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Lenovo N22 Chromebook Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Lenovo N22 Chromebook Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo N22 Chromebook Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo N22 Chromebook Keyboard 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.

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    • Lift the keyboard up and off the back panel, exposing the motherboard and battery.

Conclusion

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

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6 Comments

I have this laptop. The top right corner of the keyboard has popped out. How do I fix this?

Michael Faherty - Reply

Try removing the rubber foot under the popped corner, remove the screw, push down on the corner and replace the screw while holding the corner down.

Craig Carlson -

Just a note: the little rubber feet are all lettered (A-D) and you do need to match them to their proper corners when re-assembling.

Craig Carlson -

I have several keys that have stopped working. Replace the keyboard or is there a fix?

Richard Williams - Reply

This happen when the ribbon cable that connects the keyboard gets squashed too hard.

See [1] below for a decription and fix.

[1] https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Chro...

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