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-[* black] Use the blue plastic opening tool in the iFixit tool case to break the seal around the case and remove the keyboard from the case.
-[* red] carefully remove the ribbons connecting the keyboard to the motherboard by gripping the ribbon close to the mother board and gently tugging.
-[* icon_caution] Do not break the ribbon connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. If you do, the two components are no longer able to communicate with one another.
+[* black] Use the blue plastic opening tool from the iFixit tool kit to wedge and loosen the seal all the way around the edges. Carefully lift up the keyboard panel to remove it from the case.
+[* red] Disconnect the two keyboard ribbon bands from the motherboard before completing the disassembly. Flip both black hinges open to remove the ribbons. Lightly tug the bands out to complete the process.
+[* icon_caution] Do not rip or break the ribbons connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. If you do, the two components will no longer able to function with one another.
[* icon_note] It is recommended to break the seal of the case starting at the upper corners closest to the hinge.