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HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement

Introduction

For this guide, you will be replacing the screen on your HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE. You may need to replace the screen if it is cracked or no longer functional. It's important your device is fully powered down throughout this process.

What you need

  1. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement, Keyboard & Touchpad Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:

    • Four 7 mm screws.

    • Two 8 mm screws.

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  2. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the device over and open the lid.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the keyboard assembly away from the bottom case, prying around the perimeter until it fully separates.

    • Lift the keyboard assembly from the laptop towards you, away from the screen.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Lift the keyboard ribbon lock bar and use tweezers to disconnect the keyboard ribbon from the motherboard.

    • Lift the lock bar and use tweezers to remove the touchpad ribbon.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  4. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement, Bezel: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement, Bezel: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, pry off the hinge cover by lifting it.

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    • Using the opening tool, pry the bezel away from the top case.

    • It requires a bit of force; you aren't going to break it!

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  7. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the bezel toward you.

    • Peel it away from the screen gently.

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  8. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Completely remove the bezel.

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  9. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement, Screen: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3.5 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  10. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the screen toward you.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use tweezers to peel away the black tape holding the connector.

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    • Use the tweezers to pull away the tan tape.

    • You should see the colored wires of the connector.

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    • Using the tweezers, lift up the small red latch on the connector.

    • Pull off the connector.

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  14. HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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