Introduction
These instructions show you how to open your laptop. This is necessary for many repairs, such as replacing the battery or SSD.
Tools
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Close the laptop, place it on its lid, and align it as shown in the image
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There are three different screw lengths:
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4 x PH1 12 mm (orange)
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3 x PH1 10 mm (yellow)
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4 x PH1 7 mm (green)
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The screws must be reinstalled in the correct position later, otherwise something can be damaged.
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Take out the screws and sort them by length.
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Turn the device over and open it.
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Carefully insert the Jimmy into the gap between the case and the keyboard at the lower right corner of the keyboard.
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From this position, work your way forward by levering alternately to the left and up until the keyboard is loose on the case.
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There are 4 cables that must be removed!
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Carefully open the keyboard under the touchpad, move it in the direction of the screen.
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Use the spudger to lift the black lock on the ribbon cable and carefully pull out the cable. Repeat this for each one of the four ribbon cables.
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Locate the battery connector.
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Carefully slide the metal clip (marked blue in the picture) upwards to unlock the connector.
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Use the spudger to lift the white connector upwards.
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Follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.