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Keep close track of your screws and where they came from while disassembling due to the number of screws that are going to be removed in this guide.
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Lift the screw cover and remove the screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the RAM cover by lifting the screw cover and pulling away firmly.
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Push outwards on the clips to release the RAM stick. The stick should pop up at an angle.
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Repeat steps 3-4 to remove the second RAM stick.
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Gently pry the back hinge cover piece away from the device.
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Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the two screws from underneath the RAM cover.
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Remove all of the screws from the bottom of the case.
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If replacing the screen, remove the rubber feet to reveal two more screws.
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Turn the laptop over and remove the screws as shown
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Carefully pry the keyboard away using your spudger and the opening tools.
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Detach the ribbon cable by releasing the clip
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Remove screws from silver braces.
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Use tweezers to remove golden screw caps.
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Remove tape and gently pull up on golden cap connectors to disconnect them.
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Gently pull the white connector until it comes loose.
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With the motherboard exposed, locate the Indicator Lights and their white plastic housing piece.
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Remove all 3 screws from the motherboard connection using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Pull the plastic white housing piece away from the case.
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Locate the flat LED cable that connects the lights to the motherboard.
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Flip the black cover upwards before pulling on the cable.
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Repeat for the other connector piece.
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Locate and remove the screws.
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Removing the screws allows you to lift up the motherboard
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After lifting the motherboard up you can replace any component on it, such as the fans.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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