Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
10
Time Required
- Bluetooth Module 7 steps
- SD Card Reader 3 steps
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Parts
No parts required.
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Flip the laptop over.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the five 5.65 mm screws.
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Remove the RAM lid.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove one 6.5 mm screw located next to the RAM.
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Flip the laptop back over, and open the display.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 5.5 mm screws on the inside covering.
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Disconnect the touch pad ribbon cable. It is visible through a window located 3 inches from the bottom left edge of the metal covering.
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Detach the five plastic clips by carefully running a plastic opening tool between the top and bottom casing. You will hear a "click" as the clips come undone.
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Remove the metal and plastic covering.
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Detach the track pad ribbon by using a plastic opening tool to raise up the black pad.
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Detach the Bluetooth wire located below the fan by gently pulling it upward.
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Detach the ribbon cable that connects the SD card module and the motherboard by lifting the black clips using the plastic opening tool.
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Remove the two screws holding the SD card panel in place.
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Gently lift up the SD card reader from its housing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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