Introduction
Before disassembling this device further, have a screwdriver and a plastic opening tool nearby. This section of the guide involves removing the keyboard, so make sure you carefully pull the keyboard cable to prevent damaging it.
What you need
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Remove the eleven 5mm palmrest screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips #PH00 screw.
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Remove the two 3mm hard drive screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips #PH00 screw.
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Flip over and open the laptop to view the keyboard.
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Use a plastic opening tool to press down on four clips, one by one.
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Press down on the clips and pull the tool towards you to pry the keyboard loose.
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Remove the keyboard carefully.
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Flip the keyboard over to find the keyboard cable.
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Pull the cable labeled "UP" out to disconnect it from the laptop.
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Unscrew the two palmrest screws.
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Lift the two, blue palmrest cables up and out of their sockets.
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Lift the entire surface (palmrest casing) to expose the motherboard underneath.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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