Introduction
The motherboard is where all of the action takes place. It connects you to the internet and video streaming as well as running electricity to other parts of the device including the speakers and battery.
What you need
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Gently pry a Jimmy all around the seam of the device until the back panel detaches.
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Use an iFixit opening tool to gently push the black bundle cable connector in a forward motion until it loosens without pushing down on the bundle cable connector.
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Use the plastic opening tool to pry around the edges of the battery.
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Lift the battery out of its port.
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Use a plastic opening tool to slide the white cable connector completely out of the port.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Flip up the beige clip to loosen the cable.
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Use the wide nosed tweezers to pinch the blue tab attached to the ribbon cable.
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Pull the blue tab gently in a lateral motion until it is completely out of its port.
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Use the wide nosed tweezers to gently pull out the orange ribbon inserted in the port on the motherboard.
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Use a plastic opening tool to push the white cable connector out of its port in a side to side motion.
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Use the metal spudger tool to remove the speaker by gently lifting the edge of it.
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Remove the silver tape on one corner with the needle nosed tweezers, and remove the tape from the motherboard.
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Use the needle nosed tweezers to gently pull both of the orange ribbon cables out of their ports.
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To uninstall the motherboard, use the metal spudger tool to lift it out of the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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