Introduction
To replace parts of the Chromebook, you need to remove the bottom plate. This guide will show you how to efficiently and easily remove the bottom plate so you can continue to fix what your Chromebook needs.
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Flip the Chromebook to have the bottom facing you.
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Make a note of all of the screws present. You may need to uncover some of them hidden beneath plastic tabs. The location of each screw is marked in the accompanying image.
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Using the iFixit plastic opening tool, wedge it into the seam of the bottom plate. This will create a small gap between the sections that you can gently pry open. Work your way around to each side of the device until the bottom pops free.
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Once you have pried enough space between the Chromebook and the bottom plate, flip it back over so the bottom plate is facing you and gently pull it up with your hands.
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Before you completely pull off the back, you must disconnect the MB cord.
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Using blunt-nosed tweezers, carefully flip the black bar that keeps the MB cord latched in as circled in the image.
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Once open, grab the flat cord with your tweezers and pull horizontally until it comes free. Your bottom plate is now fully removed.
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Finally, pull off the bottom plate carefully and set it to the side to continue with your needed repairs or replacements.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
