Introduction
This guide contains numerous steps and will require an extensive amount of time. You'll need access to a T5 Torx screwdriver to complete this process. Make sure your device is unplugged and turned off to proceed with the guide.
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Remove the nine bottom cover screws using a T5 screwdriver. Set apart the 6mm screw in the rear middle of the bottom cover from the the other eight 3mm screws, as it is longer than them.
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Set apart the 6mm screw in the rear middle of the bottom cover from the the other eight 3mm screws, as it is longer than them
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Pry the palm rest assembly apart from the bottom cover using a spudger. This step may require extra power. Once the palm rest has been separated from the bottom cover, pull it away from the screen, rather than away from yourself.
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Disconnect the touchpad cable and the keyboard cable on the palm rest assembly from the motherboard using the pointed end of a plastic spudger.
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Disconnect the motherboard to powerboard cable from the motherboard using the pointed end of a plastic spudger.
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Disconnect the digitizer board cable from the motherboard using the pointed end of a plastic spudger.
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Disconnect the two WiFi antenna cables from the motherboard using the pointed end of a plastic spudger or simply by pulling the cables apart from the motherboard with your fingers.
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Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard using the pointed end of a plastic spudger.
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Remove the four 4.2mm speaker screws, then remove the two speakers using a philips head screwdriver.
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Remove the two 2.7mm heat sink screws with a T5 screwdriver, then remove the heat sink from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
