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Removing 10x Case screws
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Use a PH#1 driver or bit to remove the 9, 7.5mm, M2 screws
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Remove, 4, PH#1, 4.5mm, m2 screws.
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insert your jimmy tool vertically in the gap between the side a buttom pannel
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Use a gentle twisting pressure to create a gap for a plastic opening pick or spudger
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pry the borders of the back pannel
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You can gently lift the bottom-most section to assist in separation
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remove the back case
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remove the 8 ph#1 bit screws from the battery
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set the battery aside
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remove 1 more ph1 screw from the m.2 braket
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lift the bracket and card out gently
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this step is optional
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removing and reinstalling the CMOS battery will cause a warning on boot however, this step can reset any firmware-related issues. simply press enter to boot past the warning message.
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CMOS battery removal is a common trouble shooting step as it can solve many software-related failure modes.
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remove the black and white antenna wires from the fan shroud
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unplug the black and white antenna cables from the wifi card
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unscrew the single ph1 screw from the m.2 wifi card
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unplug the fan connector
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unscrew 3 ph1 screws from the fan assembly
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gently pry away the blower fan
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you got that sucker out clean it up real good.
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remove the ram cover sticker
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the next parts of this step are optional
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remove dram
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clean off the thermal paste with 99% isopropyl alcohol & a q tip
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Guide written by Daniel Layman, CEO & co-owner of Advanced Device Repair, LLC
Guide written by Daniel Layman, CEO & co-owner of Advanced Device Repair, LLC
