Dell Chromebook 11 CB1C13 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will display how to replace the battery. A recall was issued on the batteries that came with the Dell Chromebook 11, so it is very important to know how to replace them. A faulty battery may not only be unable to hold a charge, but could also cause severe damage to the device.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Make sure that device is fully powered down before attempting to open the back case.
Remove all seven 8mm Philips #0 screws from the back case with a Philips #0 screwdriver.
Once all seven screws are removed, you can pry the case off using your fingers or a plastic opening tool.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four 8 mm screws that secure the battery.

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Step 3

Use a plastic spudger to push the bundled cable connector free in the same direction as the individual wires are running.
You can use your fingers to help pull the cable free. Pull evenly on the full width of the cable so that no individual wires are overly strained.
Proceed to gently remove the battery from the back panel.