Dell Chromebook 3180 LCD Hinges Replacement

Open the chromebook until its completely flat on the table

Remove both the left and right hinge caps

Remove a total of 4 screws. One in each corner.

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. Then you can start to separate the back cover from the main chromebook. (See pic)

Using your phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the the 2 screws from the right metal hinge and the 3 screws from the left metal hinge.

You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector from the Motherboard to save time

You do not need to disconnect the WiFi power cables from the WiFi Card. This will also save some time.

Open the chromebook flat on the desk while being careful that the LCD and WiFi cables do not get caught up on the left and right hinges. See video.

Using your Phillips #0 , remove the 4 LCD screws located in each corner.

Lift the LCD carefully out of the tray

You do not need to disconnect the LCD connector on the back of the LCD. This will save time. See video.

Using Phillips #0, remove the 4 hinge screws, 2 on the left and 2 on the right.

Remove the hinges from the LCD assembly. See Video.

The left hinge is labeled with an "L" within the inside corner. The left hinge is smaller and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal shape

The right hinge is labeled with an "R" within the inside corner . The right hinge is larger and the hinge bracket is more of a horizontal and vertical shape.

When inserting each hinge, look for 2 black plastic clips attached to both sides of the LCD assembly. These 2 black plastic clips will fit into the hinge arms. Notice in the video I press down on each hinge clip where the black plastic clips are located.

Using your phillips #0 or #00, replace the hinge screws on each side.

Close the chromebook while being carefully of the two cables so they do not get caught on the two metal hinges.

Fold over the base of the chromebook onto the top of the LCD

Make sure each hinge sits flush in each corner by making sure the LCD cable is routed properly to the LCD connector. Also, make sure the WiFi power cable is routed properly.

Replace a total of 5 hinge screws. Three on the left and 2 on the right.

Using a Phillips #0, replace a total of 7 screws to the back of the chromebook.

Replace Bezel - See video

Replace both left and right hinge caps