Introduction

Nowadays, laptop screens can be easily damaged. The HP Chromebook 14-ca061dx screen could be physically damaged, with broken glass, or black splotches on the display, or could be defective, without any signs of physical damage. A defective screen could display resolution lines, distorted coloring, or nothing at all. If you know these problems are caused by a broken, or defective a screen, you may just need a replacement. Follow this guide to help with your screen/display replacement.

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    • Flip the Chromebook so that the underside is facing upwards.

    • Follow along the edge with the iFixit opening tool to unhinge the display frame.

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    • Flip the Chromebook right side up and open it to form a 180 degree angle.

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    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry open the bezel. Start from the bottom of the screen and work your way around the sides.

    • The bottom edge of the bezel may stick because there is glue holding it together.

    Do not use a metal tool there is critical circuitry underneath.

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    • Use spudger or the iFixit opening tool to remove the bezel.

    • When prying, be careful not to damage or snap bezel. This is made up of very, thin plastic.

    • Pull bezel from the bottom, once all clips are detached.

    • Remove bezel.

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    • Remove the four 2mm JIS #000 screws.

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    • Use tweezers to pull the tape back and remove the connector attached to the back of the LCD panel.

    • Be cautious when pulling back the tape—the connector/ribbon is fragile and could snap easily.

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    • Remove the LCD/display panel from the Chromebook frame.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Jean Arevalo

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should disconnect the laptop battery first

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