Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement

Written By: Pup Washington
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Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Headphone Jack Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show the steps needed to take out and replace the headphone jack in the Lenovo Chromebook 100e 2nd gen. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a plastic pick for this guide.

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    • Remove the nine 6 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Open the laptop and lay it flat.

    • Go along the edge of the keyboard with an opening tool until it pops loose.

    • Potential for device damage: Make sure that the keyboard does not fall away from the laptop, as it is still connected to the internal components

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    • Lift the keyboard connectors up using an opening pick.

    • Remove the connectors from their sockets.

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    • Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the headphone jack in place.

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    • Using a plastic opening pick, remove the connection between the aux port and the speakers.

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    • Using the plastic opening pick, pop the retaining flap holding the ribbon cable in place.

    • Remove the headphone jack from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

Author

Pup Washington

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One comment

I believe our model has the headphone jack soldered on. Any other ideas?

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