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Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement

Introduction

Having trouble with your headphones or USB ports? The Input/output board may be the source of your problem. Here is a quick an easy guide to replace your IO board, and get your devices working again!

What you need

  1. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eleven 3mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  2. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently remove the back panel.

    • It can be easier to pry open near a corner.

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  3. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingers to remove the connecting cable to the battery unit. Firmly grab the cord closest to the motherboard connection and pull straight back.

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  5. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 2mm screws on the sides of the battery.

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  6. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • To remove the battery, lift up on one side to get your fingers underneath and lift away.

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  7. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement, IO Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 2mm screw securing the IO board to the laptop.

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  8. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull up on the connector to release the IO board cable from the motherboard.

    • It may be easier to pull from the blue tab.

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  9. Dell Chromebook 13-7310 IO Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the IO board.

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Conclusion

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

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