Asus Chromebook C101P Speakers Replacement

Written By: Bryan Acosta

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Asus Chromebook C101P Speakers Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

With the Asus Chromebook C101P, you might need to replace your speakers if you have audio issues and nothing seems to fix it. Luckily, these speakers are very easy to replace, since they are out in the open and not tucked behind places like the motherboard. It is important that you unplug and shut your Chromebook off before attempting this replacement in order to prevent electrocuting yourself.

Tools

Step 1

Flip the Chromebook so that the bottom is facing up.
Remove the nine T5 Torx screws.

Looks like there are nine screws in the picture.

Prime Force - 07/12/20

Step 2

Remove the four rubber grips on the bottom side of the Chromebook using an opening tool.

Step 3

Remove the four black screws where the rubber grips were.

There are actually 5 screws, 2/2/1/0.

Prime Force - 08/12/20

Step 4

Reorient the Chromebook so the right side is facing upwards.
Wedge an opening tool or spudger between the keyboard (upper case) and the lower case of the bottom portion of the Chromebook.

Step 5

Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the large ribbon cable.
Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the small ribbon cable.
Separate the keyboard from the rest of the laptop.