Introduction
This guide will show you how to remove the motherboard so you can replace it.
Tools
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Push the small gray tab on the top right corner to the left. The battery will pop out slightly.
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Keep your finger clear of the battery when it pops out.
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Lift up the bottom back cover by prying the bottom edge with the spudger.
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Gently lift up the back cover with your hand from the bottom to the top.
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Lift the tabs on the ZIF connectors.
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The ribbon cables should easily come out of the ZIF connectors.
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Using the spudger, pry off the top cover by gliding the spudger along the entire edge between the top cover and the front cover.
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Use the spudger to lift up the back logic board.
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Using your fingers, gently wiggle and pull off the back motherboard.
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Use the spudger to lift the upper tab from the main housing.
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Gently lift the lower tab from the main body by prying it with your finger.
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Gently pull off the plastic motherboard housing sideways.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.