and remove it from the device.

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