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Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your keyboard is not working this guide will be very useful. There is not much that can go wrong with this but as always be wary when unplugging wires as to avoid tearing.

What you need

  1. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place device bottom-side up.

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  2. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 6.0 mm Philips screws from the center of the case with the #2 screwdriver bit.

    • Remove the eight 9.0 mm Philips screws along the perimeter of the case with the #2 screwdriver bit.

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  3. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening tool, separate the bottom case at the seam.

    • Prying open a laptop requires a lot of force but use caution so as to avoid breaking the fragile connectors.

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  5. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard panel away from the components at its hinges, which are located at the back of the laptop.

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  6. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use plastic opening tool to pry open clip holding keyboard wires to the circuitboard.

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  7. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use plastic opening tool to pry open clip holding mouse pad wires to the circuit board.

    • Use plastic opening tool to pry open clip holding keyboard flat black wire

    • Use plastic opening tool to pry open clip holding keyboard thiner white wire

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  8. Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove keyboard from device.

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Conclusion

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

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