Teardown Disassembly - Samsung Chromebook XE303C12 303C

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@Peppermint1]

If the mouse pointer becomes very erratic, use first a hair blower 3inch above for 30 seconds until it gets fairly hot, to dry any fluid that may get trapped into the tiny pores of the touch surface Speaking of the touch pad, mine doesn't pinch zoom - it does everything else, double click, etc, but no pinch zoom

[@mwendia]

Very well done. Who needs college when videos like this exist?

[@PC_Monkey]

Thanks for the compliment :) Glad it was helpful !!

[@noremac3603]

Hey I'm looking for the write protect screw inside my 303c can you help me find it

[@rinoaadventure]

Hi, you know how to disabled or where can I find the write protect of this model?

[@blakecrow3416]

I'm looking for the information on this as well

[@woolfy02]

This ifixit guide shows you how to do it. "Samsung Chromebook Xe303c12-a01 Series 3 Teardown" Super easy.

[@RMDK22]

thank you my guy

[@PC_Monkey]

Your welcome !! Happy to help :)

[@snootsy31]

how do you extract data from the motherboard?

[@tacocash8156]

What screws drivers are you using?

[@richardroman31]

What's screws are you using?

[@ohno0212]

I dismantled my old chrome book because I was bored but will anything bad happen if I don’t plug the battery back in?

[@PC_Monkey]

No. Computers should be able to run fine with just the power adapter plugged in for most operations.

[@usaamgilani2766]

Can we perform upgrades? Ram or ssd?

[@PC_Monkey]

Not in this machine, no. The hard drive and the RAM are integrated into the motherboard. They cannot be easily removed.

[@aubreycamilleborla3966]

Hi, where can I see the sim card slot for these? We have 2 Chromebooks but there are some sort of small foams on both slots at the back and we can't manage to remove them. I just want to make sure that that is the correct slots before I tear the foams. Thank you for your answer.

[@PC_Monkey]

On this exact model, its usually on the left side :)

[@aubreycamilleborla3966]

Thank you so much!

[@PC_Monkey]

@@aubreycamilleborla3966 Your welcome !! Happy to help :)

[@denverydg]

Thank you so much for the video. I have samsung galaxy chromebook2, model number "xe930qca". I have an issue with wifi connection and i found out that the wifi card is defective. Is there a way i can replace the card? Is it built in with the motherboard? What part do i need to buy and where does it located? Please help. Thanks you in advance

[@PC_Monkey]

Most likely not. If its integrated into the motherboard, removing it would take special equipment and skills. Usually easier and cheaper to replace the motherboard.

[@jandia5162]

@@PC_Monkey can you do a video on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2 xe930qca, I am having the same issue thanks

[@sinisedunn7109]

I have a question, what should I do when my Xe303c12 computer won't connect to any wifi ? I've reset it and it still don't wont.

[@LEVI-sm9dc]

A Little piece of charge broke inside of it, how can I take it out do I unscrew the bottom like your doing here? Can I get help please

[@naq8405]

Where to get the motherboard besides thru amazon? The other websites look iffy

[@PC_Monkey]

I usually get mine through ebay or amazon :)

[@RogerRHF]

I have one of these and it's not really good for anything other than KZbin at 360p. 480p drops frames the moment you move the touchpad. Are other Chromebook motherboards able to be transplanted in? I'm hoping to get more functionality out of it since it doesn't even support Playstore.

[@PC_Monkey]

No. Unfortunately you cannot just bring in another motherboard. It would have to be compatible and fit into this computer. Im afraid this model is very old. Not many options for upgrades.

[@decymusperaza4767]

hey man, not sure if you will see this but i have quite a few of these im planning on selling and i was wondering if it would be more profitable to sell the computers or the parts, thanks.

[@PC_Monkey]

Are they fully working?

[@decymusperaza4767]

@@PC_Monkey some broken battery some are perfectly fine, also where would you reccomend i sell them because its hard to find a buyer

[@PC_Monkey]

@@decymusperaza4767 The ones that are working, you can sell. Depends on where you live but you may not get very much for them.

