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HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard can become damaged or stop working over time. This guide will show you how to remove the keyboard.

What you need

  1. HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement, Key Board: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement, Key Board: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement, Key Board: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Wedge the spudger between one of the black rubber caps on each of the four corners on the bottom of the HP Chromebook 11-v011dx.

    • Lift up the black rubber cap until it is completely removed.

    • Repeat this until all four of the black rubber caps are removed.

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  2. HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the two smaller black rubber caps on the top corners of the HP ChromeBook 11-v011dx. Wedge the spudger between one of them.

    • Lift up the small black rubber cap until it is completely off.

    • Repeat this step one more time to remove the other small black rubber cap on the other side.

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  4. HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the eleven screws on the bottom the HP ChromeBook. Six are located under the larger black rubber caps and the others are in different locations.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove eleven 1.3mm screws.

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  5. HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure to do steps 1-3 or it will be impossible to lift up the key board and you may also do damage to the hardware.

    • Wedge the spudger between the key board and the bottom panel, carefully go around the keyboards edges gently.

    • Lift the spudger a little in the front of the keyboard until the key board lifts up.

    • With your hands, slowly and carefully lift the key board up.

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  6. HP Chromebook 11-v011dx Key Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the black tab that holds a wire in place that keeps the keyboard connected to the mother board.

    • Slowly unplug this wire that connects to the key board.

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Conclusion

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

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Kyle DeMello

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