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Prereq-only guide for disconnecting the battery.
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Remove the eight 4 mm T5 Torx screws from the bottom cover.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the 'XPS' flap in the middle.
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Remove the single Phillips screw hidden beneath the flap.
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Use opening picks or a plastic pry tool to pry open the case clips, beginning from the back edge.
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Pull the battery cable connector towards the battery to disconnect it from its socket.
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If the connector is stubborn, push a little at one side, then the other, to "walk" it out of its socket.
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If you have trouble walking the connector out of the socket, use the point of a spudger to gently push on the connector indent to slide the connector out.
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Open the display and press the power button for five seconds to drain any remaining charge from the system.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.