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  • De-route the speaker cable from the left side of the battery case.

  • De-route the Wi-Fi antenna through its channel in the speaker assembly.

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  • Lift the speaker assembly and push it forward until the ports clear the bottom side of the lower case.

  • Remove the speaker assembly from the rear panel assembly.

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  • The battery is held to the rear panel by an excessive amount of adhesive. Proceed with patience and caution.

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery up from the the lower case.

  • Gently continue to enlarge the gap by wiggling the spudger and running it along the right side of the battery.

  • Continue to pry until the right side of the battery is free from the rear panel.

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  • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery and continue to separate the adhesive.

  • Continue doing so until the top of the battery is free from the rear panel.

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  • When there is enough clearance, use your hands to peel the battery off any adhesive still securing it to the rear panel.

  • Remove the battery from the rear panel.

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