Introduction

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    • Remove the two no-slip covers on the rear, bottom side using spudger shown in top center of picture.

    • The two in the front do not have to be removed as there are no screws underneath them.

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    • Remove the two cover tabs towards center of the bottom as there are screws underneath them.

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    • Remove all fourteen 4.5 mm screws from the bottom using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Each location is marked by a red circle in the picture.

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    • Separate the top cover by using a spudger to go around the sides freeing the inside latches.

    • Once the bottom is free, carefully open to the inside as there are two ribbons that connect your keyboard and touch pad to the top cover.

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    • Use the spudger to detach the two ribbons from their connectors.

    • The regular black nylon spudger should be used whenever possible, especially around sensitive internal components.

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    • Remove the Phillips #0 4.5 mm screw from the wireless network card located in the back, right side of the interior.

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    • Use the spudger to remove the antenna connector attached to the black wire labeled "1".

    • The regular black nylon spudger should be used whenever possible, especially around sensitive internal components.

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    • Detach the antenna connector for the white wire labeled "2".

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    • Gently remove the card from its slot by pulling.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Dakota Presley

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