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HP Chromebook CB2L Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to remove the keyboard from your HP Chromebook CB2L.

What you need

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    • Flip the Chromebook over so the blue panels are showing.

    • Starting in the top left or right corner, use the plastic opening tool to remove the large blue panel.

    • This piece has fragile plastic connectors. Don't damage them.

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    • Remove six 4.77mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Starting in the top right-hand corner of the exposed metal piece, use the blue plastic opening tool to remove the back panel.

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    • Remove twenty 3.42mm screws with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the black and white antennae wires, the white ribbon cables, the large black connecter, and the speaker cable from the motherboard.

    • Grabbing the boards by the edges, remove the motherboard and audio/USB board.

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    • Remove the red and blue antennae wires from the SIM card board.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

    • Flip the board over and use the plastic opening tool to remove the ribbon cable, then remove the board.

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    • Remove the speakers and battery.

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    • Remove eighteen 2.5mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Flip the Chromebook so the top is on the table and the push out the keyboard from the back.

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Conclusion

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

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