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Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement

Introduction

To replace parts of the Chromebook, you need to remove the bottom plate. This guide will show you how to efficiently and easily remove the bottom plate so you can continue to fix what your Chromebook needs.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the Chromebook to have the bottom facing you.

    • Make a note of all of the screws present. You may need to uncover some of them hidden beneath plastic tabs. The location of each screw is marked in the accompanying image.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all nine of the 6 mm screws on the bottom with a size #00 Phillips screwdriver.

    • If needed, use a toothpick or the tip of your screwdriver to uncover the plastic that's hiding them.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the Chromebook upright and open it.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using the iFixit plastic opening tool, wedge it into the seam of the bottom plate. This will create a small gap between the sections that you can gently pry open. Work your way around to each side of the device until the bottom pops free.

    • Caution: DO NOT attempt to fully remove the bottom plate yet, as there are still connected wires. Doing so may result in damage to your device.

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    • Once you have pried enough space between the Chromebook and the bottom plate, flip it back over so the bottom plate is facing you and gently pull it up with your hands.

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    Tool used on this step:
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    • Before you completely pull off the back, you must disconnect the MB cord.

    • Using blunt-nosed tweezers, carefully flip the black bar that keeps the MB cord latched in as circled in the image.

    • Once open, grab the flat cord with your tweezers and pull horizontally until it comes free. Your bottom plate is now fully removed.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 11-3180 Bottom Case Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Finally, pull off the bottom plate carefully and set it to the side to continue with your needed repairs or replacements.

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Conclusion

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

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