Remove the battery

Loosen this screw, and pop out the RAM cover.

Undo the module clamps, gently lift the end of the module to a 45-degree angle and pull it out. Do the same for the one below.

• Make sure not to expose the memory to any static electricity whatsoever, ground yourself before handling it by either touching an unpainted metal surface or wearing an anti-static bracelet.

Loosen these 3 screws, and pop out the two hard drive bay covers

Pull out the plastic tab located here, and pull it gently but firmly to the right.

Remove this screw, it might require tweezers after loosening to get out.

Insert a paper clip into this hole, which will pop out the drive

• Grasp the drive tray and gently but firmly pull it out of the laptop chassis.

Remove these screws

• Flip the laptop over, and push the bezel towards the lcd while lifting up, this might require some force.

Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard

• Guide the keyboard towards the LCD, and lift up slightly, be careful of the ribbon cable underneath
• Using a spudger or fingernail, carefully push one side, then the other of the keyboard ribbon connector toward the LCD, releasing it.

Remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the laptop

Flip the laptop over

• Disconnect the LCD cable and thread it out of its path so it's free
• Using a spudger or fingernail pop off the two wifi antennas and thread them out too