Introduction

This guide involves the manipulation of small, intricate parts. Please use caution.

Before disassembling your device, please refer to the troubleshooting guide to investigate other possible solutions to your problem.

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    • Remove the front two hub caps.

    • When finished, you should be able to remove the back cover.

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    • Unscrew the screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Pry the perimeter of the case open with the plastic opening tool.

    • Remove the back panel.

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    • Be careful not to puncture the battery with the screwdriver or any sharp instrument.

    • Unscrew the screws with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Use the tweezers to unplug the battery.

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    • Remove the battery.

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    • Unscrew all of the screws that you can access on the hard drive.

    • If you cannot reach the screw beneath the black strip, move on to the next step.

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    • Remove the black strip using the tweezers.

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    • Unscrew the screw beneath the black strip if you haven't done so already.

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    • Remove the ribbon with the tweezers.

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    • Using the tweezers, carefully remove the latches attaching the silver computer chip.

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    • Continue gently removing all remaining points of attachment.

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    • Carefully remove the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

Chelsea Charles

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