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A USB port can be diagnosed as faulty when the computer no longer detects when a device is connected via USB. Ensure the USB connections are free of debris before declaring the port as faulty.
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Eject the battery from the computer by sliding the two clips on the bottom of the computer toward the center of the computer.
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Slide the battery out as shown in the picture.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the small screw next to the disc engraving shown in the picture.
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Gently slide the optical drive out of the side of the computer.
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Locate the two corner grips on the hinge side of the computer.
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Using a metal spudger, remove the two corner grips to reveal the screws.
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Remove the 11 small screws on the bottom of the computer that are shown in the picture.
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Remove the 2 small screws that are on the bottom side of the disc tray slot.
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Using a spudger, pry around the edges of the keyboard until all clips are disengaged and the keyboard is loose from the computer.
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To disconnect the ribbon connector, flip up the black clip shown in the picture.
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Gently pull the ribbon until disconnected.
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Disconnect the other two ribbon connectors underneath the keyboard by fliping up the black clips.
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Remove the 4 small screws shown in the picture.
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Disengage the face plate clips by prying the case away from around the outer edge of the face plate with a metal wedge.
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The face plate can then be lifted away from the computer.
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Remove the 2 black screws holding the hard drive to the computer frame.
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Gently slide the hard drive away from the motherboard to disconnect it.
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After it's disconnected, lift the hard drive up to remove it from the computer.
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Remove the single screw holding the USB ports and chip into the computer.
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Remove the chip by gently pulling it up and then away from the edge of the case.
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Under the motherboard, disconnect the wire that runs to the USB chip.
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You may need to pull or wedge the wire up from the case as a section of it is glued down.
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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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