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HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will require removal of 3x5mm screws (on motherboard) and 1x3mm screws (on sensor board).

What you need

  1. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard and Touchpad: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard and Touchpad: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop with the base of the laptop is facing you.

    • Using the #00 screwdriver, unscrew these screws.

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  2. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Warning! When prying open a laptop it could require some force, but it also has fragile connectors underneath. Use caution so as to avoid breaking these connectors.

    • Start from the top right corner of the laptop and work clockwise with an iFixit opening tool or spudger to pry the keyboard from the frame of the laptop.

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  3. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Warning! Handle the flaps and ribbon cables with care to prevent damage.

    • Gently pull the keyboard in the opposite direction of the screen, so the wires beneath are exposed.

    • Lift the black flap and pull the blue ribbon gently towards you until it is disconnected.

    • Lift the white flap and pull the blue ribbon towards you until it is disconnected.

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  4. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift keyboard slightly and remove the strip gently to prevent damaging any parts.

    • The tape has no function other than to keep the wire tucked away.

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  5. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Set aside the detached keyboard.

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  6. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Undo the black tape located on the bottom from the frame of the laptop.

    • The tape has no function other than to keep the wire tucked away.

    • Using fingers or the spudger, slide out the black connector indicated on the left.

    • Use a #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

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  8. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently remove the speakers.

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  9. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Note the shape that this wire strip is resting at and that the blue tip of the strip goes into the right connector for reassembly.

    • Lift the black flaps and gently pull the strip out.

    • Set the strip aside.

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    • Remove the screw.

    • Use your fingers to pull the white tab out of the black slot above the battery.

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    While reassembling, the chromebook powered up when I reconnected the battery. Didn’t know how I could power it down, as the keyboard was not connected at this point.

    Bart - Reply

  11. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove battery.

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  12. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Bluetooth and Wireless Card: step 11, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Bluetooth and Wireless Card: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, remove the white and black cables from the card.

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    • Remove screw from card.

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  14. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull card at a 45° angle to remove it.

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  15. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 1 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 2 of 3 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 3 screws around the fan.

    • Using your fingers or the spudger, disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the motherboard.

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  16. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove fan.

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    how do I go about taking the fan off and what do I do after that?

    Maddie - Reply

    Do I need to replace my fan?

    Maddie - Reply

  17. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Using your fingers or spudger, pull out the connector.

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    • Remove all of the indicated screws.

    • Pull up on black strip to remove the monitor cord.

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    The pic with the 3 screws circled in red is missing

    Paula Hague - Reply

  19. HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

Can someone just explain for what the sensor board is needed?

martindoerflinger - Reply

Let's the motherboard know when the lid is closed.

Jeff Briedwell -

Hi! How do you start a chrome book from motherboard? Since I am doing a project I need help with that question.... Please send a mail with the explanation on my mail: steffe010929@gmail.con

Stefan - Reply

hope some one is still maintaining this site, i would like to know if i would be able to use a motherboard from another HP chromebook in the same product line for example if i have a motherboard from the 14-q010dx can i swap it with the motherboard from the 14-q010nr? thevet82@gmail.com

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