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[* icon_caution] The top cover is made of printed circuit board (PCB) material. Press gently but firmly when applying the suction handle to avoid breaking the cover.
[* black] Apply a suction handle to the top cover.
[* black] Use the suction handle to lift the top cover off of the laptop.
-[* icon_reminder] During reassembly, make sure the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/s4oKYwPOCtMUkhno.full|thermal pad|new_window=true] on the inside of the top cover is intact and makes contact with the processor.
- [* black] You can find instructions for replacing the thermal pad in the [guide|178329|top cover replacement guide|new_window=true].
+[* icon_note] There is a thermal pad between the top cover and the processor that may [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/s4oKYwPOCtMUkhno.full|stick to the top cover|new_window=true] during removal.