Introduction
This repair process includes the removal of small pieces from the computer, therefore you should have a place to store all the small removable screws. This will make the repair process quicker and easier.
What you need
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Turn off notebook
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Set the notebook upside down with the battery facing away from you.
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Locate the unlock and release sliding tabs on the bottom right and left hand corners of the battery respectively.
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Slide the right tab to the right to unlock the battery.
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Slide and hold the the left tab to the left to release the battery from the unit.
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Finally, remove the battery by sliding it away from the unit and yourself.
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Locate the four tabs along the top edge of the keyboard.
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Using the spudger, push the tabs away from the keyboard and pull the keyboard up away from the laptop.
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Carefully lift the board up and locate the connecting cable.
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Gently pull the end of the cable free from the port on the laptop.
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Push the optical drive from the inside a little bit to dislodge it.
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Grab the drive with your hand from the outside and slide it free.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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