Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R752T Motherboard Replacement

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove twelve 6.4 mm screws from the bottom of the laptop.

Set the screws aside in a safe place.

Flip the laptop over so that the keyboard is facing you.

Use an opening tool to gently pry the front keyboard with palm rest from the Chromebook.

Slide the opening tool around the edge to release the connecting clips.

Flip the computer over again, so the back plate is facing up.

Remove the back plate completely.

Using angle tweezers, carefully remove the tape, securing the battery wires.

Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the battery connector to "walk" it out of its socket.

Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

Remove the battery from the laptop.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three screws securing the motherboard.

Remove the single screw holding the Wi-Fi card down.

Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap on the ZIF connector—this is the unlocked position.

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.

remove tape, unplug, finished

3 connectors with tape

Disconnect the ZIF connector.

Disconnect the touchpad connector.

Disconnect the daughterboard connectors from the motherboard.

Slide the Wi-Fi card from the socket on the motherboard.

Remove the motherboard from the device.