HP Chromebook 11 G4 SD Card Reader Replacement

Written By: Jair Herrera

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HP Chromebook 11 G4 SD Card Reader Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to replace the SD card reader on the HP Chromebook 11 G4. Once you remove the keyboard, the SD card reader is a cinch to replace.

Tools

Parts

HP Chromebook 11 G3/G4 SD Memory Card Reader

Step 1

Position the closed Chromebook with the rubber pads are facing up.

Step 2

Slide the flat end of the spudger under the rubber pads at the upper right-hand and the upper left-hand corners.
Pry off the rubber pads to reveal a screw under each pad.
The rubber pads are attached with a strong adhesive. The force applied may damage the pads.

Step 3

Remove the eleven 6mm Phillips #1 screws.

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Step 5

Insert the flat end of the spudger between the bottom body of the Chromebook and keyboard body.
Slide the spudger along the gap, applying downward pressure to separate the two components.
You should hear popping sounds as you slide the spudger along the edge.
If the spudger gets stuck while sliding, simply slide the spudger back for a bit, and continue sliding forward.

Step 6

Lift the bottom of the keyboard assembly to reveal the internal components of the device.

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Step 7

Use the pointed end of the spudger to flip up the black tabs on the two ZIF connectors located on the motherboard.
Disconnect the ribbon cables from the motherboard by gently sliding them out of their sockets.