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Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement

Introduction

In the case that the screen on your Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 doesn’t show anything or the touch display is unresponsive, your laptop may have a faulty screen.

Note: Some Dell Chromebook 3100 configurations don’t have a touch screen.

What you need

  1. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove all nine of the 5 mm screws from the back cover.

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  2. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the opening tool to pry the back cover off of the device.

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  3. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.

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  4. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 4 mm screws that secure the battery.

    • Remove the adhesive tape that secures the battery in place.

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  5. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the battery from the device.

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  7. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that secures the WLAN bracket to the system board using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Lift the WLAN bracket from the system board.

    • After lifting the bracket, carefully unplug the two coaxial cables.

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  8. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 4 mm screw that secures the eDP bracket to the motherboard using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the eDP bracket.

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  9. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard by using a plastic opening pick.

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  10. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Open the system to 180 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface, with the display hinges facing up.

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  11. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three (on both hinges) 5 mm display hinge bracket screws that secure the display assembly to the system using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  12. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the display assembly from the system.

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  13. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use the opening tool to open the display panel starting from the pry points located above the left and right hinges.

    • Work your way around, through the left and right side of the panel, and carefully flip the display panel over.

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  14. Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Display Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Peel back the adhesive tape securing the display cable on the back of the display panel and separate the display.

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Conclusion

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

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