[@ИгорьСазонов-ч6у]

Show, please, how to disable write protection on motherboard to install linux. I have disassembled according to Your video, but i can not find switcher or screw for this purpose

[@PC_Monkey]

I have never tried installing another operating system onto a chromebook. Sry

[@ИгорьСазонов-ч6у]

@@PC_Monkey i am going to install it than i write result🙂. I was seeking for the sxrew, but i read about absent it too late. When the motherboard was out of laptop i read Your information about absence of screw and write protect. I connected all the parts but chromebook did not started . I brought today to service center to see what i did wrong. In some caces i need to see how to assemble device together. May You record such video. That situation was as lesson for me - to be more attentive to avoid excessive pay in the service center😀

[@PC_Monkey]

@@ИгорьСазонов-ч6у This video shows a full teardown of this model computer. Was this not enough to put it back together? What parts were you having a hard time with?

[@woolfy02]

This ifixit guide tells you how and it's very easy "Samsung Chromebook Xe303c12-a01 Series 3 Teardown"

[@kodywolf12]

If you remove the cover in this method you break all the attachment clips in the back - USB side - you need to remove the side cover first!

[@PC_Monkey]

If your careful no, you dont break all the clips. Thx though

[@Peppermint1]

Correct - with screen in closed position, unclip from and sides first, then gently unclip from the bottom cover side only the small rear long thin trim piece (careful near both ends the clips are stronger), then flip bottom cover 45 degrees open and then you can safely unclip the rear side of the bottom cover. The rear thin long trim piece will stay attached to the screen piece. Put back in place the same reverse way, screen in closed position, place bottom cover at 45 deg against the end side, clip it, then lower bottom cover and clip sides and front end, then finally clip the thin read long trim piece - again near both ends it's hard to clip it back in place. Don't pry near the SD card small cover, easy to break. 3.5 audio piece also kind of gets stuck under the plastic cover.

[@jaihabanks540]

Where is the write protect screw located? Would I have to unplug the entire motherboard to take it out?

[@PC_Monkey]

Yes, you would have to unplug the entire motherboard to take it out. If its still plugged in, how would you remove it? There is no write protect screw in this model.

[@jaihabanks540]

@@PC_Monkey If I knew that I wouldn't of asked. Thanks for the info though.

[@PC_Monkey]

@godvision-9072 I dont understand your question. Are you asking how to remove the motherboard? You can see how to remove the motherboard in this video. Have you watched the video?

[@kevingarzon8553]

the chromebook i have is enrolled and the only sure way of unenrolling is to replace the ssd. the only problem is that the ssd is not in the spot it usually is in and is probably under a plate i dont think it able to come out without breaking something because it almost looks like a small rivet.

[@PC_Monkey]

What model do you have? Most chromebooks have the SSD integrated into the motherboard. It cannot be removed.

[@kevingarzon8553]

PC Monkey the mode is XE310XBA I have look on google and safari and there are no signs of it at all I scanned the QR code and nothing showed up

[@PC_Monkey]

@@kevingarzon8553 Yes, most likely to replace the SSD you would have to replace the whole motherboard.

[@kevingarzon8553]

PC Monkey yeah but it’s so weird that I can’t find it anywhere and developer mode is disabled

[@PC_Monkey]

@@kevingarzon8553 Those chromebooks can be real weird with that developer mode thing. Gives me issues too when i sometimes encounter that

[@ka-lahi]

HI ! i Have a Samsung Chromebook 303c but dont have a Linux(beta). How can i install it?

[@edeealove]

I just needed to change the battery so that seemed pretty simple. Although who ever had this poor thing before had something go wrong and there is a hump under the keyboard and touchpad. Only the touch pad doesn't work just right so I use a mouse.

[@PC_Monkey]

Hope this video was helpful :) Thanks for watching and commenting !!

[@edeealove]

It actually was really good. I got a used chrome book for real cheep and the batteries will cost more that I payed for this. LOL But I can do it if I have to Thanks a lot.

[@franescauriza]

Can one replacement the samsung chromebook´s Flash_memory_solid_state ?

[@PC_Monkey]

Usually not. Its integrated into the motherboard. Unless you have special equipment, its not possible.

[@null946]

hi! may i know where the ddr3 memory is located in this?

[@PC_Monkey]

In most small chromebooks like this one, the RAM is integrated into the motherboard and cannot be easily removed.

