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Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

A fast and simple guide on how to take off the Back Cover on your Chromebook. This procedure is a prerequisite for doing most repairs to your Chromebook.

What you need

  1. Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the power off before beginning this step.

    • Most Chromebooks contain rubber circle pads on each of the four corners to cover the screws. In order to remove the rubber pads, simply use any opening tool.

    • Lay the Chromebook down so that the bottom cover is facing upward.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all seven 5.5 mm screws from the back cover.

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  3. Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Place the opening tool in the divot between the spine of the Chromebook and the back cover.

    • Slowly glide and push down the end of the opening tool along all sides of the Chromebook to detach the brackets. You will hear the brackets detach.

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  4. Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US Back Cover Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using the opening tool, pry off the back cover of the Chromebook

    • Be gentle while prying to avoid breaking the back cover.

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Conclusion

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

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