Introduction
This guide will show how to replace the LCD.
Tools
Parts
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Remove the both the top left and right corner screw covers using the metal spudger tool within your iFixit Toolkit.
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There may be a thin layer of adhesive left behind the screw cover. You can peel this away with this same metal spudger tool.
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Remove the 2 screws with a Phillips #0 or #00 screwdriver.
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Using the metal spudger or your favorite pry tool, lightly seperate the bezel frame from the chromebook. Start in one of the top corners near the screws.
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Remove the 4 LCD screws in each corner of the screen. Make sure to just unscrew the 4 corner screws as the other screws are not needed.
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Lift the LCD out from within the frame and carefull flip the LCD over slowly torward you and set it ontop of the keyboard.
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Then disconnect the LCD connector which is located behind the LCD
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Start by holding the new LCD with the backside (white) facing up so you will have access to the LCD cable connector.
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Then connect the LCD cable to the new LCD connector located on the back of the new LCD screen.
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Replace the 4 LCD screws in each corner of the screen.
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Start by holding the LCD bezel frame over the 2 LCD hinges. Then snap the bezel frame together along all sides. You should hear "snapping" sounds so do not worry :)
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Replace the 2 LCD bezel frame screws. You do not necessarily to replace the screw covers as they do not stay on very well anyways.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
7 comments
Thanks for this guide! It saved me a lot of time. I was removing the entire LCD assembly from the base to pull apart the frame. I didn't realize you can keep the assembly attached and still remove the LCD.
Awesome, you're welcome! I am glad it could help. Thanks for the kind words.
Jon -
great easy to follow instructions! Thanks.
DeeAnn, glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment. Take care.
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Nice Job your good at fixing thing
Mary Biel -
Thank you Mary for the kind comments. It makes it all worth it when you know someone appreciates the help. Thanks again!
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