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There is one latch that stops you from pulling the upper case right off, located on the left side of the optical drive slit. To free the upper case, you will be pulling a thin metal latch toward you, freeing it from the clasp holding it in place.

Pry up the left side of the upper case slightly with your hand and wedge a spudger into the seam between the upper case and lower case.

Leave the tool in place applying pressure to the upper case for the next step.

Place enough pressure on the upper case to allow you to slide a tool just within the seam between upper case and lower case as shown in the picture. A dentist's hook, push pin, or similar tool will work.

Do not yank the upper case off as soon as you free the clasp. The case is attached to the logic board via two ribbon cables.

Delicately slip the tip of your tool behind the silver metal latch and pull it forward while pulling up on the case. This may take some effort.

Alternatively, you can free the clasp with a small flathead screwdriver through the CD slot. The clasp is 1-3/16 in (3cm) from the left side of the slot. Use the screwdriver to lift out (or press back) the felt lining; then use the screwdriver to pull the clasp (shiny metal) forward to free it from the catch behind it (dull metal).

Lift the back of the case up and work your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as you go. Once you have freed the sides, you may need to rock the case up and down to free the front of the upper case.

Rotate the upper case up and toward the screen, so that the upper case rests against it.

Remove the orange tape securing the trackpad ribbon to the logic board.

Disconnect the trackpad ribbon from the logic board.

This is a diagram of the keyboard ribbon clamp connector you will disconnect in the next step.

1) With your fingernails, grasp the locking bar on either side and pull up a small amount (about 1/16" or 2 mm).

2) After disengaging the locking bar, slide the cable out of the connector.

Loosen the keyboard ribbon clamp by pushing the thin black piece toward the screen, using the tips of your fingers.

The black piece is very fragile and easily broken. Use care when separating it from the main socket.

Slide the grey keyboard ribbon out of the loosened connector.

Remove the upper case from the computer.

If you have already removed the hard drive or optical drive, your computer may differ slightly from the images in this section. These parts do not affect this procedure.

Close the display and turn the hinge side of the computer to face you.

Remove the remaining Phillips screw on either side of the hinge (two screws total).

Open the computer with the display facing you.

Use a spudger to pry the bluetooth board from the gap between the battery housing and front of the lower case.