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Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard is the most important part of any computer, and it handles all the functions. However, if your computer is having one of these issues:

  1. Blue Screen of Death
  2. Freeze or Glitches all the time
  3. CPU Restart Abnormally
  4. PC overheats abnormally
  5. Abnormal Beeps Noises from PC
  6. Not Recognizing Hardware

you may want to consider replacing the motherboard. This guide will provide you with simple steps on how to replace the motherboard on an Acer Chromebook R11 is C738T-C44Z.

What you need

  1. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the laptop with the back side up.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove eleven 3 mm screws.

    • Use the opening tool to pry the back cover off gently by placing it in the seam and working your way around the perimeter.

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    • Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard. (The motherboard is a group of wires in rainbow colors)

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws, (one on each side of the battery), that secure it in place.

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  3. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove battery from its holder by pulling it upwards from the device

    • Attempt to remove it as gently as possible to avoid damaging the Motherboard

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  4. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Install the new battery and again use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws

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  5. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement, Wireless Card: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement, Wireless Card: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two antenna cables (one black and one white) that are attached to the wireless card.

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  6. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 3 mm screw that secures the wireless card.

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    • Carefully slide the wireless card out of its socket from the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the LED board ribbon by pulling it out gently.

    • Disconnect the speaker cable.

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    • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon.

    • Slide it out gently to not rip it.

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    • Disconnect the daughterboard ribbon by flipping up the white tab and pulling it out from the motherboard.

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  12. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the touchpad ribbon by lifting up the tab and pulling it out.

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    • Disconnect the sensor cable by pulling it out.

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    • Disconnect the LCD cable by pinching it and lifting it off the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws that hold the hinge down.

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  16. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 3 mm screws that secure the motherboard.

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  17. Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 C738T-C44Z Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the opening tool underneath the hinge latch to lift it up.

    • This is to free the motherboard.

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    • Grab the motherboard securely to lift and remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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