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Back Cover Removal

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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      Tool used on this step:
      Tweezers
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      • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

      • Use tweezers to pry and remove the center screw cover on the back cover.

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      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the nine 6.8 mm screws securing the back cover.

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      • Use a spudger to pry around the base edges of the back cover to loosen it from the laptop.

      • Do not fully remove the cover, as it is still attached to the laptop with cables.

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      • If you are only replacing the battery, you can skip this step. Be careful not to strain the still-connected cable as you work.

      • Unlock the wide ZIF connector securing the flex cable.

      • To unlock a ZIF connector, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap.

      • Pull the ribbon cable outwards to disconnect the back cover from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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