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I took a more destructive approach to splitting the case along the seam, but applying heat to the seam and then a small amount of Isopropyl Alcohol should loosen it enough that you only have to deal with a few plastic clips.
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The initial tool insertion can be done with a metal pry tool, but once there is a gap opened I strongly recommend switching over to a hard plastic pick to avoid causing the level of damage I did on this disassembly.
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The ideal entry point for a metal pry tool on this main seam is towards the rear next to the main hinge. There is less or possibly no adhesive applied here, it is relatively far away from any plastic clips that are close together (increasing the risk of cracking/deforming the plastic housing), and it's the least visible part of the seam.
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When prying along the front of the device where the LED Indicator is located be very cautious. The flex cable that connects to the power pins inside the top-half of the case can be damaged very easily. Additionally, the LED itself could potentially be damaged although that would be less likely as it is solidly anchored.
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