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Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Hold down the power button until the device powers off

    • Close the device and flip it over

    • Remove the four rubber sockets near the corners of the device

    • Then remove the four 4.6 mm Phillips #00 screws

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  2. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the metal spudger to pop the back off. Near the hinges is typically an easier place to start.

    • Continue along the edges until the back is completely detached.

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  3. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the long grey box with the black band, which is labeled "Laptop Battery."

    • Remove the gray piece labeled "bracket battery BA61 - 03983A" located over the golden band connecting the battery and motherboard by unscrewing the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws

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  5. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the golden band coming from the battery to the motherboard.

    • Using the Philips #000 remove the four 4mm screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Unplug the black and red wire and the black and white wire.

    • Unclip and remove the black and gold ribbons and the black wire from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the three 4.53 mm Philips #00 screws from the grey metal piece labeled "BRKT-PORT-SUB JOAN-15 BA61-03942A".

    • Remove the 4.50 mm Philips #00 screw from the right side of the motherboard.

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  8. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.56 mm Philips #00 screws from the copper heat sink.

    • Remove the four 4.63 mm Philips #00 screws

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  9. Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus XE350XBA-K05US Device Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully turn the motherboard and heat sink over being careful not to touch any of the components.

    • Remove the four 4.63 mm Philips #00 screws from the back of the motherboard and remove the heat sink.

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Conclusion

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

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