In the following steps you will release the clips (highlighted in red) along the perimeter of the Nexus 7's rear panel.

Do not use excessive force while prying the clips. They can be easily broken.

Gently insert a plastic opening tool near the top of the Nexus 7 between the rear panel and the front panel assembly.

Carefully run the plastic opening tool along the top edge to pry the rear panel away from the front panel assembly of the Nexus 7.

Insert the plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the front panel assembly near the power button and pry up at several points along the right edge of the Nexus 7.

Pry up the rear panel along the left edge using the method described in previous steps.

Gently lift and remove the rear panel up off the front panel assembly.

Using the tip of a spudger, push first on one side then the other to "walk" the battery cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

Peel the upper piece of black adhesive tape completely up off the Nexus 7.

Similarly, peel the lower piece of black adhesive tape, but only as far as the copper strip.

• It is helpful to fold this piece of tape back on itself to keep it out of the way.

Whilst pulling the tape, be sure that the metal shield does not lift up. Hold the shield in place, and if it lifts up, re-seat it in the spring clips around the perimeter of the shielded area.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the display data cable straight up off its socket on the motherboard.