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Flip the laptop to show the bottom side.
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Remove the nine 6.5 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening tool to separate the outer casing and panel; gently work the tool around the entire outer edge
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Peel off the tape covering the wires.
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Lift the battery from its studs, and place it closer to you.
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Unplug the rainbow wires connecting the battery to the motherboard.
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Remove the battery from the laptop.
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Remove the three 4.6 mm screws holding the left-side screen bracket to the internal components using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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Flip the bracket away from its original location.
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Remove the clear tape securing the smaller wire.
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Flip the small black clip securing the larger wire.
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Unplug the smaller wire.
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Lift the larger wire, if it is still in place.
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Remove the three 4.6 mm screws holding the right-side screen bracket to the internal components using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the panel you've been working on.
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Lift from the front edge of the panel, so that it and the screen form a 90 degree angle.
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Pull the electrical panel straight back, away from the hinges/brackets. It shouldn't require any force.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.