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Chapter 6. Removing or replacing a FRU
This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU.
General guidelines
When removing or replacing a FRU, be sure to observe the following general guidelines:
1. Do not try to service any Chromebook unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person
runs the risk of damaging parts.
2. Before replacing any FRU, review Chapter 5 "FRU replacement notices" on page 35.
3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs
are listed at the beginning of each FRU replacement section. Remove them in the order in which they are
listed.
4. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing a FRU, as given in the illustrations by the numbers
in square callouts.
5. When turning a screw, turn it in the direction as given by the arrow in the illustration.
6. When removing a FRU, move it in the direction as given by the arrow in the illustration.
7. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to
replacement.
8. When replacing a FRU, use the correct screws as shown in the replacement procedures.
DANGER
Before removing any FRU, turn off the Chromebook, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets,
disable the built-in battery, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.
Attention:
• After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the Chromebook until you have made sure that all screws, springs,
and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the Chromebook. Verify this by shaking the
Chromebook gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical
short circuits.
• The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by ESD. Before touching it, establish personal
grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an ESD strap.
Before servicing the Chromebook
Carefully read this topic before servicing the Chromebook.
Disabling the built-in battery
Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you disable the built-in battery.
To disable the built-in battery, press
same time detach the ac power adapter from the Chromebook.
Note: Power supply from the built-in battery will resume after you reconnect the Chromebook to the ac
power adapter.
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