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Cr-48 Chromebook SSD Replacement

Introduction

Before starting, please:

  • make sure nothing is attached (such as AC adapter, USB, VGA, audio jack).
  • remove any inserted SD card.

What you need

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    • To take out the battery, slide the switch on the bottom of the laptop.

    • The battery should then pop out and you can remove it.

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  2. Cr-48 Chromebook SSD Replacement, Bottom Casing: step 2, image 1 of 2 Cr-48 Chromebook SSD Replacement, Bottom Casing: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Using a pair of tweezers, remove the two rear rubber feet. You should then see the two screws underneath.

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    • First, position the computer to have the silver battery compartment closest to you. Then, using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws in the battery compartment.

    • Now, using the same screwdriver, remove the two 4.5 mm screws that were underneath the previously removed rubber feet.

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    • Starting where the body of the laptop and the laptop screen meet, pry apart the lower case from the rest of the laptop.

    • The case is easier to remove when separating in a clockwise motion, as seen in the pictures.

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    • Find the SSD located on a corner of the side directly opposite where the laptop screen and device body are connected.

    • Remove one 3 mm black screw from the SSD using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Once unscrewed, the SSD will pop up from the device.

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    • Firmly grasp the SSD with two fingers slightly upwards and pull.

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Conclusion

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

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