ASUS Chromebook C200MA DS01 USB Board Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will take you through a step-by-step process for the removal of your Chromebook’s USB board.

What you need

1. Step 1 Back Panel
  Before proceeding, power down your Chromebook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.
  
  Remove the five 8.4 mm Phillips #0 screws.
  
  Remove the four 4.6 mm Phillips #0 screws.
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2. Step 2
  Use the plastic opening tool to gently work around the edge of the Chromebook until the back panel starts to lift off.
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3. Step 3
  Remove the back panel by lifting it away from the Chromebook.
  
  Some clicking will be heard as the panel is removed from the back, this is completely normal.
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1. Step 4 Battery Connection
  To disconnect the battery, pinch the multi-color bundle cable with your thumb and forefinger and pull directly back.
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1. Step 5 USB Board
  Disconnect the USB board ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors which connect the motherboard to the USB board in the upper left.
  
  Flip the ZIF retaining flaps up using a plastic opening tool or your fingers.
  
  Pull gently on the ribbon cable to disconnect it from the sockets.
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2. Step 6
  Remove the three 5.77 mm Phillips screws on the USB board.
  
  Remove the two 4.77 mm Phillips screws from the hinge.
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3. Step 7
  Use a plastic opening tool to lift the hinge from the Chromebook.
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4. Step 8
  Gently lift the USB board from the Chromebook.
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Conclusion

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

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