Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
2
Time Required
10 - 20 minutes
Sections
- Base Cover
- 1 step
- Battery
- 1 step
Flags
3
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Step 1
Base Cover Removal
- Remove the 9 phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case.
- Carefully pry open the base cover with your spudger. Work your way around the case slowly, being careful not to damage any of the components inside.
- Once removed you will have access to the contents of your case.
Remove the 9 phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case.
Carefully pry open the base cover with your spudger. Work your way around the case slowly, being careful not to damage any of the components inside.
Once removed you will have access to the contents of your case.
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Step 2
Battery removal
- Locate battery in case.
- Locate three screws that will need to be removed.
- Locate ribbon attached to battery cable a the top left of the battery and pull straight up on the ribbon.
- Remove all three screws holding the battery on the main board.
Locate battery in case.
Locate three screws that will need to be removed.
Locate ribbon attached to battery cable a the top left of the battery and pull straight up on the ribbon.
Remove all three screws holding the battery on the main board.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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