What you need
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the power and all external devices connected to the computer.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the ribbon cables attaching the touch pad and keyboard to the system board (motherboard).
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Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.
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Using the Phillips 00 Screwdriver, remove 6 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws from the perimeter of the battery.
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(You don't NEED to remove this shielding as you can remove the board with it still there.)
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Remove the adhesive strip.
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Lift the shield away from the base of the laptop.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to the system board (motherboard).
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Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.
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Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.
Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.
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