Introduction
Tools
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.1mm long screws on each corner located at the top of the cover.
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Similar to the last step, flip the cover over and use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.1mm long screws on each corner located at the bottom of the cover.
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Remove the warranty sticker across the bottom.
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Gently take the cover apart using your hands separating the top and bottom.
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The outer shell is expected to easily come apart.
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Using the plastic opening tool, wedge the tool underneath the bottom left edge of the hard drive.
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Raise the bottom edge of the hard drive 15 degrees up from the device.
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Place fingers on the IDE connectors gently picking up and sliding the hard drive out from the IDE module.
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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 1.5mm long screws holding the IDE connector to the motherboard located at the top.
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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the three 1.5mm long screws on the metal bracket.
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Using the plastic opening tool, completely lift the metal bracket off of the motherboard.
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Using the plastic opening tool, completely lift the rubber insulator off of the motherboard.
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Completely remove the IDE connector from the device.
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The audio jack is attached to the IDE connector. Pull at a 45 degree angle from the audio jack.
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Using the plastic opening tool, wedge the tool underneath the top edge of the motherboard.
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Completely remove the motherboard.
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Set aside the front cover.
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Flip over the motherboard.
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Using the Philips #00 screwdriver, remove the three 4mm long screws holding down the button module.
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Flip over the motherboard so the screen faces up.
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Carefully slide the battery off of the motherboard.
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Place two fingers on the battery connectors and gently pull the power cable connector completely out from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.