Google Pixelbook Left Charging Port Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Ready to get your hands a little dirty? This guide will walk you through swapping out the left charging port on your Pixelbook—perfect for when your battery just won’t budge past 2%. Let’s get you powered up again!
Step 1
– Grab your trusty opening tools or a metal spudger, and gently pry off the rubber covers from the back of your device. Take it slow, it’s not a race!
– Peel off the linings completely, revealing the bare back of your device. The clean look is worth the effort!
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Step 2
– Grab your T3 Torx screwdriver and gently unscrew those two yellow 2.0mm screws. You’ve got this!
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Step 3
– Let’s get those seventeen 3.0mm T5 Torx screws out from the bottom panel. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Take your nylon spudger and gently pop up the edge of your Pixelbook until you can get a good grip with your fingers.
– Swing the back panel open all the way and lay it flat so you have a full view of the inside of your computer.
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Step 5
– Grab your T3 Torx driver and spin out the yellow 2.0mm screw sitting in the middle of the panel—lefty loosey, as always!
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Step 6
– Gently coax the small, black casing off its resting place using your trusty spudger. You’ve got this!
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Step 7
– Let’s free that flat, black cord from the main component! Grab a spudger and gently nudge it out of its cozy slot, or if you’re feeling adventurous, use your hand to carefully pull it out.
– Awesome! Your back panel is now liberated from the main component.
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Step 8
– Grab your T3 Torx screwdriver and carefully unscrew the pair of 3.0mm silver screws from the slender black component by turning counterclockwise. Take your time, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 9
– Gently unplug the slender black and white cable from the motherboard. Just take your trusty spudger and give that connector a little nudge to pop it free. You’ve got this!
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Step 10
This picture shows the bottom screw hanging out in the black box, but it’s time for yours to say goodbye!
– Gently lift the thin, black component out of the laptop using your fingers. It’s like peeling a sticker—just a smooth, careful pull!
Step 11
– Take that shiny 2.0mm gold screw out by twisting it counterclockwise with your trusty T3 Torx screwdriver. Easy peasy!
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Step 12
– Grab those needle-nose tweezers and gently lift the silver casing up and out of the computer. Take your time and don’t rush—patience is key here!
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Step 13
– Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to carefully unscrew the three 3.0mm black screws on the right side. Turn them counterclockwise—it’s like unlocking a secret door, but for screws!
– Next, grab a T3 Torx screwdriver and remove the silver 2.0mm screw on the left side. Turn it counterclockwise and voila, it’s out!
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Step 14
– Grab your trusty spudger and carefully lift the thin black ribbon cable off the device. It’s a delicate job, so take it slow and steady!
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Step 15
– Now, just retrace your steps in reverse, and your device should be as good as new!
– If you run into any trouble along the way, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.
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Success!