Step 1: Unscrew the Base Cover
- Locate and remove one long screw near the hinge.
- Find five medium-length screws. They are spread out: two near each corner of the hinge, two on the sides, and one right below our long screw.
- Don't miss the four short screws at the front, far from the hinge.
Step 2: Open Sesame!
- Use your pry tool to gently lift the base cover. It's a bit like opening a treasure chest but with more tech and less gold.
- With your hands, continue removing the base cover. It might play hard to get due to some hidden latches, so a reasonable force is your friend here.
Step 3: Battery Bracket and Cables
- Unscrew four screws holding the battery and its bracket.
- Note: The battery cable is shy and hides under the touchpad cable. We need to disconnect this first.
Step 4: Delicate Disconnect
- Find the touchpad cable (it's the white one near the battery). Gently lift the locking tab (it's a small black piece) to free the cable.
- Use tweezers to pull the blue strip on the white cable, bringing it towards you.
- Now, unlock the battery cable connector. Slide the metal clip away and carefully unplug the battery cable.
Step 5: Free the Battery!
- Separate the speaker and Wi-Fi antenna cables from the battery. They're guided around the battery's side.
- Lift the battery out, remembering it's hinged on two knobs on the left. It's a bit like lifting a flap.
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