Introduction
This is the ASUS Chromebook (Model C424MA-DH48F), here we will be guiding you though a full battery replacement for the ASUS Chromebook.
Reasons to replace the battery include:
- Overheating
- Reduced battery life
- Slow charging
- Swollen battery
- Laptop dying unexpectedly
After replacing the component if you plan on disposing of the old battery here is a link explaining proper battery disposal.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eleven 6.9 mm screws that secure the lower case.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the lower case and chassis.
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Slide the pick around the entire perimeter of the laptop until the lower case fully releases.
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Remove the lower case.
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Use an opening tool to pop up the silver locking bar securing the battery connector.
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Push the battery connector directly out of its motherboard port.
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Carefully use the plastic prying tool and pop up the locking bar and lift the connector off with your hand.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 4.1 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Unseat the speaker cable from the black plastic hooks on the lower side of the battery.
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Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.
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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.
There is one screw not listed in the guide. It is located under the rubber foot in the upper left corner of the first photo
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