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Add Note Edit Step 13  ¶ 

  • 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.

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Add Note Edit Step 14  ¶ 

  • 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.

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Add Note Edit Step 15 — Display  ¶ 

  • 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).

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