Asus Chromebook C300MA DB01 Battery Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the battery on an Asus Chromebook C300MA DB01 is a simple process. No special skills are required. If the laptop does not start up or charge correctly, then then the battery needs to be replaced. Follow this guide to remove and replace the battery in an Asus Chromebook C300MA DB01.

What you need

Step 1 Removing the Back Cover

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Remove the eight 9.0 mm Phillips screws along the perimeter of the case.
Remove the three 6.0 mm Phillips screws from the center of the case.

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Step 2 Taking off the Keyboard

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Slide the Jimmy in between the keyboard and underside of the laptop to remove the keyboard.
Leave the keyboard face down on the screen.
Do not pull the keyboard away from the laptop. The keyboard will still be attached with wires.

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Step 3 Detaching keyboard

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Use a nylon spudger to lift the latch on each wire jack and detach the keyboard wires.
After the tabs have been lifted, the wire can be gently pulled out by hand.
Set the keyboard aside.