Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Display Hinges Replacement

Introducción

This guide is intended for the removal/replacement of the hinges in a Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US. It could also serve as guide for similar models. To do so, the bottom case has to be removed, then the wires running from the hinges to I/O board are disconnected. Afterwards, there are a couple of screws that are removed, then the nuts and washers holding the hinge.

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Paso 1 Display Hinges

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Place the laptop back cover facing up to expose all nine 4.6 mm screws.
Remove all nine 4.6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Paso 2

Wedge a plastic opening tool underneath the cover of the laptop.
Once the tool is wedged between the cover and the body of the laptop, slide the tool around the edge of the laptop to disengage the retaining clips.
Remove the cover of the laptop to expose the inside components.

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Paso 3

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Disconnect black and white wire from the I/O board.
Remove two 4.6 mm screws from the display hinge using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Rotate both display hinges upward, away from the components.