Introdução
This is a removal/replacement guide for the battery of the Acer Chromebook C731 T-C42N. This guide is a necessary pre-requisite for other, more in-depth guides, and serves to de-energize the laptop to reduce the chances of damaging the electronic parts.
This guide can also be used as a stand-alone guide if your laptop won't turn on, your battery won't charge, or if you notice a physical issue with the battery.
Hazard Statements:
If your laptop/battery is smoking, swollen, or emitting a bad smell, stop working and back away. Please refer to this guide: Swollen Battery Safety
To properly don the anti-static wrist strap, follow this guide. If this guide is not properly followed, you risk damage to your laptop.
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Insert an opening tool between the chassis and keyboard/palm rest assembly.
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Pry around the entire perimeter until the assembly releases.
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Slightly lift the assembly, with care not to strain the two connected ribbon cables.
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Flip up the locking tab on the left ZIF connection and pull the cable out parallel to the to the socket.
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Disconnect the second ribbon cable.
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Remove the keyboard and palm rest assembly.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 3.6 mm-long screws securing the battery.
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Lift the battery up and out.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
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.
