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HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement

Introduction

For this guide, you will be replacing the screen in your HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE laptop. The screen is the display for your entire laptop. It will show you whatever you are working on. The display specs are 11" diagonal, HD (1366 x 768), anti-glare, 220 nits, 45% NTSC [8,9,10]. You may need to replace the screen if it is no longer displaying a picture, or if it is cracked. Before you begin the replacement, be aware of any shattered glass, and make sure your device is turned off since you will be working with wires.

What you need

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

    • On the bottom of the laptop, remove four 7 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two remaining 8 mm screws by the hinges.

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  2. HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the laptop over and open up the display.

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, carefully separate the palm rest from the bottom cover by working your way around the perimeter and prying it up.

    • You will hear an audible and tactile click or pop letting you know that you have unclipped a portion of the palm rest from the base enclosure.

    • Lift the palm rest of the laptops towards you, away from the screen.

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  3. HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully, lift the keyboard ribbon lock and disconnect the keyboard ribbon from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the touchpad ribbon from the motherboard, and remove top cover.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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

    • Pry the hinge cap off with your hands by lifting it up.

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  5. HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the bezel up.

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

    • Once you have pried away the bezel, pull it up towards you.

    • Peel it off gently from the screen.

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

    • You are finished once the bezel is off of the device.

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

    • Remove the four 3.5 mm screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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

    • Flip the screen towards you.

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  11. HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Once the screen is flipped down, use the tweezers to peel away the black tape holding down the connector.

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

    • Next, peel away the tan tape, using the tweezers, exposing the screen connector.

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  13. HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Using the tweezers, remove the connector by the latch attached to it.

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

    • Finally, pull away the screen, to remove it from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Does IFixit Sell this screen? I am unable to source parts and this screen for these educational units by HP. I wish iFixit would also list the parts that are needed for the repairs and not just the tools they sell.

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