Replace LCD screen - iFixit Repair Guide

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Open the latch on the right side that secures the battery in place.
Open the latch on the left side that secures the battery in place.
Now remove the battery.

Step 2 LCD screen

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Carefully slide the nail between the frame and the glass of the screen.
First clip off the mounting points of the LCD screen frame.

Step 3

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Free the LCD screen frame completely.
Locate and loosen the two upper mounting screws of the LCD screen.
Locate and loosen the two lower mounting screws of the LCD screen.

Step 4

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Carefully place the LCD screen on the keyboard.
Locate the plug of the LCD screen.
Free the fixing cable.

Step 5

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Disconnect the cable from its plug.
Then lift out the LCD screen.

Conclusion

To assemble the device again, proceed in reverse order.

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