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    • The service panel can be located on the bottom of the device. It is shown here as the panel located in the middle of the device, going from the upper vents to the bottom of the device.

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    • Loosen the two Phillips #0 screws.

    • Pull up slightly on the top of the panel to help fully separate the screws from the rest of the device.

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    • Continue pulling up on the panel to separate it from the laptop and remove it.

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    • Remove the nine 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the panel.

    • Remove four 14 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove six 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Slide the "unlock" slider up located to the right of the service panel and pull the disc tray out.

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    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located underneath the removed optical drive.

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    • Pry up on the edges of the bottom cover and lift the bottom case off of the device.

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    • Remove the six 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the battery and remove it from the device.

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    • Remove the five 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located on the perimeter of the fans.

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    • Unscrew the six Phillips #0 screws enough to loosen the assembly from the motherboard.

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    • Detach the left fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Detach the right fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the fan assembly up and out.

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    • Remove the two 5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the small PCB.

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    • Pull the small PCB to the right and then up to remove it from the device.

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    • Pull up on the “woofer” wire to remove it from its connector.

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    • Remove the two connectors.

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    • Separate the same two wires from the subwoofer.

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    • Pull the subwoofer up and out of the device.

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    • Remove the six connectors.

    • Some require you to flip the white part of the connector up first to remove them.

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    • Remove one 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screw from the WLAN card and pull the card out.

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    • Remove six 5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the motherboard.

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    • Turn the device around.

    • Use the black tab to disconnect the one connector on the bottom of the motherboard.

    • When reinstalling you should plug this connector back in as you set the motherboard down.

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    • Remove the two black 7 mm Phillips #0 screws from the left display bracket.

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    • Remove the two silver 5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the left display bracket.

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    • Pull the motherboard up and out of the device. You may need to open the lid slightly for the removal process.

    • When reinstalling the motherboard, ensure that wires do not get stuck under the motherboard as you set it back down.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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