Dell Chromebook 3180 Charging Port Replacement

Remove the 7 screws from the back cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver

Once all 7 screws have been removed, you can start to pry apart the back cover with your Plastic Blade or your fingers. (See pic)

Using a Phillips #0, remove the 2 screws from the right side hinge.

Lift the chromebook base in order to force the hinge in an upward position. This will provide you enough room to remove the charging port.

Remove the 2 charging port screws

Unplug the charging port connector from the Motherboard

Disconnect the charging port connector from the motherboard.

Replace the charging port if needed by connecting the new charging port connector to the motherboard.

Using a Phillips#0, replace the 2 charging port screws.

Reset the right side hinge back into place by pressing down so the hinge is flush against the chromebook base.

Secure with the 2 screws using your phillips #0.

Secure all 7 screws with a Phillips #0