Introduction
This guide will detail the process to remove and replace the charging port on an HP Chromebook 14-x010wm. You may need to replace this component if you damage the charging port, or find it is no longer supplying power to the battery. If your chromebook seems to function but does not appear to charge while plugged in, and you have already troubleshooted the possibility of a faulty charging cable, you may need to replace your charging port.
What you need
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Remove the thirteen 5.7mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Lift the black plastic flap, using a plastic opening tool, of the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector that holds the keyboard cable in place.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable by slowly pulling it from the system board.
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Lift the black plastic flap that holds the battery cable in place using a plastic opening tool.
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Remove the battery cable by slowly pulling the plastic connector towards you.
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Remove carefully and set aside keyboard panel.
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Use a plastic opening tool to undo the tabs securing the charging port.
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Then gently lift the port up and away from the laptop edge.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.