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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.
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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom right speaker connector from the motherboard.
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Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the motherboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.
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Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
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Use your fingers, or tweezers, to remove the interconnect cable.
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Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender cable connector.
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Pry up and disconnect the battery extender cable connector.
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Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender.
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Pry up with the spudger to separate the adhesive.
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Remove the battery extender.
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Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard cable.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
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Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the display cable.
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Disconnect the display cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
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Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the touchpad cable.
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Disconnect the touchpad cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard port bracket.
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the motherboard port bracket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
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If your laptop has a screw in the marked location, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove and transfer it to your replacement front case.
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Lift the left side of the motherboard upward to separate it from its pegs on the frame.
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Lift the motherboard straight up to separate the rest of the pegs.
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Remove the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
