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| + | [* black] Flip the laptop over and remove with a PH1 screwdriver the eight 5.9mm screws that secure the keyboard bezel in place. |
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| + | [* black] *** ''Only remove the black screws with "M2.5x6" markings next to them. All others are unnecessary.'' *** |
| + | [* black] Taking the keyboard bezel off without removing the hard drive may be possible, but there is a risk of breaking several tabs on the keyboard bezel located between the hard drive and the frame of the computer. |
| + | [* black] Using the flat end of the spudger or pry stick, pry the keyboard bezel away from the base by wedging the tool between the base and keyboard bezel and run the tool along the side until the cover is fully released. |
| + | [* black] *** ''Don't pull the front of the keyboard up very far. There is a small, potentially fragile ribbon cable on the back of the touchpad that is still attached to the system board.'' *** |
| + | [* black] Carefully flip the keyboard bezel over (toward you) to reveal the touchpad ribbon cable. |