1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 30).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 30).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 31).
4. Remove the solid-state drives (see Solid-state drive on page 33).
5. Remove the power connector cable (see Power connector cable on page 37).
6. Remove the heat sink (see Heat sink on page 38).
7. Remove the fans (see Fans on page 40).
8. Remove the system board (see System board on page 44).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Remove the antenna cable from the computer by releasing the tape (1), and then removing the
antennas cable from the computer (2).
2. Remove the six Phillips M2.5 × 3.5 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.
3. Open the display to about 45° (2), and the close the display (3). This opens the hinges.
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