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Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide on how to remove the IO Board on a Dell Chromebook 3100.

Please note that the battery removal is not required for this guide, but it is strongly recommended.

What you need

  1. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the laptop so the bottom is facing upwards.

    • Loosen the nine screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the back panel away from the rest of the laptop using an iFixit opening tool.

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  3. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screws attached to the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard by gently pulling on the connector cable at the top of the battery.

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  5. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the battery.

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  6. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement, IO Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws from the IO Board using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Carefully disconnect the IO power cable labeled with "IO" and "MB."

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  7. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully disconnect the IO connector cables by applying light pressure and popping them off of the motherboard.

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  8. Dell Chromebook 3100 IO Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard ribbon cables from the IO board and set the IO board to the side.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order with the new IO Board.

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