Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Display Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the display on a Lenovo Chromebook 100e 2nd Gen is a simple repair that can fix common problems such as a broken, unresponsive, or malfunctioning screen. Whether your gadget has experienced physical damage, is exhibiting distorted pictures, or has become completely unusable due to screen failure, this guide will assist you in restoring its functioning.

For this repair, no complex skills, such as soldering, are required—only some basic tools and a steady hand. While the operation is very simple, you must exercise caution while handling small, sensitive parts like cables and connections, so take your time and do not rush.

Before You Begin:

Prepare a clean flat surface to work on
Make sure to turn off your Chromebook before you begin and unplug it from the charger.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard

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Remove the nine 6 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 2

Open the laptop and lay it flat.
Go along the edge of the keyboard with an opening tool until it pops loose.
Potential for device damage: Make sure that the keyboard does not fall away from the laptop, as it is still connected to the internal components

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Step 3

Lift the keyboard connectors up using an opening pick.
Remove the connectors from their sockets.

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Step 4 Battery

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Remove the four 4 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the battery in.

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Step 5

Using an opening pick, push on the connection where the wires are connected to the motherboard.
Potential for device damage: This step takes some force to disconnect, but be careful to not pull the wires out of the battery.

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Step 6

The battery is now loose and can be removed from the laptop.

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Step 7 Screen Bezel

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Using a spudger, go along the edge of the screen and pop the connections between the cover and the back side out.

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Step 8

Insert the spudger into the gap between the hinges and pull up to detach the connections.

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Step 9

Remove the screen bezel from the laptop.

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Step 10 Display

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Remove the four 3.4 mm screws holding the screen in place using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Step 11

Carefully pull the screen back onto the lower assembly.

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Step 12

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Peel back the protective tape over the display cable using the spudger.
Gently lift the black bar latch holding the cable in place, until the cable becomes loose.
Pull the cable free and remove the display.
DO NOT pull on the cable before lifting the bar latch or the cable will break.