HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Motherboard Replacement

Flip the laptop so the base of the laptop is facing you.

Using the #00 screwdriver, unscrew the 13 screws.

Start from the top right corner of the laptop and work clockwise with an iFixit opening tool or spudger to pry the keyboard from the frame of the laptop.

Gently pull the keyboard in the opposite direction of the screen, so the wires beneath are exposed.

Lift the black flap and pull the blue ribbon gently towards you until it is disconnected.

Lift the white flap and pull the blue ribbon towards you until it is disconnected.

Lift keyboard slightly and remove the strip gently to prevent damaging any parts.

Undo the black tape located on the bottom from the frame of the laptop.

Using fingers or the spudger, slide out the black connector indicated on the left.

Use a #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

Gently remove the speakers.

Lift the black flaps and gently pull the strip out.

Set the strip aside.

Remove the screw.

Use your fingers to pull the white tab out of the black slot above the battery.

Gently remove battery.

Using a spudger, remove the white and black cables from the card.

Remove screw from card.

Gently pull card at a 45° angle to remove it.

Remove the 3 screws around the fan.

Using your fingers or the spudger, disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the motherboard.

Once the cable connecting the fan to the motherboard is revomed gently remove fan with hands.

Using your fingers or spudger, pull out the connector.

Remove all of the indicated screws.

Pull up on black strip to remove the monitor cord.

Gently remove motherboard.