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Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement

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  1. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #1 Screwdriver
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    • Remove ten 8 mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the Chromebook using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Two of the screws are hidden by rubber caps along the rubber rest of the device. Use tweezers to get them out.

  2. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Place the plastic opening tool into the edges between the front of the Chromebook and the back of it with the upper scoop of the opening tool facing upward.

    • Push down on the plastic opening tool to unhinge the top portion of the Chromebook from its lower portion. Opening the Chromebook all the way where the display touches the ground helps in opening up the top edge.

    • Use your hand to gently lift the top portion of the Chromebook from the bottom portion of it to avoid damaging the ribbon cables.

  3. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Gently disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the trackpad to the motherboard.

    • Gently disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

  4. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Wireless Card: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black and white wires from the wireless card.

  5. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the single 4 mm Phillips #1 screw pinning the wireless card in place.

  6. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull the wireless card away from the motherboard.

  7. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the latch out on both the Input/Output board as well as the motherboard.

    • Gently remove the ribbon cable connecting the I/O board to the motherboard.

  8. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Remove two 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the metal grate connected to the battery.

    • Remove metal grate from battery.

    • Remove six 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery

  9. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • Lift battery from the bottom portion of the Chromebook.

  10. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery from the Chromebook.

  11. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew one 3 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • Unscrew one 2.5 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • Unscrew four 4 mm Phillips #1 screws.

  12. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the wires that connect the motherboard to the speakers.

    • Disconnect the motherboard from the display.

  13. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.

  14. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement, Heatsink: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • After removing the motherboard, flip it, right hand over left, to reveal the heatsink.

    • When the motherboard is laying on the table, the wireless card slot should be on the top left corner of the motherboard.

    • On the right should be the various USB and plug in ports.

    • The heatsink is easily identifiable by the copper band that stretches across the back of the motherboard.

    • Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver take out the four screws holding in the heatsink.

  15. Asus Chromebook C202 Heatsink Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the heatsink.

    • Boom. Now the heatsink is separated from the motherboard and it can easily be replaced with a new one.

    • Warning: thermal module not for consumption.

Conclusion

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

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