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Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show the steps needed to take out and replace the headphone jack in the Lenovo Chromebook 100e 2nd gen. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a plastic pick for this guide.

What you need

  1. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

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

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  2. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 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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  4. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard connectors up using an opening pick.

    • Remove the connectors from their sockets.

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  5. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the headphone jack in place.

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  6. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening pick, remove the connection between the aux port and the speakers.

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  7. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using the plastic opening pick, pop the retaining flap holding the ribbon cable in place.

    • Remove the headphone jack from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

One Comment

I believe our model has the headphone jack soldered on. Any other ideas?

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