[@ryzor3982]

@@PC_Monkey so i cant replace it with like 4gb RAM or 8gb RAM

[@PC_Monkey]

@@ryzor3982 No. Not when its part of the motherboard :(

[@emcomtechnology3110]

I need help my chrome 2012 is saying recovery reason: 0x05 tpm error in read-only firmware. Please, Need Help.

[@attobrahprince5236]

Where is the memory located?

[@PC_Monkey]

As is many Chromebooks, its integrated into the motherboard. This means it cannot be easily removed / upgraded.

[@mwendia]

Good question. That's what I was wondering too. I was planning to buy this model laptop but to upgrade ram and hard drive. Looks like that wont be happening.

[@PC_Monkey]

@@mwendia You can always add external memory and storage but ya, best to get a computer that has ports / slots for upgrade :)

[@martinchampagne6294]

Is there a wifi card I can replace? And if so, where is it?

[@PC_Monkey]

What brand and model computer do you have?

[@ahdriyan]

Where is the write protect screw?

[@enriquecastillo9179]

You know where it is, I've also been looking for it for a while, but I can't find anything.

[@ktoo_gahr]

Can I upgrade RAM? please speak

[@PC_Monkey]

In this model computer, the RAM is a part of the Motherboard and so cannot be independently upgraded.

[@danielbarrera2062]

How do I tighten the screen it wont stay up on an angle ?

[@PC_Monkey]

What wont stay up at an angle? If you see screws that need tightening, then you would get the appropriate sized screw driver and tighten them

[@tofanmursid7801]

I have a problem with my Samsung Chromebook XE303C. the problem is when it doesn't boot. There is a notification: module device security error. Please help. thank you

[@PC_Monkey]

Have you tried a reset as seen here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKwl5ydec-BiJY

[@dorasmith7875]

Where is the hard drive? Google tells me it is part of the mother board, soldered on, but, you mght really have mentioned that.

[@PC_Monkey]

Yes, as seen in this video, this model does not have an independent Hard Drive. In those cases, it as well as other components such as the RAM, would be integrated into the Motherboard. If I mentioned every part not found in this computer that is found in others, the video would be ten times longer lol. Sry

[@goodcat6017]

Weres the ssd

[@PC_Monkey]

In this model Chromebook, and in many Chromebooks, the SSD is actually an eMMC drive. Its integrated into the motherboard and is not easily remove or replaced.

[@mrbrit6746]

Don't suppose anyone happens to know what I need to replace on my Chromebook? If I plug the charger in, there is no light, and I'm unable to turn the Chromebook on so I'm assuming the battery is completely dead?

[@PC_Monkey]

For a computer that does not turn on, try this video first; kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmSsaJd6pdB9ptU. Let me know how that goes :)

[@mrbrit6746]

@@PC_Monkey Thanks for that, having watched that video and the power jack testing video I have come to conclusion that there's a problem with the motherboard itself. I unfortunately lack the knowledge to trace where the problem is on the board, so just going to wait for a replacement board to pop up on eBay hopefully soon 🤞

[@PC_Monkey]

@@mrbrit6746 Replacing motherboards on most laptops is usually a better option than trying to fix it. If you need help finding one, let me know :) Chromebook motherboards are usually pretty easy to find on Ebay

[@mrbrit6746]

@@PC_Monkey Does it have to be the same model number as the one that's currently in my Chromebook, as there seem to be several different boards for the 303C? Can't find the board that's currently in mine on eBay right now

[@PC_Monkey]

@@mrbrit6746 It does not have to be the exact part number board. But it does usually have to be the same model number. Look at the board to see if it physically the same. If it is, you can chance that it will fit.

[@johnppcard3088]

wheres the proccesor

[@PC_Monkey]

In this and many Chromebooks, the CPU is integrated into the Motherboard and cannot be easily removed.

[@johnppcard3088]

@@PC_Monkey oh ok thxs

[@NatsukiStarz]

Where is the ram😭

[@PC_Monkey]

The RAM and the Hard Drive (HDD) are integrated into the motherboard on this model computer. They cannot be easily removed or replaced.

[@KNFIX-CUCHI]

like sr

[@PC_Monkey]

thx :)

[@BARDAKABRAMA]

this is an unbelievable garbage targeted to rip off the customers using brand samsung

[@PC_Monkey]

This is a video showing how to take apart a Samsung Chromebook 303c model computer. What exactly are you freaking out at lol?