HP Chromebook 14-x013dx Camera Replacement

Written By: Eile Woeltje

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HP Chromebook 14-x013dx Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

This guide walks through how to remove a malfunctioning camera in an HP Chromebook 14-x013dx. This replacement requires disabling the keyboard from the laptop and removing the lid, and the total repair time should take about 30 minutes.

Tools

Step 1

Using the plastic spudger, gently lift the 5 rubber pads away from their seating.

Step 2

Remove the five 6mm screws located under the removed pads using Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 3

With the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the remaining eight 6mm screws. You will now have thirteen 6mm screws removed from the case.

Step 4

To continue removing the back cover, turn the laptop over as displayed.
Use the plastic spudger to gently pry around the base of the laptop from the back cover. Continue prying around the entire base of the laptop.

Step 5

Gently lift the silver base of the laptop from the bottom, but do not remove it.
To remove the ribbon cables, lift the latch holding the ribbon cables in place and then pull them free.
Remove the keyboard panel from the laptop.

Step 6

Disconnect the black and white wires connected to the Wi-Fi module.
Remove the wire from the casing.

Step 7

Pull the ribbon cable out of socket.

Step 8

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 6mm screws located at the upper left and right corners.

Step 9

Remove the lid out of the laptop.
It is helpful to rotate the lid to a 90-degree angle.

Step 10

Using the plastic opening tool, pry the left and right side of the top of the lid.
It is not necessary to remove the entire frame, only pry the top to expose the camera.