Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
15
Time Required
15 minutes
Sections
4
- RAM
- 5 steps
- Speaker Cover
- 2 steps
- Keyboard
- 5 steps
- Indicator Lights
- 3 steps
Flags
3
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Step 1
RAM
- Lift the screw cover and remove the screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Lift the screw cover and remove the screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Remove the RAM cover by lifting the screw cover and pulling away firmly.
Remove the RAM cover by lifting the screw cover and pulling away firmly.
Step 3
- Push outwards on the clips to release the RAM stick. The stick should pop up at an angle.
Push outwards on the clips to release the RAM stick. The stick should pop up at an angle.
Step 4
- Pull out the RAM stick carefully.
- Do not use a prying motion as this will damage the hardware. Be careful not to damage the gold section of the RAM stick.
Pull out the RAM stick carefully.
Do not use a prying motion as this will damage the hardware. Be careful not to damage the gold section of the RAM stick.
Step 5
- Repeat steps 3-4 to remove the second RAM stick.
Repeat steps 3-4 to remove the second RAM stick.
Step 6
Speaker Cover
- Gently pry the back hinge cover piece away from the device.
Gently pry the back hinge cover piece away from the device.
Step 7
- Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.
Step 8
Keyboard
- Remove the two screws from underneath the RAM cover.
Remove the two screws from underneath the RAM cover.
Step 9
- Remove all of the screws from the bottom of the case.
- If replacing the screen, remove the rubber feet to reveal two more screws.
Remove all of the screws from the bottom of the case.
If replacing the screen, remove the rubber feet to reveal two more screws.
Step 10
- Turn the laptop over and remove the screws as shown
Turn the laptop over and remove the screws as shown
Step 11
- Carefully pry the keyboard away using your spudger and the opening tools.
- Be sure not to damage the clips holding the keyboard to the bottom case.
Carefully pry the keyboard away using your spudger and the opening tools.
Be sure not to damage the clips holding the keyboard to the bottom case.
Step 12
- Detach the ribbon cable by releasing the clip
Detach the ribbon cable by releasing the clip
Step 13
Indicator Lights
- With the motherboard exposed, locate the Indicator Lights and their white plastic housing piece.
With the motherboard exposed, locate the Indicator Lights and their white plastic housing piece.
Step 14
- Remove all 3 screws from the motherboard connection using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
- Pull the plastic white housing piece away from the case.
Remove all 3 screws from the motherboard connection using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Pull the plastic white housing piece away from the case.
Step 15
- Locate the flat LED cable that connects the lights to the motherboard.
- Flip the black cover upwards before pulling on the cable.
- Repeat for the other connector piece.
Locate the flat LED cable that connects the lights to the motherboard.
Flip the black cover upwards before pulling on the cable.
Repeat for the other connector piece.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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