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To start flip the device so the bottom is facing up
Unscrew the 5 marked captive screws with a Phillips #1 and flip the device so the hinge is faced towards you
Slide a spudger under the shell to pop the clips and run it around the perimeter of the shell until you can remove it.
Unplug both marked cables. For the larger one pull it straight up gently but firmly.
Pull the cables out of the channels.
Extremely gently remove the remaining cables from the channels
Unscrew the marked screws.
Be careful to only pull on the plastic end of the cable.
Using a pair of tweezers or a spudger pull the fan cable out
The fan can now be removed
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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