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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.

Tools used in this guide

Parts relevant to this guide

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Step 1 — Battery

  • Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.

  • Lift the battery out of the computer.


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Step 2 — Keyboard

  • Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.

  • If the keyboard does not come free, use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw 180 degrees in either direction and try again.

  • Flip the keyboard over, away from the screen, and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.


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Step 3

  • If the computer does not an Airport card installed, skip the next two steps.

  • Push the wire clasp toward the Airport card and pull it up to free it from the RAM shield.


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