HP Chromebook 11 G4 Keyboard Replacement

Step 1 Keyboard

• Position the closed Chromebook with the rubber pads are facing up.
Step 2



• Slide the flat end of the spudger under the rubber pads at the upper right-hand and the upper left-hand corners.
• Pry off the rubber pads to reveal a screw under each pad.
• The rubber pads are attached with a strong adhesive. The force applied may damage the pads.
Step 3
• Remove the eleven 6mm Phillips #1 screws.
Step 4
• Flip over the Chromebook and open it.
Step 5
• Insert the flat end of the spudger between the bottom body of the Chromebook and keyboard body.
• Slide the spudger along the gap, applying downward pressure to separate the two components.
• You should hear popping sounds as you slide the spudger along the edge.
• If the spudger gets stuck while sliding, simply slide the spudger back for a bit, and continue sliding forward.
Step 6
• Lift the bottom of the keyboard assembly to reveal the internal components of the device.
Step 7
• Use the pointed end of the spudger to flip up the black tabs on the two ZIF connectors located on the motherboard.
• Disconnect the ribbon cables from the motherboard by gently sliding them out of their sockets.
Step 8
• Remove the keyboard assembly by lifting it off the laptop base.

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