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8.Pry loose the upper case from the lower case to detach the former. 
Removing the Speakers  
1.Perform the “Removing the Upper Case” procedure on page 41.
2.Detach the speaker cables from their upper case latches.
3.Remove the screws securing the left and right speakers.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L42Black1.6 kgf-cm86.00E13.524 
						

							
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4.Remove the left and right speakers from the upper case.
Removing the Power Board    
1.Perform the “Removing the Upper Case” procedure on page 41.
2.Remove the screw secu ring the power board.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L41Black1.6 kgf-cm86.00E13.524
3.Remove the power board from the upper case.
IMPORTANT:   A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the 
above image. Follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 
						

							
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4.Disconnect the power FFC from the power board. 
Removing the Touchpad Board    
1.Perform the “Removing the Upper Case” procedure on page 41.
2.Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board. 
3.Remove the screw securing the touchpad board bracket.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L41Silver1.6 kgf-cm86.00E13.524 
						

							
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4.Remove the touchpad board bracket from the upper case.
5.Carefully pry loose the touchpad board from the upper case to detach it.
CAUTION:   The touchpad board is glued to the upper case.  Remove the touchpad board only if it is defective.    
IMPORTANT:  A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the 
above image. Follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 
						

							
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Removing the Mainboard  
1.Perform the “Removing the Upper Case” procedure on page 41.
2.Remove the mainboard from the upper case.  
IMPORTANT:   A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the 
above image. Follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board.
IMPORTANT:   The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yell ow rectangle in the above image. Detach the 
RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposing it.
Removing the Heat Sink Fan  (HSF) Assembly       
1.Perform the “Removing the Mainboard” procedure on page 47.
2.Disconnect the HSF cable from its mainboard connector. 
						

							
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3.Loosen the heat sink screws.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
–4Silver1.6 kgf-cm–
4.Remove the heat sink  fan from the mainboard. 
Removing the Processor  
1.Perform the “Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly” procedure on page 47.
2.Remove the CPU label sticker. 
						

							
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3.Use a flat screwdriver to turn the processor so cket lock counter-clockwise to the unlock position.
4.Hold the processor by its edges and ca refully remove it from its socket.
CAUTION:  DO NOT lay the processor on its base to avoid bending or damaging the pins underneath it. 
IMPORTANT:   When installing a processor: 
 – Note the golden arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over  
     the socket.   
 – Moisten a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol  and clean the processor die to remove any 
     thermal grease residue. Wipe the die surfac e several times to make sure that no particles 
     or dust contaminants are evident. Allow  the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. Apply 
     just enough thermal grease to evenly coat the surface of the processor die. 
						

							
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LCD Module Disassembly     
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 
CodePart NumberTy p eColor
A86.00E33.736M2.5 x L6Black
H86.00F87.735M2.5 x L5Black
I86.00C07.220M2 x L3Silver 
						

							
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Removing the LCD Bezel      
1.Perform the “Removing the LCD Module” procedure on page 38.
2.Remove the rubber pads covering the LCD bezel screws.
3.Remove the screws securing the LCD bezel.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2.5 x L64Black3.0 kgf-cm86.00E33.736
4.Carefully pry loose the bezel from the LCD case. 
						

							
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5.Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD case.
Removing the Lid Magnet   
1.Perform the “Removing the LCD Bezel” procedure on page 51.
2.Remove the tape covering the lid magnet.
3.Remove the lid magnet from the LCD bezel.