6. Insert a keyboard release tool or other thin, plastic tool through the KB release opening near the fan and 
release the keyboard by pressing on its back.
7. Rest the open computer right side up with the front toward you.
8. Swing the top edge of the keyboard (1) up and forward until it rests upside down on the top cover.
9. Detach the backlight cable (2) from the top cover. (The backlight cable is attached to the top cover with 
double-sided adhesive.)
10. Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the backlight cable is connected, and then disconnect the cable from 
the connector.
11. Release the ZIF connector (4) to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect the cable 
from the connector.
12. Release the pointing stick cable (5) through the opening in the top cover.
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