Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
10 - 15 minutes
Sections
2
- Back Cover
- 6 steps
- SIM Card
- 3 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Back Cover
- Back up the memory to an external drive and power off the laptop before starting.
- Flip the laptop over so the vents are facing you.
- Remove the six 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws using the magnetic driver.
- Remove the two 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws on the back side of the laptop.
Back up the memory to an external drive and power off the laptop before starting.
Flip the laptop over so the vents are facing you.
Remove the six 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws using the magnetic driver.
Remove the two 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws on the back side of the laptop.
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Step 2
- Slide out the SD and MicroSD holders.
- If you are having trouble sliding them out, use the plastic opening tool.
Slide out the SD and MicroSD holders.
If you are having trouble sliding them out, use the plastic opening tool.
Step 3
- Slide the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the laptop until the cover pops off.
- Pull the back cover off.
Slide the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the laptop until the cover pops off.
Pull the back cover off.
Step 4
- Remove the three black 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery in place.
Remove the three black 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery in place.
Step 5
- Flip up the clip of the ribbon connector.
- Pull the strip out to disconnect the battery.
Flip up the clip of the ribbon connector.
Pull the strip out to disconnect the battery.
Step 6
- Remove the battery.
- Removing the battery allows you to work safely.
Remove the battery.
Removing the battery allows you to work safely.
Step 7
SIM Card
- Remove the black 3.1 mm Phillips #1 screw.
Remove the black 3.1 mm Phillips #1 screw.
Step 8
- Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the ribbon connector.
Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the ribbon connector.
Step 9
- Remove the SIM card.
Remove the SIM card.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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