Introduction
If the battery on your laptop no longer holds charge or otherwise needs replacement, use this guide to remove and replace it.
If your battery appears to be swollen, please see iFixits related Wiki.
What you need
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Flip the device over so the base is facing the ceiling.
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Lift up the tablet stand.
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Remove the four 2 mm screws from the tablet using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Flip the tablet over with the screen facing upwards.
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Place the suction handle in the center of the screen and slowly lift off the screen until it is at a 30 degree angle, starting by gently prying up the bottom.
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With the screen lifted at a 30 degree angle, gently disconnect the yellow ribbon cable at the end connected to the screen.
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Gently disconnect the orange ribbon cable at the end connected to the bottom plate.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm screws.
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Gently disconnect the two connectors.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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