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Lenovo N22 Chromebook Battery Replacement

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  1. Lenovo N22 Chromebook Battery Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo N22 Chromebook Battery Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo N22 Chromebook Battery Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Power down the Chromebook before starting the repair.

    • Opening the Chromebook voids the manufacturer warranty.

    • Flip the Chromebook so that the bottom is facing up.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 6.6 mm screws on the bottom.

    • Use a spudger to remove each of the 4 rubber feet.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four additional screws under the rubber feet.

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    • Flip the Chromebook back over and open the screen.

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the keyboard and the bottom of the Chromebook.

    • Run the plastic opening tool along the seam between the keyboard and the bottom of the Chromebook until the keyboard moves freely. Several tabs will pop out.

    • It is normal for the tabs to make a loud click when released. The corner tabs will be harder to release than the others and will make a louder click.

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    • Once the keyboard is released, grab the two top corners closest to the screen and slowly lift the keyboard up.

    • Do not lift the keyboard quickly or you might break the two cables that connect the keyboard to the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the cables by lifting up the retaining flaps on the black ZIF connectors.

    • Slowly pull the cables up and out of the connectors.

  4. Lenovo N22 Chromebook Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the keyboard up and off the back panel, exposing the motherboard and battery.

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    • Separate the battery cable from the motherboard by wedging the edge of a plastic opening tool between the black cable connector and the silver socket on the motherboard.

    • Pull the battery cable straight towards you, away from the silver socket.

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    • Use a Philips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 4.3 mm screws securing the battery.

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    • Lift up on the tabs that were held down by the screws to remove the battery.

Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

amazing!! thank you

Mark safoo - Reply

thanks I needed to take the bottom off so I can take a certain screw

xian panadero - Reply

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Jonathan Fritz - Reply

That's way too much just to take the battery out. it was helpful having these steps. Thank you

Becky Breneman - Reply

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