Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 14 XE345XDA Motherboard Replacement

Use a spudger to pry off the rubber feet on the corners of the bottom of the Chromebook.

Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 4.32 mm screws underneath each rubber sole.

Insert an opening tool into the space between the bottom and top cover.

Slide the opening tool around the perimeter of the device to release the clips securing the bottom cover.

Pry off the bottom of your Chromebook.

Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven silver 3 mm screws securing the battery.

Remove the two 4 mm PH00 screws holding down the silver metal cover.

Remove the silver cover from the battery connector.

Place a spudger or an opening tool under the edge of the battery connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Lift the battery out of the device.

Use a spudge or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap on the four ZIF connectors—this is the unlocked position.

Gently pull the ribbon cables out of their sockets using tweezers or your fingers.

Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the coaxial connector (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board.

Disconnect the speaker connection in the bottom right by pulling up and out.

Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the twelve silver 3.5 mm screws securing the motherboard.

The motherboard should pull straight up and off the Chromebook.