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Remove heatsink screws, hinge screws & more
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Remove the four heatsink screws surrounding the CPU socket. This is necessary as the heatsink blocks the hinges from being removed.
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Remove the 7 Philips screws securing the hinges to the palmrest.
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Turn the hinges away from the palmrest. You may need to use a screwdriver to pry, but be careful if you do!
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Remove the antenna connectors from the Wi-Fi card.
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Remove all of the shown connectors. Remove the motherboard screw hidden by the video cable. You'll have to break out the Philips #0 bit for this, if you haven't already.
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Remove the three remaining motherboard screws.
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