Introduction
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions on how to replace your display assembly. Make sure you have a clean, dry, uncluttered, and roomy work space that has good lighting before you start. Also, make sure that your display assembly actually needs to be replaced by consulting our troubleshooting guide.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Turn the computer upside down.
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Use the T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm screws.
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Use an opening tool to pry up and loosen the back case from the laptop.
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Remove the back case.
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Peel off the adhesive on the left side of the battery holding the speaker wire down.
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Move the battery slightly to gain access to the battery plug, located on the left edge of the battery.
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Carefully unplug the battery by pulling the connector towards the battery.
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Remove the battery.
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Remove the two 2mm Phillips #00 screws from the fan.
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Disconnect the fan from the motherboard.
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Using minimal force, disconnect both WiFi antennae cables.
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Remove the single Phillips #00 screw that secures the WiFi card.
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Slide the WiFi card up until it is completely removed.
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