Introduction

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    • While sliding the silver release tab up, simultaneously lift the cover up from the left side.

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    • Push the tab left to right to remove the cover.

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    • Now, lift the battery up and away from the device to remove it.

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    • Remove the four silver screws using the T5 Torx Screwdriver (T5 x .25 in).

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    • Remove the single black screw that is located beneath the HP sticker with the T5 Torx Screwdriver.

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    • Next, use your plastic removal tool to separate the gray back from the black center piece.

    • For better results, start the separation at the corner piece.

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    • Remove the back case.

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    • Now that the back cover is removed, use the #00 Philips x .17 screwdriver to remove the small screw to the left of the SD card slot.

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    • Next, unlock and remove the ribbon cable.

    • Using metal tweezers, carefully pull back on both sides of the brown bar unlocking the cable and slipping it out of the connector.

    • The bar, the connector, and the cable are fragile components that are easily broken.

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    • Next, remove the wire from the bottom of the mother board.

    • The easiest method is to use metal tweezers and grip the plug closest to the connector.

    • Make sure all the connections are properly disconnected before separation from the motherboard.

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    • Next, use a plastic removal tool and separate the silver front case from the black frame.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

John Pagliero

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