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Toshiba Chromebook 2 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all external devices from the Toshiba Chromebook 2.

  2. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Close the Toshiba Chromebook 2 and turn it over so that the bottom of the laptop is facing upwards toward you with the lettering on the bottom facing right side up.

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    • Remove the 8 visible Phillips 8.25 mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove 2 hidden Phillips 8.25 mm screws located underneath the rubber grips at the back (opposite the hinges) with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The rubber grips are glued in place, so you'll need to peel them up with a spudger or other pry tool.

  5. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back panel by pulling up on 2 adjacent corners.

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    • Remove the 14 Phillips 2.34mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  7. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the metal plate covering the motherboard by lifting it vertically.

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    • Flip up the plastic clamps holding down the 4 ribbon cables connected to the motherboard while gently pulling the ribbon cables from the sockets.

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    • Use the spudger to press down on the 2 white port cables, while also pulling each white port cable out of their sockets.

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    • Disconnect the motherboard from the 3 remaining cables by pulling the chords out of the sockets.

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    • Remove the motherboard by pulling upward and to the right.

    • Be careful not to damage the ports located on the left side of the motherboard during removal.

Conclusion

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

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