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HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement

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  1. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eleven Phillips screws securing the lower case.

    • Remove the two rubber stoppers, then remove the two Phillips screws hidden underneath.

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  2. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the keyboard assembly and chassis.

    • Slide the pick along the edge to release the plastic clips, then use an opening tool to pry around the entire perimeter until the keyboard assembly fully releases.

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  3. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Do not pull the keyboard assembly fully away from the laptop yet; it is still connected by fragile ribbon cables.

    • Lift the keyboard perpendicular to the laptop.

    • Flip up each of the two black ZIF locking flaps that secure the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables to their motherboard sockets.

    • Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  5. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to gently disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard connector.

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  6. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the battery.

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  7. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

    • Take care not to scratch or damage the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous if punctured.

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  8. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement, Daughterboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement, Daughterboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the black ZIF locking flap on the daughterboard.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Remove the single screw near the SD card with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  9. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Daughterboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Grip the sides of the daughterboard and lift it up and out of the chassis.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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