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Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement

Introduction

This card connects the motherboard to the SD card and USB connectors.

What you need

  1. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power off the laptop before beginning the replacement.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove eighteen 7 mm screws from the back panel of the device.

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  2. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop and remove the back panel from the device.

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  3. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the battery cable: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push on the sides of the connector with a plastic spudger to separate the cable from the motherboard.

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  4. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove Right Hinge Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws from the right hinge.

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  6. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a screwdriver or spudger under the hinge to get it started then rotate it open by hand as far as possible.

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  7. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the LED Cable: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the LED Cable: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Flip up the latch on the cable going from the I/O board to the LED board.

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  8. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the ribbon cable and pull it straight out to the right.

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  9. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the Motherboard Cable: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the Motherboard Cable: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Flip up the latch on the cable from the I/O board to the motherboard.

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  10. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the ribbon cable by the blue plastic reinforcement and pull the cable straight out to the right.

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  11. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement, Remove the Retaining Screw: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single screw securing the I/O board.

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  12. Acer Chromebook cb3-532-c47c I/O Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the I/O board.

    • When reinstalling, be sure the hinge goes above the I/O board, not below it.

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Conclusion

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

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