HP Chromebook CB2L Motherboard Replacement

First flip your HP Chromebook CB2L over such that the bottom is facing upwards.

Next, using the plastic opening tool remove the blue panel.

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the six 1.2mm screws.

Gently pry off the white back panel using the plastic opening tool.

Disconnect the battery input to the motherboard using the plastic opening tool

Unscrew the four 1.2mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Using the plastic opening tool remove the battery from the Chromebook.

Using the plastic opening tool lift the black tab.

Disconnect the blue and black strip from the motherboard.

Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 1.2mm screws circled red.

Gently pull the black wire to disconnect the audio port from the motherboard.

Disconnect the black wire connecting the speaker to the motherboard with caution.

Use the plastic opening tool to remove the speaker from back panel.

Disconnect the black wire which connects the audio port to the motherboard.

Use the plastic opening tool to lift the white tab.

Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the gold strip which connects the audio port to the motherboard.

Lift the black tab using the plastic opening tool.

Remove the two white strips from the motherboard.

Lift the black and silver connector using plastic opening tool as shown.

Remove the white and black wires by rotating them counterclockwise and gently lifting them.

Remove the three 1.2mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Using the plastic opening tool lift the motherboard out of the back panel.