HP Chromebook 14-x013dx I/O Board Replacement

Using the plastic spudger, gently lift the 5 rubber pads away from their seating.

Remove the five 6mm screws located under the removed pads using Phillips #00 screwdriver.

With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the remaining eight 6mm screws. You will now have thirteen 6mm screws removed from the case.

To continue removing the back cover, turn the laptop over as displayed.

Use the plastic spudger to gently pry around the base of the laptop from the back cover. Continue prying around the entire base of the laptop.

Gently lift the silver base of the laptop from the bottom, but do not remove it.

To remove the ribbon cables, lift the latch holding the ribbon cables in place and then pull them free.

Remove the keyboard panel from the laptop.

Unhook the ribbon connecting the I/O board and the battery.

Remove two 2mm screws from the I/O board using the Phillips PH00 screwdriver.

Lift the I/O board out of the laptop case.