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Introduction

Each step has a bullet indicating the tool you'll be using. Don't worry about getting lost or confused; hundreds of people have successfully used the Fixit Guide series to repair their laptops.

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Step 1 — Battery

  • Orient the computer so that the side with the line of screws on it is away from you.

  • Use your thumbs to push both battery release tabs away so that the edge of the battery lifts up.

  • Lift the battery out of the computer.


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Step 2 — Upper Case

  • Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.


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Step 3

  • Lift the memory door up enough so that you can get a grip on it, and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.


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