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Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove all eleven 7.0 mm screws from the bottom of the Chromebook.

  2. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Find the seam along the edge of the device.

    • Wedge a finger into the groove and separate the panel from the device. If necessary, use a spudger.

    • The panel will still be connected to the device by internal wiring, so pull it off with some caution. It is best to flip the panel to the side once the seam has been broken.

  3. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips screws located at the sides of the battery.

  4. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Grip the battery connection using two plastic opening tools.

    • Carefully but firmly, pry the connector from its socket by pulling it towards the battery.

    • When reconnecting the battery to the motherboard, place the red wires closer to the edge of the device and the black wires towards the center.

  5. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out by pulling upward.

  6. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Orient the laptop so the motherboard side is further away from you in a landscape position.

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to lift the the ZIF connector retaining flaps securing the three small ribbon cables.

  7. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the locking mechanism of the touchpad ZIF connector with the narrow end of the spudger.

  8. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Using tweezers, pull the five ribbon cables near the bottom of the motherboard from their sockets.

    • Using tweezers, pull the single cable near the top left of the motherboard from its socket.

  9. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screen connector from the motherboard by pulling directly upward on the black tabs.

  10. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 2.0 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card.

  11. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the Wi-Fi card out from the port with tweezers.

  12. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.5 mm screws and a 2.0 mm screw from the middle of the motherboard.

  13. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the two 4.5 mm screws from the top right metal tab connected to the motherboard.

    • Lift the right corner upward to remove the metal tabs from the motherboard

  14. Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the motherboard upward to completely remove it from the base.

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