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Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.

Note: It is possible to replace the hard drive without disconnecting the keyboard from the chassis, but it will need to be held upright to keep it out of the way, while still allowing you both hands to work on the drive removal. Be careful when removing the keyboard-trackpad ribbon cable to ensure that the rear of the upper case is disengaged from the area near the hinge. It is easy to accidentally bend the screw receivers on either side of the keyboard.

• Remove the upper case.

Use a spudger to pry up the translucent plastic sheath covering the keyboard connector.

Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the black plastic flap locking down the keyboard ribbon cable.

Peel up the orange tape covering the keyboard backlight connector.

Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the brown plastic flap locking down the keyboard backlight ribbon cable.

Use a spudger or your finger to slide the keyboard backlight ribbon out of its connector.

Peel back the black protective sheath on the right side of the upper case. It is not necessary to fully remove this shield. Simply peel it back enough to access the screws beneath.

Peel back the black protective sheath on the left side of the upper case. It is not necessary to fully remove this shield. Simply peel it back enough to access the screws beneath.