Step 1 Back Panel



• Remove the ten 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that are holding the back panel on.
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Step 2




• Use a spudger to pry open the back case at the two hinge cutouts.
• Gently use the plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop to pry up the clips holding the rest of the back panel.
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Step 3
• Once all the clips have been disengaged, lift off the back cover.
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Step 4 Battery
• Remove the two 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the battery in place.
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Step 5
• Using your fingers, grasp the entire bundle of wires to pull the battery cable from its connector. This will cut off power to the motherboard.
• Be sure to apply even pressure across the wires and connector to not damage the battery cable.
• Remove the battery from the device.
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