Using your iFixit opening tool, ease it in between the frame of the top case and lift up.

Slide your opening tool clockwise around the edge of the laptop, separating the front panel from the top case.

Lay the laptop flat.

Carefully lift the frame and bring the top of the top cover towards you.

Once the frame is about 90 degrees from the base, pull the bottom of the frame towards you, separating the frame from the top case.