Step 1 Remove the screws from the base

• Turn off the laptop and remove power cable.
• Flip the laptop upside down.
• Remove the labeled screws with Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Step 2 Remove the base

• Remove the metal base with iFixit Opening Tool or Opening Picks.
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Step 3 Disconnect the battery
• Disconnect the battery by removing the labeled screws and lifting the battery upwards from the box-labeled connector.
• Battery disconnecting is very important to do before any replacements!
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