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Add Note Step 13

  • Remove the three hex screws using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

  • The shorter screw is in the center of the computer.

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Add Note Step 14

  • Remove the two Phillips screws on either side of the battery contacts.

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Add Note Step 15

  • Breathe deeply. Trying times are ahead, but we promise the lower case does come off.

  • Push the thin rims of the lower case surrounding the battery compartment in, bending them past the tabs, and then lift up to free that corner of the lower case.

Add NoteNotes: Step 13

jackshim's avatar
Flag Reply by jackshim Jul 10 @ 4:30 PM

I was able to use a hex wrench since I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver.

rbrtrx's avatar
Flag Reply by rbrtrx Aug 31 @ 9:31 AM

Quote from jackshim:

I was able to use a hex wrench since I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver.

I, however, was not.

bryan8's avatar
Flag Reply by bryan8 Sep 17 @ 6:30 PM

These 3 screws actually use 2mm Allen (hex) heads, so try to find one of those first (they come in many metric Allen sets) before resorting to the T8 Torx.

Add NoteNotes: Step 15

chrisbulle's avatar
Flag Reply by chrisbulle Oct 28 @ 2:19 PM

I need patience and I need it NOW!!!!