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Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard  Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard  Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard  Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove eleven 5 mm screws from the back of the computer using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Use a spudger along the edge of the Chromebook to gently remove the back cover of the laptop.

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    • Remove six 3 mm screws from the battery with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the wiring harness that connects the battery to the motherboard.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.

  5. Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard  Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo 300e Chromebook Motherboard  Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three silver 3 mm screws from the center of the metal cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove two 3 mm screws from the top of the metal cover using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the metal cover from the laptop.

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    • Remove the nine 3 mm screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Detach all the connectors from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the tape using a spudger.

    • Disconnect the large cable connector.

    • Remove the motherboard from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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where is the write protect screw located im trying to install windows on this model

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