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Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide is a step-by-step guide on how to replace the Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O board with integrated Wi-Fi card. You will need to remove the battery, disconnect the I/O board from the motherboard, remove the 2 pins speaker connecter, and the black and white wire running into the hinge cover

What you need

  1. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement, I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement, I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the laptop back cover facing up to expose all nine 4.6 mm screws.

    • Remove all nine 4.6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Wedge a plastic opening tool underneath the cover of the laptop.

    • Once the tool is wedged between the cover and the body of the laptop, slide the tool around the edge of the laptop to disengage the retaining clips.

    • Remove the cover of the laptop to expose the inside components.

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  3. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 4.6 mm screws from the silver bracket.

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  5. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver bracket.

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  6. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4.6 mm screw from the I/O board.

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  7. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the wire connector from the I/O board.

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  8. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black and white wires from the I/O board.

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    • Lift the clip of the ribbon cable connector.

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the I/O board.

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  10. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US I/O Board with Integrated Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the I/O board from the base of the laptop

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Conclusion

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

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